School orientation for my son was everything I hoped it’d be
Back in May, we made the hard but necessary decision to move to a new place. Our old apartment was just too small for our growing family. Plus, it wasn’t very accessible for my…
My 6-year-old son, Cayden, has been using a feeding tube since he was a newborn. Although I feared the tube at first, I’ve learned to be thankful for its benefits. Cayden required a…
Read moreBack in May, we made the hard but necessary decision to move to a new place. Our old apartment was just too small for our growing family. Plus, it wasn’t very accessible for my…
Every other week like clockwork, we stay home for a day so my 6-year-old son, Cayden, can receive his enzyme replacement infusion. These infusions are the only treatment option for infantile-onset…
Last week, my two sons — Cayden, 6, and Kyree, 18 months — and I had our routine checkup at the dentist. I’m happy to report that no one had cavities! Luckily, my…
As if we hadn’t had a busy enough summer with all of our bowling trips and arcade outings, we decided to plan another day of fun-filled activities last week. My boyfriend, Frankie,…
This summer, I’ve been trying to find fun activities to do with my children. One of our most recent adventures was a trip to the arcade. My 6-year-old son, Cayden, who has infantile-onset…
Every month, we receive a package at our house for my 6-year-old son, Cayden, worth almost $14,000. What could cost so much, you might wonder? Life-saving medication. Cayden receives biweekly infusions of Nexviazyme…
Now that summer is here in full force, I’ve been finding things to do with my 6-year-old son, Cayden, and his baby brother, Kyree. We’re now battling a terrible heat wave here in Pennsylvania,…
I was recently confronted with some scheduling issues. While it’s not the first time this has happened, it’s also not very common. I was on my way to the lab to take my glucose…
For the first time ever, my 6-year-old son, Cayden, enjoyed a night of bowling. We discovered a program called Kids Bowl Free. Bowling allies that participate in this program offer kids ages 2-15 two…
As the school year comes to an end, my 6-year-old son, Cayden, had a kindergarten graduation ceremony. I was so glad I could attend, because Cayden was really looking forward to it. His…
Last week, for the first time, I was able to watch my 6-year-old son, Cayden, participate in a field day at school. I remember having field days when I was in elementary school…
Last week, I sat down with the folks who assisted my 6-year-old son, Cayden, during this past school year. The team included a learning support teacher, his kindergarten teacher, and his three therapists…
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