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Gasp! She’s adopted?
Okay, this is a short post. Not even a full post. I’m running around throwing stuff in a bag for my trip to NYC first thing in the morning (see previous post). In between doing what it is that mommies...
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Gasp! She’s adopted?
continued from previous post… “Oh no.” I thought. “Don’t say it. Please, don’t say it. Whatever it is that you’re thinking right now, please. Just don’t say it. Hark back to your bedside manner 101...
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Gasp! She’s adopted.
A few days ago I wrote a post about a doctor’s response to the fact that my daughter was adopted. It was hard to pinpoint exactly what she was thinking but I judged it to be an initial jolt of shock...
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When to go to the Pediatrician?
I admit it; I seem to be one of those Mom’s constantly trucking my daughter to the Pediatrician for this or that. Most recently cough, diaper rash , diarrhea and fever… not all at the same time....
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Allergies and the Adopted Child
When our adopted child joined our home, we received a medical history for each birthparent. Even with all of the medical history we received, we still do not have a complete medical background for my...
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Frustrations with Limited Health History
My six-year-old son is in the process of being evaluated for the extent to which his Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is affecting his ability to succeed in school. It is looking like...
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What Is the Third Leading Cause of Death for Teenagers?
What is the third leading cause of death for teenagers and young adults those from 15 to 24 years old? If you said suicide then you are correct. What causes teenagers or young adults with an unlimited...
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Peace and Quiet
When I was little, my mom was rarely ill. But the few times I remember her ever having a cold, I would go into her room and offer to “help” and she would just say how she wanted to be left alone. Oh,...
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Meds, Meds, and More Meds…What to Do When Your Child is Over-Medicated
****I’d like to preface this post by saying that I am NOT a medical professional and do not offer this information as a hard and fast rule for all children. Please speak with your medical...
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Insurance Woes
Insurance has been a pain for a lot of people this year. The new healthcare regulations have affected a lot of people, including my family. I am not going to get into Obama Care, but I do want to share...
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