What a week….and it’s only Wednesday!
After getting over a horrible cold that made its way through all 6 of us, including double ear infections for Nicky, my 14 month old, Will, my 3 year old, came down with pneumonia as well as an ear infection and possibly RSV. When he was 7 weeks old, he was hospitalized for 8 days with RSV. It was one of the scariest moments of my life. And ever since then when he is sick, we get very nervous. So, not good news today at the Drs.
When walking into the big Medical building, we noticed a fire truck and 5-6 fire fights walking in as well. About 20 minutes into our appointment, a loud ear piercing alarm went off. At first our Dr. continued with his check up, but after a nurse ran in and said we need to all go, we scurried out of there and were scooted out the back entrance. Our Pediatrician, who I absolutely love, carried Will out himself while I had Nicky. It makes me so happy to know we have such a great Doctor that cares so much for our kids, especially Will. They have quite a little bond.
Will, my 3rd child was born with polydactyl in his right foot and fibrous dysplasia in his left leg. At 7 months old, our Stanford surgeon, who we also trust immensely, performed surgery on Will’s foot. It was a big surgery that required taking a full set of metatarsals out and reconstructing the foot. Will had a cast on for 8 weeks. We continue to see our orthopedic surgeon every 3-6 months for Will. Trying to wait it out to decide when the best time for leg surgery will be. So far he has amazed us all with how far he has come. And so when Will is sick or anything is wrong, I baby him the most. Not because I play favorites, but because with everything he goes through, I want him to know with no doubt, Mommy is here right next to him.
Sometimes I wonder if he has a crooked leg because of me. If having a crooked spine somehow was passed onto him but in his leg. It just breaks my heart. And forever I will be nervous and extra aware of my children’s spines. I hope none of them have to go through what I am. And if they do, I will make sure they get it taken care of as soon as it has to no matter how hard that decision is to make.
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•milk chocolate bars
•prepackaged cookie dough (or make your own from scratch)
•jumbo marshmallows (I cut into 3rds)
•graham crackers
Preheat oven to 375 (these will bake for approximately 10-15 min)
On parchment paper, put Graham crackers first, followed by chocolate and then marshmallows. Pile the cookie dough on top and press down. Bake for 10-15 min and there ya have it! Ooey gooey goodness! Try these #smorescookies and let me know what you think! #cookierecipe
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This past weekend it snowed here in the foothills and now today it’s going to be 80…. Today will be spent gardening. I’ve noticed that when I’m in the yard planting flowers in my flower box and spend time out there, it really makes me happy and relaxes me. What’s something you do that makes you happy?
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Finally felt well enough to clean my closet (it had been a disaster since Christmas). I also organized my clothes and will be putting a ton of it up on Poshmark and in my stories this weekend. Stay tuned….
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SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! This festive #stpatricksday recipe is the perfect lunch/snack for everyone! Being the Irish gal that I am, I like to make fun recipes for the kids and this one is s favorite.
•puff pastry sheets
•corned beef (or you can use pastrami)
•Dijon mustard
•Swiss cheese
•clover cookie cutter
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Use your cookie cutter on the puff pastry. Add Dijon mustard, corned beef and Swiss cheese to half the clovers. Put the remaining puff pastry on top. Use a fork to put down the sides and seal the puff pastry. Then, brush egg wash over them. These will bake for approximately 20 min. Trust me…..these are super easy to make and soooo yummy! #puffpastry
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SAVE AND SHARE MY MOST VIEWED RECIPE ! This is one of my favorite and most watched recipes and for good reason! My Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake is SOOOO easy to make and perfect for brunch! This can also be frozen and eaten later! Don’t take my word for it….make it and let me know how fast it was devoured.
•4 large croissants
•12-16 oz of cubed ham
•6 oz of shredded gruyere cheese
•6 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
•1/2 cup chopped chives
•6 eggs
•1 cup half and half
•1 tsp. honey
•1 tsp. Dijon mustard
•salt and pepper
Preheat your oven to 375. In a baking dish (spray with non stick spray) add in croissants, ham, cheese and chives. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, honey, mustard and salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bake and press down with a fork. Cover with foil and bake for approximately 50 min. This is such a great family recipe and feeds a good amount of people. So before ya come for me with how much cheese is used 🤣 remember that! #easyrecipe #breakfastfordinner #recipereels
Jewelli| 30th Mar 16
My tears are just running down my face, you are an amazing person and so smart to put this blog together, writing is healing, and those of us with scoliosis know that we need “medicine” that is healing which is the opposite of pain pills! I wrote a book about my great grandfather “The Gentleman Bootlegger” he was famous here in Seattle during prohibition. It was healing to my soul, took my mind off my pain. Now I am pursuing photography which is once again helping me. But you, my friend need to write a book!!! You have writing skills, and so many people are oblivious to our hidden disease. My face looks young, I can walk, but no one realizes when I park with my handicap license plate that I’m in constant excrushiating pain and they cannot see the screws protruding from my skin, I look kinda normal unless I was shirtless… My hump is only visible if I have a skin tight shirt on. And who wants to constantly complain about their pain? That is not funny…we are trying to laugh. We need to have enjoyment in life/a distraction from our disease. Please start writing a book… You could even have short stories from other survivors to educate younger teens finding out they have this. Just a thought… And thank you for sharing your story and photos