Getting a toddler to understand things is a hard enough task by itself. However, trying to get my 3-year-old son,…
Keara Engle
Keara Engle is located in south-central Pennsylvania and has lived there her whole life. Keara is the mother to three little boys, Cayden, Kyree, and Kylan. Her oldest, Cayden, was born in February 2018 and was diagnosed with infantile-onset Pompe disease shortly after. He was the first baby in Pennsylvania diagnosed via newborn screening. She hopes that her column, “Powering Through Pompe,” will bring comfort to those that are also dealing with Pompe disease. She remembers how scary it was when her son was first diagnosed and wants to help guide others through their journey.
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Articles by Keara Engle
Dealing with stressful situations can be hard for anyone, but I’m especially struggling because my 3-year-old son, Cayden, has been…
As a rare disease parent, I’ve dealt with many situations. Some are happy, and some are scary. The past…
Once a week, my 3-year-old son, Cayden, receives a six-and-a-half-hour infusion for his infantile-onset Pompe disease. I’ve previously shared…
When my son, Cayden, was diagnosed with infantile-onset Pompe disease, I experienced a multitude of different emotions. One of the…
All milestones that children reach are important. However, when my son, Cayden, reaches a milestone, it excites me in…
One of the symptoms of Pompe disease is muscle weakness. Due to this, many children who have been diagnosed…
On Feb. 27, 2018 at 5 a.m., my son, Cayden, entered the world. I had a fairly normal pregnancy, so…
There’s a first time for everything, and this past week was a big first for my family. We loaded up…
As special needs caregivers, we have many responsibilities. From the moment we open our eyes in the morning…