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Meet fearless Frankie and her parents
Update: In March of 2010, her parents announced that Frankie discovered the joy of eating and left tube-feeding behind for good! I’d like to introduce you to Francesca and her devoted parents. Their...
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Confident Mom Interview #1: Meet Suzanne, the Fearless Formula Feeder
When I was forced to give up breastfeeding for the health of my baby, I was heartbroken and plunged into an even deeper and darker postpartum depression. It seemed like a no-win situation: I was...
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Confident mom interview #2: Jennifer of Sweet Futility
I’d like to introduce you to my cousin Jennifer. There are a few things you should know about her. First off, she’s really, really smart. Or as they say in Massachusetts, where she lives and where I’m...
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Three cheers for Zander! Oh yeah, AND HIS MOM.
Today isn’t just another Tuesday. It’s a very important day. Today, February 9, 2010, is the day Alexander (Zander or Zandy to those who love him) left his G tube behind. For good! I can’t tell you how...
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Confident Mom Interview #4: Roller derby mama Erin Clark
How about a little dose of “bad ass”? I had the pleasure of meeting Erin Clark during my time as a copywriter at an ad agency. Erin managed a couple of the accounts I worked on. At that time, she was...
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Hooray for Heath, his mom, and inspiring tube weaning success!
Meet Heath. Ain't he sweet? Remember Zander? Well he’s got company. (The tube-free ranks are growing.) Sadly, I kept putting off this post because the hugeness of the triumph deserves a truly well...
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If you have a daughter, you’ll understand
Scares the living crap out of me: Fashion bras for four-year-olds. With defined cups. And no straps. (Video from Jessica Gottlieb.) Gives me such hope: Chelsea Baker, a 13-year old Little League 65-mph...
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Takeaways from Dr. Susan Barry’s Web Interview (School Crossings: How the...
First off, I have to admit that I entered the web meeting eight to nine minutes late. This will be the opposite of shocking to anyone who knows me. I was infuriated! I’d been anticipating this thing to...
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Meet the brave and amazing Ava.
Clearly, Ava's pretty fabulous. (And she just so happens to be the #1 fan of Yo Gabba Gabba in all the world.) I’d like to introduce you to Ava. For Ava and her family, tube feeding is a precious gift....
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Thank you
So many times, comments from visitors have made me cry. Made me feel like it’s all worthwhile, and that life is just wonderful. You give me hope. You give me faith in the world. Thank you to “CJ’s...
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