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OK, I’m Freaking Out!

On Monday, we took Cole (the three-year old) to an ENT doctor to get his nose cauterized.  Cole suffers from constant nose bleeds that occur almost daily.  This started when he was six-months old and we have done our best to manage it for him as our pediatrician told us some kids are just prone... Read more »
By Lisa Witek,
today at 1:31 am
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We swaddle no more

Every morning, my nearly-teen listens to the radio while he gets dressed for school. He is religious about checking the weather (and stocks) on his smartphone. At any point in the week he can tell you the weather forecast for the next 3-5 days — highs AND lows. Today it is supposed to snow from... Read more »
By Allison Hunter,
Wednesday at 7:44 am
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More Anesthesia STAT!

More Anesthesia STAT!
My Previous Entry January 2011 kicked off with a spinal tap. For nearly two years, Atia’d been getting them every three months as part of her cancer treatment protocol. Those were the big appointments. They made us nervous, so nervous that Steve always made a point to be there, just in case. For the spinal... Read more »
By Laura Lutarewych,
Tuesday at 6:00 am
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A class visit

I should start by saying that I was never asked to baby sit anyone, not even one of my 5 godchildren, until I had my daughter. It’s not that my friends didn’t trust me, it’s that they could see that I wasn’t that into kids. To be honest, I don’t even think I liked children’s... Read more »
By Ana Belaval,
Monday at 5:02 am
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The Worrying Mom

Have I ever mentioned that I am a worrier? Well, I am. A huge one. And ever since I became a mom, my worry has expanded into ever more ridiculous proportions. I’m the kind of mother that can’t go to sleep at night until I check on my children and make sure they are still... Read more »
By Khadine Kubal,
February 5, 2012 at 6:00 am
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Girls Night Out Benefiting "Go Red for Women"

Girls Night Out Benefiting "Go Red for Women"
I’m a woman whose heart beats strong with love and excitement. I’m a mom whose heart breaks every time something dreadful happens to my kids. I’m a wife whose heart swells with pride as I witness my husband’s gentle touch with our kids. I’m a daughter whose heart is forever bound to my parents from... Read more »
By Laura Lutarewych,
February 4, 2012 at 6:00 am
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Mom's Day Out, Geneva Style

I have spent every single day the kids have been in school within a half hour radius of that school. Until this past Monday… Three moms piled into a car and drove to one’s hometown of Geneva, IL. What a cute community. Nice streets lined with lots and lots of  shops and restaurants. Perfect for an... Read more »
By kmccarron,
February 3, 2012 at 2:15 am
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I Thought I Was A Tomboy, But…

The other day, my friend was telling me about the day she had with her seven-year old daughter.  They went shopping, then lunch, got haircuts and ended the day with a mani/pedi.  It sounded great to me as I cannot remember when I had a day like that in years.  For me, I can barely... Read more »
By Lisa Witek,
February 2, 2012 at 1:58 am
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Almost there...

It’s definitely happening – I’m turning into my Mom. I know as parents, at some point, we hear ourselves say something to our kids that makes us look in the mirror like, “Huh? Was that me? I mean, if that was my Mom, and it sure sounded like her… then who am I?”  Yeah, been... Read more »
By Allison Hunter,
February 1, 2012 at 3:27 am
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A December to Remember

A December to Remember
My Previous Blog December 2010 Since Atia’s cancer diagnosis in April 2009, life had been somewhat slow. Though we were always getting blindsided by one tricky side-effect or another, the truth is our entire lives were focused solely on her treatment, comfort and care. Most of the time, even Asher had to get in line... Read more »
By Laura Lutarewych,
January 31, 2012 at 6:00 am
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