Tag: health

Jacob’s 18-month Health Update: Good News and Coasting

Jacob’s 18-month Health Update: Good News and Coasting

Well, Jacob is 19 months old now, but he had lots of follow-up appointments around the time he turned 18 months and it’s been a wild week over here! This age has been so special because I really feel like I missed the 18-24 month […]

Another Year, Another New Treatment: Mavenclad Year One

Another Year, Another New Treatment: Mavenclad Year One

Well, my first year of my new MS treatment is officially done. This is far from the first time I have changed medications, and I’m sure it won’t be the last. Such is the nature of this disease – new developments and better medication means […]

Jacob’s 15-month Health Update: Follow-Up, Next Steps, and Appointments during COVID

Jacob’s 15-month Health Update: Follow-Up, Next Steps, and Appointments during COVID

I can’t believe my sweet boy is 15 months old already! His first year was one for the books and, having just gone through this with TJ, we have so been looking forward to all of the exciting growing and changing that happens when babies […]

Mama Doesn’t Feel Good: A Letter to My Boys About MS

Mama Doesn’t Feel Good: A Letter to My Boys About MS

My sweet boys, You are still so little. At just 2-and-a-half and 13 months old, the world should be full of all good things. Summer afternoons in the pool. Ice cream after dinner. Sunday morning French toast. It is my greatest goal to give you […]

6 Ways You Can Use Extra Breastmilk

6 Ways You Can Use Extra Breastmilk

Making milk is a super power. I’m convinced. I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to feed both of my boys with breastmilk for a year each. Along the way, I’ve also learned some other handy ways to use breastmilk for your family. Breastmilk has […]