Unexpected surgeries for your child are never fun. The path to the surgery is often filled with emotional stress, mental overwhelm, and pain. Once they're over, you can't just jump back into your normal schedule. This is especially true if you have other children. … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Dealing with Prodromal Labor
Prodromal labor stinks. It's a labor pattern I've experienced with the last six of my pregnancies (including this one). I'm currently dealing with prodromal labor, while waiting on this little babe to decide to make an appearance. I know this isn't the type of post I … [Read more...]
Promoting Independence in a Child with Angelman Syndrome
As Owen, our child with Angelman Syndrome, grows, one thing become obvious. He is getting bigger and stronger, and I will not always be able to do all the things I am currently doing to help him. I just won't be strong enough. He's beginning puberty now, and I know he has … [Read more...]
Baby Guesses for Baby Number Nine!
I'm now 36 weeks along with baby number nine. It's been in baby prep mode a bit around here! Of course I normally go late, so I don't think it's quite time for baby yet...but it's important to prepare just in case. The kids and I sorted baby clothes this week. Since we don't … [Read more...]
My Review of No Longer Little from Great Waters Press
My kids are growing up quickly! Many of them are approaching the pre-teen stage. So, when given the opportunity to review No Longer Little: Parenting Tweens with Grace and Hope from Great Waters Press, I eagerly awaited the book. This book is written by Hal and Melanie Young, … [Read more...]