Emmett has surgery on 9/07/2011

So I told you that we were expecting to hear that Emmett needs surgery.  However, to be completely honest,  I wasn't prepared to hear it.  I certainly was prepared to…

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Bloodwork Wednesday

Today has been a busy day and I'm only half way done. This has been an a-typical day because 2 of our 3 boys needed bloodwork today.  Elliott had a…

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A new journey begins

Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and adenitis For those of you that have been following our story for a little while, you are already aware of the situation with Emmett…

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If only I had hair…….

The kids are driving me CRAZY. Well,  Elliott and Emmett are driving me CRAZY. Gavin is actually having a good day.  I would be pulling out my hair, if only…

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The newest medication addition

Gavin has started on Flovent HFA today.  He uses this inhaler twice a day along with the spacer to help prevent asthma related problems.  He does pretty good with this…

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What is Occupational Therapy (part 6)

The activity highlighted in this video is the weighted ball. This my very favorite Occupational Therapy activity, at least from my perspective. Emmett really seems to enjoy both throwing and…

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Immunology: The Verdict 8/24/2011

The appointment went well.  We found out that Gavin's vitamin D is very low and so we are addressing that.  Gavin is also starting on his new twice a day…

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I turned 33 today.

Today is my birthday,  my 33rd birthday to be exact.  I never envisioned my life going in this direction.  However,  I wouldn't trade places with anyone.....ever.  We don't much planned…

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