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Dravet syndrome

I love blogspot! I have found such useful information and so many amazing life stories from real people. Here is a very close and personal story of an amazing family I know who's little boy is battling Dravet Syndrome. For some reason I felt compelled to put this on here as a possible link for someone who may have to google dravet syndrome and needed to find support from someone who has been through it!

Life's a budget...

So the day has come! I have put away my childish toys and set my sights on the bigger picture such as chipping away at some debt and looking at some schools for Trey. So goodbye to my beloved BMW and hello to my practical Honda pilot( which I must admit I like the 3rd row seating)
Here is a pic of the new car and my former Beamer which is already up for sale!
Oh the sacrifices made for our children!! Absolutely worth it:)










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Painting part 2

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My little painter

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MMR Vaccine Rash

Emmett had his 15 month MMRV vaccine December 16th. January 2nd he cried all night which is so unlike him! In fact, he had been rather cranky for the past few weeks. Of course, "he must be cutting molars" explanation ran through my mind.Jan 3rd, he woke up with a pretty nasty rash starting at his hairline and extending down his neck. It worried me. I am a rash expert! Trey was one big eczema rash from birth until age 2 and I suffered with severe eczema as a child... This was different. After a 20$ copay and it's probably a change in weather I was back home with a cranky toddler. The next morning it had spread down his belly and back. I called the Dr and was told since no fever/ diarrhea was not present and he was E and D well to forget about it. Jan 5th it had worsened and traveled down his legs so another 20$ and a different Dr diagnosed it as a measles rash from a side effect of the vaccine. 1 in 20 kids get it(of those who actually report it) you know I did. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Many of you know my feelings on vaccines. I have links to add to this post but they will have to wait until I have a little more time... Stay tuned


























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Airport

Airplanes run through Treys veins! He comes from a long list of pilots. He asks to go to the airport all the time, he talks about planes a lot. I really want to nurture any interest he has so often we visit the concord airport and just watch...

















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