It has been over two years since we started the journey to a diagnosis for Noah. It has been scary and full of tears, pain mixed with joy and celebration. Over the last two years he has had countless blood tests, two MRIs of his brain, two EEGs, two cardiac Echos, two EKGs, and hundreds of hours of ... Read More about What’s Wrong: Living with a Mystery Diagnosis
Following Noah’s specialty appointment with Neurology I went from thinking he was just on his own path to wondering “what’s wrong with my baby”! I was terrified and desperately searching for answers. Time was racing by and he still wasn’t talking, or walking. Because several of the tests ordered ... Read More about What’s Wrong: Mystery Diagnosis
Raddish Kids Cooking Club Considering everything going on with baby Noah, I have been searching for opportunities to spend quality time with my oldest son Luke. Sometimes I worry he will feel ignored or left out. Between doctor appointments and therapy sessions, lately Noah has been ... Read More about Quality Time Cooking with Kids
If you are in the middle of a rainbow pregnancy and feel scared and anxious, then know that I’ve been there. And I want you to know that having a beautiful rainbow baby—as I did—is worth all the fear, anxiety, pain, tears, rollercoaster emotions you are currently going through. After losing ... Read More about My Rainbow Pregnancy
As parents we are always asking ourselves if our children are growing and developing properly. But instead of telling you all the fun milestones they will be doing, I want to give you a resource for when to speak with your pediatrician. Speak to your doctor if your child: 2 months ... Read More about Milestones: When to Ask Your Doctor
Noah has always been on his own schedule. He put me through a slow progressing 14-hour labor before deciding he was suddenly ready to appear with no medical staff in the room! He was on his own schedule smiling for the first time at 12 weeks, he didn’t sit until he was over 7 months old, and ... Read More about What’s Wrong, Journey to a Diagnosis
A Pediatric Doctor's Expert Opinion Having a baby can be overwhelming, but creating your baby registry does not need to be. Here are baby registry essentials, the best options available that have been used and loved by a pediatric physician, what more could you ask? This post may contain ... Read More about Baby Registry Essentials: What I Wish I Had Put on my Baby Registry
Taking photos of a newborn can be tricky, but it is so rewarding to look back on those precious moments. Plus, in these uncertain times it is helpful to know how to capture these priceless newborn photos yourself. I am a fan of very simple, natural photos so I did not need an elaborate set-up. To ... Read More about Taking your own Newborn Photos
A teething baby is hard, there is no way around it, and all babies go through it. Unfortunately it seems like it lasts forever. Beginning for most between 4-6mo and continuing until 24+ months old! Sometimes with no substantial breaks between teeth. The key to making teething bearable is being ... Read More about Teething Remedies: 5 Tips to Help Your Teething Baby
Box 6: The Thinker (Months 11-12) As baby is quickly transforming into a toddler this box has everything to stimulate their problem solving skills. Complete with baby's first wallet including cards and wooden coins for baby to zip and carry. A beautiful wooden box that has a sliding top to teach ... Read More about LovEvery: Learning Problem Solving
Racism is a world wide problem. We need to do better. We need to BE BETTER! I am not an expert on the subject, but I wanted to give you some resources to help from people whom have spent far more time doing research on the subject. I will continue to add to this post as I find more excellent ... Read More about Anti-Racism Resources
My favorite childhood toy is wooden blocks, we own several sets but this colorful set by LovEvery is the most versatile and complete I have seen. From building towers, to villages for little peg people, to sorting shapes, stringing beads, and making a pull wagon. This set has it all! I love that all ... Read More about LovEvery Blocks: The Best Blocks
