Jan 20, 2010

I’m Not A Rookie Mom, But Fevers Still Worry Me

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Give me a daughter facing the challenges of autism, and I rise to the challenge. Or give me a daughter with a speech delay, and I fearlessly jump in to start early intervention with complete … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 14, 2010

Delurk and Help Haiti, Too

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It seems to sneak up on me every year, but today is yet again the Official Delurker Day, the once-a-year plea for those of you who quietly read to write one little comment of support. (Or even if you … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 14, 2010

A New Year, A New Blog, A New Weight

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Last year I found myself depressed by my weight, wanting to do something about it before going to BlogHer in July. Thankfully, I wasn't alone, and several others banded together to support each other … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 12, 2010

2010: Now This Is More Like It

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I wanted 2010 to be the year of everything awesome. And so far, it's not too bad. In fact, today kind of feels as far from 2009 as it could possibly be.After a year and a half of unemployment (aside … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 6, 2010

Guinea Pig, Part Two: For Reals This Time!

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Just before Christmas, Cordy finished the first ten week segment of the clinical research trial I took a gamble on earlier in the fall. The study offered us the chance at parent training in behavior … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 31, 2009

Buh-Bye 2009 & A Look Ahead

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Another year, another decade, gone. Seems a lot of people are really glad to see 2009 on its last few hours. Me? Eh, I could take it or leave it. No matter how I look at it, it didn't suck as much as … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 26, 2009

Happiest Holidays

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To all of my friends and readers, happy holidays!I hope you got everything you wanted this year. I can say with certainty that we did.Cordy got to meet Santa, loving every minute with him and even … [Continue reading...]

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