When Loved Ones Hit the Road: How to Handle it When Someone You Love Can’t Handle Your Child’s Illness
Written by Kimberly Ehlers | 0 CommentsMy 12 year old son, Seth, was born with multiple congenital heart defects. His second (and, hopefully, last!) open-heart surgery took place almost 2 years ago. During the whole process of getting Seth through his surgery and recovery, I was deeply hurt by a person I love. This person hadn’t called or visited during his hospital stay even though they lived near by. I felt abandoned and shocked that they of all people would hit the road when they were needed most. It was around 2 weeks after surgery before they finally called to see how Seth was, and it was a strange call – something had come between us. Full Article
The Words a Mommy Never Wants to Hear – Something is Wrong with Your Baby
Written by Kimberly Ehlers | 0 CommentsMy husband and I have one child, a boy, now 12. There are a couple of reasons I remember his birth like it was yesterday. First, it was the most incredible life changing experience I’ve ever had. Yes, even bigger than getting married. After all, I knew the man I was marrying well. On May 29, 1998 I met my baby boy for the first time. He was no longer the mysterious baby I carried everywhere with me for 9 months. He made his entrance into the world full of personality. A little one I had to get to know. The second reason I remember his birth so well is because it was the day I heard those words, “Something is wrong with your baby.” Full Article
Help your Teen Daughter Develop a Healthy Body Image
Written by Aurelia Williams | 0 Comments“I’m fat!” “I’m ugly!” “I have nothing to wear that doesn’t make me look gross!” Full Article
Finding Out What’s Causing Your Migraines
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsIf you are suffering from frequent migraines, chances are that there are certain triggers that set your migraines off. Those could be foods, drinks, smells, or certain chemicals. Once you find out what your particular migraine triggers are, you can then avoid them and reduce the amount of migraines you get. Full Article
