by Marty Barnes | Oct 19, 2015 | Life after the NICU
A similar version of this post was originally published in October 2012. It has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Kids love candy. However, for many kids candy is simply not an option. Between childhood obesity, juvenile diabetes, food allergies, and...
by Laura Martin | Nov 5, 2014 | Life after the NICU, Medical Info & Resources
It was Thanksgiving lunch at Joseph’s school. Parents and grandparents had joined their children in the school cafeteria for a special Thanksgiving celebration. Because of Joseph’s multiple food allergies and compromised gastrointestinal system due to short bowel...
by Laura Martin | Feb 17, 2014 | Life after the NICU
Having a child with food allergies can be daunting, overwhelming, and scary. When we learned our son had multiple food allergies, I can remember being relieved to get the results but also being very nervous. Food allergies added another layer to his already...
by Marty Barnes | Aug 15, 2012 | Life after the NICU
My daughter was born in 2006 with MANY medical issues, including no gag, suck or swallow. Not being able to use her mouth to eat, she had a gtube placed shortly after she was born. Although I was never able to breast feed in the traditional sense, I knew how...
by Bea Smith | Jun 25, 2012 | Medical Info & Resources
This past May, Caleb turned one. A huge milestone as this was a big year for him with one NICU stay, seven hospitalizations, four surgeries, and three trips to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital where we travel for his medical care. We planned a big party to...
