Even beyond recent events, it’s fair to say that things have been a little rough in our family for a while. This winter was just one long sickness after another, we had to retrial almost all of Zac’s safe foods after a vicious stomach bug, have had several FPIES reactions, … Continue reading
Well. That had to be the absolute weirdest sickness I’ve ever had. After I said I was definitely getting sick, I went to bed feeling like total dirt. When I woke up, I still felt like dirt…but the fever had broken! I spent the morning absolutely wanting to crawl into … Continue reading
Well, believe it or not, but I actually have about 4 posts in near completion status right now. Just some photo editing and formatting, and they’re ready to go. Right behind them are at least 6 other drafts in various stages of completion. I was serious when I said I … Continue reading
Now that I’ve finished reporting about Zac’s FPIES reaction, I’m going to conclude the Lost Bag Saga. I’m sorry it’s so long, but I want to finish this story (both in writing it and living it) so I can move on. (Read the whole story here, here and here.) As of Tuesday two … Continue reading
Last Thursday, Zac had an FPIES reaction to oats. We were understandably sad and upset. More than that, though, this was the most severe acute reaction he’s had since his hospitalization at 7 weeks old; we were quite edgy about how his little body would cope with such profuse vomiting. … Continue reading
Sorry it’s been a week since I wrote. Believe it or not, the lost bag saga has continued through this time, and I haven’t had the time or the energy to write about it. I’ve been too frustrated and crying too much just living it; recapping it was more than … Continue reading
Read the first parts of this story here and here. I didn’t know what to do. The last thing I wanted was to miss my sons first ever tee-ball game. But…I really need my bag back. If there was a chance, however slim, I might find answers to its whereabouts … Continue reading
Read the first part of this story here. So there I am, standing in baggage claim in Chicago, crying. Not my proudest moment. A Chicago Police officer walked by and asked if I was okay. The whole story came tumbling out through my tears. He’s a credit to his uniform; … Continue reading
Friday, April 3rd, I flew on American Eagle from Chicago to Arkansas. I valet checked two of my bags. Just to clarify, when traveling by air, these are the baggage options: Carry on Check at the ticket counter (for arrival at final destination) Gate check (which means you carry your … Continue reading
Being gone for a few weeks means a LOT has gone on in our lives that I haven’t shared. Let me start, though, by updating about the kiddos doctor appointment yesterday. Sure enough, the doctor found signs of ear infections in both boys. However, either the virus had just run … Continue reading
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