Could this ‘one stop’ screening test be the first step in the creation of Designer Babies? What are the pros and cons or screening embryos for inherited genetic disorders? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below. As scientists announce a new ‘genetic MOT’ for IVF embryos that will test for almost any inherited medical…
Category Archives: Day In And Day Out
A Great Day for Up ~ Special Exposure Wednesday
My son, Lee…no crib could hold him. Since he could pull to standing, he has climbed up, down; over, under; in, out; between, around…everything. Everything. And still does. Share a photo with us this Special Exposure Wednesday. And please remember to share the comment love at each link you visit. Melody can be found at…
But We’re Not Like That Mom
But We’re Not Like That Mom Written by Guest Blogger, Jenn from Unique But Not Alone As our support group meeting began, some of the equipment in the room began to pulse and hiss oxygen. This caught Grace’s attention. She said, “Mommy, that sounds like a snake.” “Gracie, that is not a snake. It is…
A Mac In The Box
As a homeschool family infused with a variety of learning styles, sensory issues, and attention deficits…we get the job done any way, any where we can. “Would you could you in a box?” Mac would and frequently does. He’ll tell you it feels good, and he likes that his brothers can’t fit in there with…
Try This Tuesday #15: Encouraging Independence
As my son moves into his elementary school years, I am consciously trying to step back and let him show off all the things he has learned over the last few years. We certainly are continuing to work with him on developing skills, and we have the supports in place at school to help him…
What I’ll be doing on Halloween
While most parents will be transforming their everyday children into a costumed alter ego and hitting the road for candy, I will be quietly losing my mind obsessing thinking about the milestone of Halloween 2008. Not that I won’t be taking my kids for the annual candy-fest. But I will also be consumed with the…
The Things People Have Said…
We’ve all had them. Thoughtless, insensitive and sometimes, the downright rude comment or question. We’ve also experienced the complete opposite of this — individuals who say and do the kindest, most caring and breathtakingly beautiful things. I’ve often wondered — what is the source of this difference in perspective? What possesses one person to think…
On Reclaiming Order From Chaos…
I used to be an organized person. Well, I suppose I still am in some respects, but not the way I used to be. Not the way I long to be as I look around our woefully neglected abode and ask myself, “What happened? What in the world happened to us during the past seven…
Finding Me
Although I didn’t post about Me Time last Friday, I have been thinking about this topic a lot since Michelle first mentioned it. This is definitely an area that is difficult for me, partly because of all that needs to be taken care of in my life, but also because of my perfectionist tendencies. I…
Boys – Gotta Love ‘Em
My day starts really early – 4:30 am to be exact. With four children, three of them with significant special needs, there is always a lot to get accomplished each day. And, the only way I can do that is to get up early, stay up late, and drink a lot of caffeine. So, if…