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“As Needed”

July 25, 2016 by melragent Leave a Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie: As Needed

There is one topic I have written about on this site a lot: poop or the lack thereof. From the day Sam was born the one thing he wasn't so good at was pooping. We have tried everything: Miralax, acupuncture, herbs, Senna, a gluten free diet, a dairy free diet and every combination of the above … [Read more...] about “As Needed”

Filed Under: Five to Six Years, Life at home Tagged With: Constipation

What’s One More Therapist

May 26, 2015 by melragent Leave a Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie with his dogs

When Sam graduated from the NICU, we were lucky. Aside from our pediatrician, Sam only had one specialist, a retinoligist That didn't last long. Pretty soon we added in the developmental playgroup (which came with an OT and a PT), the high risk infant follow up clinic, a weekly visiting nurse, … [Read more...] about What’s One More Therapist

Filed Under: Autism, Four to Five years, Life at home Tagged With: Constipation, Poop, Therapy

Potty Training with Three Strikes Against You

February 11, 2015 by melragent Leave a Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie: Potty Training

Potty training is something many parents fear. Hundreds, if not thousands, of books are dedicated to helping ease the transition from diaper to potty. There are even "How To" videos on the subject. There are also the antidotal horror stories people are more than willing to share with you when … [Read more...] about Potty Training with Three Strikes Against You

Filed Under: Autism, Four to Five years, Life at home Tagged With: Constipation, Poop, potty training

We Survived Our Extended Hospitalization

November 19, 2014 by melragent Leave a Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie in the recovery room

The idea was simple enough. Well, as simple as a hospitalization and surgical procedure on a 4 year old could be. But this is Sam. And he has never - ever - done anything simple. After speaking with the hospital admissions team, we decided to admit Sam at 11:30 am. This would allow him a few … [Read more...] about We Survived Our Extended Hospitalization

Filed Under: Four to Five years, Life at home Tagged With: Constipation, Poop

Of Lice and Poop

August 4, 2014 by melragent Leave a Comment

Sam the Anti=Preemie hanging with his sister

After 7 months of single parenting, I really thought I had a handle on things. We were a well-oiled machine. We were eating better. There was less fighting in the house. We were on-time to everything. Kids were happy. I was happy. Then, in one evening, my façade came crashing down in a pile … [Read more...] about Of Lice and Poop

Filed Under: Parenting, Single Motherhood, Three years to Four Years Tagged With: Constipation, Lice, Poop, Single Parenting

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