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What’s Wrong: Living with a Mystery Diagnosis

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…

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What’s Wrong: 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 included rare genetic testing we needed…

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Milestones: When to Ask Your Doctor

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 milestones:  Doesn’t respond to…

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What’s Wrong, Journey to a Diagnosis

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…

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LovEvery: Learning Problem Solving

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 baby to problem solve…

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LovEvery Blocks: The Best Blocks

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 ages…

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Doctor’s Tips for Feeding Children

Feeding children can be intimidating and anxiety provoking. Here are some tips that I wish my patients knew about feeding their children! Each food group has it’s own tips and tricks to introduce the flavors, and textures, in a safe and appetizing way. FRUIT Many children naturally love fruits. With the juicy sweet qualities they…

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LovEvery: Exploring the World

Box 5: The Explorer (Months 9-10) With increased mobility comes baby’s desire to explore the world around themself. This box is full of versatile toys to help baby learn about the world as they play. Complete with a set of 4 wooden blocks to practice stacking and knocking down. A clear tube with stacking rings…

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The Nomi Concept

When searching for a highchair for your child it is important to take into account the ergonomics of how the seat fits their body. Infants have immature musculature and it takes a great deal of focus and energy to maintain a seated position. Additionally, eating involves a complex coordination between the mouth, hands, and body.…

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Noah’s Winter ONEderland

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).…

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LovEvery: Baby Learns to Play

BOX 4: THE INSPECTOR (Months 7-8) Your little one is quickly becoming an active little member of the family. They want to see, touch, taste, and feel everything within reach! Whether it is edible or not, it is going in their mouth.  To introduce baby to the idea that objects remain in existence even when…

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Discounts from Favorite Small Shops (DISCOUNT Links & Codes)

THIS PAGE WILL BE CONTINUALLY UPDATED MORE DISCOUNTS BECOME AVAILABLE TOYS: I am a big fan of open ended toys that stimulate free play, motivate kids to explore, encourage reading, and are used for many years to come. This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you click and buy, I may make a…

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