Renewed Hope with Frozen Donor Eggs So, those of you who know me personally know that I lost a two-day-old infant. In my journey of grieving and healing, I met some incredible women who suffered not only numerous pregnancy losses, but have dealt with the difficulties of getting pregnant at all. When we’re children, many …
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Tonight my friend posted this on her wall: If you know me, you’ll understand I’m stronger than this. It’s just been a long day. More than anything, I hope my honesty sheds light on the emotional challenges of raising 2 children on the autism spectrum, and why I grimace inside when someone calls me supermom. …
Family Medical History You may have inherited your grandmother’s talent for baking, but are you also at greater risk for breast cancer? You have your father’s “bad knees” and your mother’s freckled complexion, but are you destined to have his hypertension and her high blood pressure? Family traits are unique and genetics are amazing as …
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Why does this happen at 2AM? Awakened by mysterious forces (a.k.a. my now 8-year-old “sneaking” into our bed), my thoughts were busy enough to keep sleep at bay. I am the kind of human who isn’t human if not allowed to sleep for at least 7 hours a night. Eight hours is my sweet spot …
There are times when I feel like I’m holding it together then there is other times I’m faking it till I make it. I live a lot of time in a facade of acting like everything’s fine I could’ve won an academy award by now! And the Oscar goes to Jeanine for her role in …
Leaving Luke I went away this weekend and left my baby at home with my husband (and without me) for 28 hours. This wasn’t the first time I had left one of my babies behind, but it was the first time leaving my youngest, Luke. I always consider this moment a milestone in a baby’s development (actually, maybe more …
Letting Kids Play down the Street We live in a family-friendly neighborhood. There are loads of cul-de-sacs and kids roaming freely. And I’m guilty of letting kids play down the street. Gasp. Maybe way too freely, but we’ve decided that it’s time to let our daughter roam a bit. She’s eight. Her birthday was in …
10 Lies Parents Of Teens Tell Themselves Smart teenagers know that the way to a parent’s heart is through obedience, love and respect for the people who raised them (offering to do a few loads of laundry will also go a long way). But smarter teens know when to keep their mouths shut, even though …
What to Do if You Suspect Your Teen Has an Issue with Substance Abuse The adolescent years tend to be tumultuous ones for kids and parents. There are hormones changing, mood swings, and an abundance of frustration during this time while everyone learns how to adapt. Kids learn how to deal with their changing …
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Moms of children who live with mood disorder You’re not alone. In fact, 1 in 5 children ages 13 to 18 have, or will have a serious mental illness (National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI],n.d). I’m one of those moms. I have a daughter who lives with bipolar disorder. She was officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder …
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