- dr. patricia

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…

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 included rare genetic testing we needed…

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 three babies, my anxiety…

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…

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 affiliate links. That means if you…

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.…

Noah is our sweet rainbow baby boy whom was born almost exactly 1 year after my last miscarriage on Christmas morning. His birthday is the first week of January, so it felt like the perfect reason to have a Winter ONEderland party (which gave me an excuse to leave up most of our Christmas decorations).…

There are so many options out there, here are my absolute favorite Amazon essentials for baby, you, and your family. Amazon Essentials for Baby: Baby Wipes: Bets & Emy is the absolute best brand I have found. Gentle and effective. Plus once baby grows they are my favorite make-up remover cloths. BETS & EMY American-Mom…

When we decided to have our first baby, things worked like clockwork. We conceived in just a few short months and aside from significant morning sickness, the pregnancy was perfect. I never imagined trying to give Luke a sibling would bring me to such a difficult place. If you have been following my story, you…

This year I have suffered two miscarriages, while I knew it was going to be emotionally difficult, I have been blindsided by the shock waves it has sent through my life. My joy of learning we were expecting was tremendous and watching those hopes crumble tore me apart. What I did not expect was how…

As you may know, I suffered a miscarriage in July. Since then my emotions have been on a roller coaster. Initially, I was simply relieved to have everything over with so I could start to feel like myself again and I could begin to heal. Then, to soothe my pain I quickly I began daydreaming…

Whether you are driven by finances, career goals, or familial obligation; returning to work after maternity leave is PAINFUL. Emotionally and physically. You just spent the better part of a year growing another person within your body. You protected them, nourished them, and cherished a special bond unlike any other. It is difficult to express…