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The Calm After the Storm
Remember when you were a kid and your school closed for a snow day, before going to bed? Not only was this instant bliss that no alarm was set, but you could sleep peacefully without worrying about school. The night before a school snow day was always my favorite. It was also the best time…
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6 Minutes
Our day began as all Saturdays do: kids get up at the crack of dawn and Derek and I pry ourselves out of bed, barely functioning. Luckily today, I decided it would be a good morning to clean the carpets and then go outside to plant flowers and do some yard work. Around 8:00, I…
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Fourth time’s a charm
Friday we had our long awaited intake appointment with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (the new Lancaster location). We waited about 4 months to begin the transfer of Greyson’s services there, since they are located relitively close to home and work. We arrived at 8:30 am for check-in. The kids have been horribly sick all…
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40% vs 1%
Today we headed down to Baltimore again for our genetic testing results and a neurology follow-up. Again, another early morning commute down I-83 aka the construction highway, to an appointment that we may or may not receive answers or recommendations from. I was exceptionally nervous today for the appointments. We have been waiting for genetic…
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A B(e)acon of Hope
If you’ve been reading previous posts, you’ll know that G’s appetite has come and gone several times over the past year. He’s extremely picky when it comes to textures and hates spicy foods (to which Derek is convinced he’s not his child). It seems that if Greyson eats something he doesn’t like, he will never…
La Vie De Autism 