Monthly Archives: January 2009

Feeleez Winner!

#68 Allie is the winner of our FEELEEZ giveaway! Allie, be watching for an email from me! Tammy and Parker can also be found at their other blog: Praying for Parker and on Twitter where they go by ParkerMama.

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The Truth About Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

January is National Migraine awareness month. And while most people have some level of familiarity with migraines, relatively few have ever even heard of cyclic vomiting syndrome, or CVS even though it shares many similarities with migraines. At our home, we know CVS so well that we’re on a first-name basis. It’s a relatively rare…

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A Regular Guy: Growing Up With Autism

Hello! I’m Laura Shumaker, a new member of the 5MFSN team. I’m the author of A REGULAR GUY: GROWING UP WITH AUTISM (www.laurashumaker.com) It tells the story of raising my autistic son, Matthew, from babyhood to young adulthood. The story that I’m sharing today will introduce you to Matthew, and the weeks to come, you’ll…

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To My Loyal Commenters: Say It Forward

I wanted to do something light and fun for today, and what could be better than a new meme, especially one that lets you say nice things about other people! Comments are the life blood of a blog, letting the writer(s) know if they have hit the mark with a post—or at least touched a…

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The Meltdown Week.

When Ivy has the infusion of Intragam, she usually has a couple of days where she feels pretty ordinary afterwards. Generally achy after a night of sweats and high temps. After that, though, she gets an unmistakable boost in her energy. A period of time when she is just a normal preschooler, doing what all…

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Not Just for Grown-Ups Anymore

When I say “massage,” what image comes to your mind? Let me guess: you’re thinking a spa, soft music, and a soothing, relaxing treat that most of us don’t get to enjoy often enough (or ever). I used to think that way, too. As a migraine sufferer, I began massage as a course of treatment;…

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Introduction and January Assistive Technology Tip

Introduction and Free Click-n-type On Screen Keyboard and Track IR for Low Budget Hands-Free Assistive Technology I’m Lon Thornburg, an assistive technology coordinator and trainer from Oregon. I am so excited to be able to share with all of you an AT tip each month. I have a background as an elementary teacher, grades 1…

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Chicken and Mashed Potatoes with a Side of Guilt

For years, 18 to be exact, I have been made to feel guilty for having the television on while my family had dinner together. I really felt it was an accomplishment to have all my children sit down as a family for dinner seven nights a week, and we continue that practice even now –…

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Saving Medicaid

At the end of this post I’m asking for your help. So please stay with me to the end of this post. A few days ago the question of whether the state of Utah should either support the elderly disabled or preschoolers with autism. Adult Protective Services, an agency that helps protect autistic elderly adults…

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Special Exposure Wednesday

      She may be little and sick but she loves wholly and protects her twin brother fiercely. Here they are, watchng the sun set, on the Australia Day weekend just gone. Got something special to share? Join in with us this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you…

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