Stimming has been a much-discussed topic in my home, at school, and at doctors’ and therapists’ offices. In the early days of Zoe’s diagnosis, we were instructed by doctors and therapists that stimming was a behavior that needed to be eliminated if our child was to function in a “normal” world. Over time we came…
Monthly Archives: July 2008
Ashley Time
Having a child with significant medical issues, I find myself measuring time in non-traditional ways. When someone asks “When did you move into your house?”, I say, “Let’s see, it was after Ashley’s second brain surgery but before she had her gallbladder and appendix out.” I could have just as easily said that it was…
My List
I make lists. Lots of them. Especially for Parker. These lists include: A list of medications. A list of when to give said medications. A list of previous surgeries. A list of doctors and their info. A list of therapies to work on. A list of pre-school units to complete. A list of up and…
Welcome to Special Exposure Wednesday
In those times when you have little or no motivation – in parenting or photography – images can trigger a desire to begin another day and try again. I am excited to be sharing Special Exposure Wednesday with you. Along with my passion for parenting, adoption, and advocacy exists a love of photography. While I…
Four Sons, Lots of Questions
Four sons not expected to live. “We do not understand how he survived” we were told…four times. Once at the birth of our oldest son and then each time one of our three younger sons was placed in our arms by the precious gift of adoption. Often I ask myself why we were blessed with…
Welcome to Try This Tuesday
As parents of children with special needs, we are often faced with unique challenges, as well as times when we have to find creative ways to deal with common situations. “Try This Tuesday” will be a weekly meme focused on sharing solutions that we have found to make our lives, and the lives of our…
Not my child
My oldest daughter was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome two years ago at the age of eight. Her first tic, sniffing, began when she was six but at the time we had no idea it was a tic. We assumed she had a cold or allergies. Her constant sniffing was annoying at times so we were…
Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes
Pancakes are a favorite breakfast around my house. That having been said, eating the same pancakes all the time can get a bit repetitive. In looking for ways to add variety to our family’s beloved breakfast, I started experimenting with a buckwheat pancake recipe. The result is a recipe full of lots of nutrients,…
This Just In
This is the slideshow that was shown at the presentation of Conny Wenk’s latest book release party, Aussergewöhnlich: Väterglück. Conny Wenk has a passion for showing the world the beauty found in the face of Down syndrome. Watching this will make your spirits soar. Pinky Swear. Via: Prince Vince Meets The World You can also…
Dazlious – Interview with Marla Baltes
One of the loveliest and most informative blogs I regularly visit is called Marla Baltes On All That Is Dazlious. Marla describes her blog as a place to share her photography, insights, joys and struggles, especially as they relate to her ten year old daughter, Maizie. Being an adoptive mom myself to a daughter with…