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Made a trip to Akron Children’s Hospital today

Haven’t done one of these is forever. Elliott and Emmett both had well checks today at Akron Children’s Hospital. This was basically playing a bit of catchup as a result of COVID. Elliott needed a physical for school this year and Emmett just needed a physical because it was time for him to have a …

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Round 3 of blood work for Gavin

It’s been a long day but a pretty good one. I didn’t write yesterday cause I was not really in a place where I felt like writing. I spent the time connecting with other parents instead and that was really cool. Yesterday, I had to take Gavin for another round of blood work, this time …

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We had to break quarantine for the first time in 173 days

I’m absolutely exhausted but I wanted to share a quick update and then go into more detail later on if need be. We wore our KN95 masks and broke quarantine today for the first time in 173 days. That means we came into direct, sustained contact with other people for the first time since this …

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Elliott was seen by @akronchildrens hospital today

It’s been a long day and I’m definitely tired, but I’ll begin at well, the beginning. Elliott and Emmett were both home from school today. Elliott has been sick since Thursday night and Emmett’s been sick since Saturday. Gavin is currently doing great but I think I’m getting sick as well. I’ve started with a …

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I got the kids into the pediatrician last night

The boys were at the doctor’s last night and the verdict is in, they’re absolutely sick. Emmett has a respiratory infection but no signs of strep throat. He’s dealing with a virus and can return to school on Thursday, assuming he doesn’t get worse. Elliott has a combo sinus infection and respiratory infection, with some …

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How @AkronChildrens helped me protect my youngest son today

For the most part, our morning has gone on without too many issues, and any issues that we did have were quickly overcome. That’s a pretty good feeling. I dropped Elliott off at school before taking Emmett to get some shots and Gavin to flget his blood work. We headed to Akron Children’s Hospital new …

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We take #vaccines VERY seriously but had to play catch-up today with our youngest and here’s why

I’m going to focus on the positive tonight. There was plenty of things that didn’t go right, but the ones that did, matter more in this very moment. I mentioned earlier that Emmett had an appointment with his pediatrician today. It was a combination med check; well check and physical. We needed to touch base …

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Emmett and I are flying solo this afternoon

We’re heading out in a few minutes because Emmett has an appointment with his pediatrician. It’s the last med check before his behavioral health care switches over to the main behavioral health center at Akron Children’s Hospital next month. This is also going to double as a well check. Emmett recently had a birthday and …

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