Monthly Archives: March 2009

Observations

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Julia Roberts

This Monday morning I’ve noticed… – That I am a complete sucker. Quinn wanted a messenger bag for school instead of a “two handle” back pack and we went to 10 stores yesterday looking for one that wasn’t for a … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Julia Roberts

While Quinn was getting ready for bed, Me: “Quinn, why are you putting spit on your stomach?” Quinn: “Because you said I’m itchy because my skin is dry.” Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress. Bookmark … Continue reading →

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Glimmers of Gage

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Julia Roberts

Since Gage’s mental health decline last year it’s been difficult to watch him not enjoy life. I mean nothing. Not friends, not outside, not playing with toys, nothing. He didn’t go outside for months beside to school and commitments. He … Continue reading →

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24 Months, Otherwise Known as Two Years, Ya'll.

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Julia Roberts

Jody, Two years? Already? Two years ago today, you and Gage (with the love and support of hundreds of people) were both wheeled into operating rooms across the street from each other and began what was Gage’s next chapter. I … Continue reading →

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Trauma Tuesdays (on Thursday)

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Julia Roberts

Obviously, parenting sick kids has unique challenges that other families don’t share. Unless you are a parent of a chronically sick kid you can’t understand how these challenges can change who you are as a parent and a person. At … Continue reading →

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Because she's our dog.

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Julia Roberts

Lucy, the most awesomest dog in the world, has an elevated kidney number. Not to worry – it’s just her BUN number and it’s slightly high. I think when YOUR DOG, along with your kids, HAS A FUNKY HIGH KIDNEY … Continue reading →

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Trauma Tuesdays, To Come

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Julia Roberts

I’ve been working on a post for Trauma Tuesdays but I am stuck with it. It’s about how parenting sick kids changed me and how I guess that’s a lot like how trauma has/will change/d the kids. I can’t wrap … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Julia Roberts

Gage is being followed very closely on his weight because of the 35+ lbs he gained after transplant, he lost 7 of them on the adhd med, which isn’t uncommon. During his last appointment (every three weeks) he gained a … Continue reading →

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A week in review.

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Julia Roberts

- I finally had a chance to speak with Quinn’s BCBS case manager and I am currently all kinds of love for BCBS. She actually said things like, “I’m here to help” and “I will follow up with that” and … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Julia Roberts

I know I’ve posted this picture before, but none of my pictures made it from the two conversions from other blog hosts, and I don’t have the HOURS to spend going back over old YEARS (5 in May) re-inserting pictures. … Continue reading →

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