In February, we went to see Ivy’s immunologist. The best news of the day was that Ivy was approved for more Intragam. Another six months, before we have to present her case again but the immunologist felt that it really would not be an issue. Over the course of the last six months, Ivy’s IgM…
The Classifieds, Baby
We at 5 Minutes For Special Needs are here to serve. No,we don’t do dishes, dinner, windows or laundry. But, we are totally committed to providing our readers an online site that supports those who love a kid with special needs. Today I’m excited to unveil the grand opening of our brand spankin’ new Classifieds…
Loved by Both
My Dearest Ashley, Your birthmother and I shared emails again today. She is worried about you and your upcoming surgery and wishes she could be there for you. I know without a doubt that you will be in her thoughts and prayers that day as you are every day. I know she misses you and…
Special Exposure Wednesday.
They say that laughter is the best medicine. Noah and Ivy think so. Got something joyful to share? Join us this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also blogging at Three Ring Circus
Try This Tuesday #33: Communicating with Non-verbal Children
For details on how to participate, please check out the welcome post. If you’d like to join in but aren’t sure what to write about, try the topic suggestion for this week: Communicating with Non-Verbal Children. I encourage those of you living or working with non-verbal children to join in and post or leave a…
Acceptance
That’s what’s been on my mind these past couple of days. This weekend, my husband and I went to a ceremony honoring teen volunteers for a Sunday morning program Max attends. It’s for kids with special needs, and it’s really amazing—Dave drops Max off at 9:30, and picks him up at 12. They sing, make…
Bubba, Chicky and Nika – An Interview with Bethany
Of course every mother thinks her children are the most beautiful children in the world, and I am no exception. But if ever there were children that would make me rethink that position, Bethany’s children would be the reason. Join me in welcoming this lovely family to our Sunday interview series! Tell me a little…
Winners!
Our Cell Keeper winner is: #26 Chris N. The winner of our first My Wonderful Walls contest is: #39 Rebecca from Living In Rainbow WorldNursery Murals Nursery Murals I’ll be contacting you soon!
New and routine
It feels surreal I watch her bravery slip as her lips quiver and her eyes fill with tears while Nick twists and turns measures and adjusts Am I dreaming? Watching her stiffly walk as her hair moves in the breeze she creates assessing her mechanized steps for the smallest abnormality or trouble or quirk Isn’t…
A Rare Disease and Hannah’s Fight
February 28th is Rare Disease Day: http://www.rarediseaseday.org/ For many parents having a child receive a diagnosis can be heartbreaking. But add the words ‘rare’ and ‘fatal’ to that diagnosis and heartbreak turns into terror. Where do you find doctors to help in your child’s fight for life? Are there treatments? Are there others out there…