Why yes, that is my husband clearing snow off the driveway with his excavator…isn’t that how it’s done at your place? Thank you all so very much for the kind words, prayers and support. I totally feel like we’re surrounded by friends who care and that helps immensely. Chuck and I have been discussing the…
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I’ve Officially Lost My Nice {Apollo XIV 18 Months}
Yes, it’s true. I’ve officially lost my “nice”. As in, nice mom, nice patient, nice person. Tuesday was an emotionally draining day for us- surgery on your child always is. Wednesday Apollo had such a bad choking experience at home it necessitated a call to 911 and an ambulance ride to the hospital. What, you say?…
Vascular Rings and Bronchoscopy {Missed Diagnosis}
Wow. Where to begin? First of all, surgery went well, we came home yesterday afternoon, and Apollo is in fine spirits. So fine, in fact, that Tilly said this morning, “Mom, is he just happy or is that from the medicine?” I am giving him acetaminophen and ibuprofen (rotating between the two) every three hours per…
Back to the ENT: What is Wrong with Apollo?
Oh boy, doesn’t that little man look sweet and innocent? Just add a halo and angel wings and he’d be set. That doesn’t look like the face of a boy who doesn’t sleep at night and keeps his mama up…or does it? Look at the puffy eyes. The sign of a boy who really doesn’t…