10. Pediatricians often say that babies with reflux will “grow out of it” by age one. They’re lying. The pukes just get bigger and more colorful. 9. Parents who talk about how their baby “throws up all the time” really have no clue. If the clean-up process doesn’t involve a shower, at least two changes…
Category Archives: Day In And Day Out
A Roller Coaster Week
This week was the first week of school in our area, and it has been a roller coaster of emotions for me as I continue to try to coordinate transportation, after-school programs, support staff and IEP implementation. I am making some progress on getting everything organized, but I have started thinking this is just a…
First Sunrise
A few years ago, I had knee surgery. True to fashion, the hospital asked me to come in early for pre-op procedures. I was asked to arrive at six. Since we had no one to watch Zoe for us, my husband and I woke our daughter up at 5:30 so we could be at the…
How The System Works
The week before DSPD came to our home to discuss Parker getting services through Medicaid, I was a total wreck. The night before our meeting I stayed up and cleaned every crook and cranny of my home. The next morning I dressed with care, bathed Parker and put him in his cutest outfit. I worried…
Please Don’t Leave
I’ve read posts by several bloggers recently on the subject of lost friends – people who leave your life once you have a child with disabilities. I’ve experienced that also, but it began before my dear Ashley ever joined my family. When I shared with my friends and family that I wanted to adopt a…
Take Two Minutes. Save 100 Lives.
If you could help save a child’s life with just a few clicks of your mouse and two minutes of your time , would you? Reece’s Rainbow is an organization that is very near and dear to my heart. The goal of Reece’s Rainbow is to save the lives of children with Down syndrome who…
Try This Tuesday #6: Expanding Food Choices
Although my son has always had a definite dislike of certain textures and tastes, he was a fairly good eater until around his second birthday, at which point he was down to about 5 different foods. Over the last few years, he has slowly increased the number of foods he will eat, but he is…
Lapbooking, Baby
Lapbooking. Think file folder games……on steroids. Whether you are trying to teach a pre-schooler their colors, or a high school student the effects of World War II, lapbooking has got you covered. A lapbook is a creative means of enhancing and creating a summery of what your child is learning. The basics of lapbooking include…
The Companion Pass
Growing up, my family’s favorite vacation was to go to an amusement park. Mom liked to see the different shows and ride the tamer rides, while my dad would take us kids on thrill rides like the Scrambler and the roller coasters. When my husband and I moved to Pennsylvania, we were fortunate enough to…
In Case of Emergency
Hurricane season is something that my family faces every year. Around June 1st, I start stocking up on hurricane essentials: water, batteries, candles, etcetera. Given Zoe’s specific medical needs, we take care to ensure that we can meet her needs in the event of a crisis. If you live in an area that is prone…