Kay had her three-month endocrinology checkup this week, and it was also Maeve’s very first visit to this office. Maeve was a rockstar as always. She stayed calm, well-behaved, and even alerted to a low blood sugar during our visit, reminding us why she is such an important part of Kay’s care team. One of…
Did you know that October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month? October was first designated as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the 1980s. Every year since, this month has been dedicated to raising awareness, celebrating abilities, and promoting inclusion. So how can you join in? You can wear mismatched socks or the colors yellow and…
T-Ball season is here again, and we could not be more excited! This year Maeve joined us for the fun, and I was curious to see how she would handle the experience. T-Ball can be a very busy and sometimes chaotic environment, especially on opening day. Families pack the stands to cheer on their players,…
On Friday Kay, Maeve, my mom, and I met up with my dad at his union hall to thank the members before their meeting began. We wanted to let them know how much their generosity has meant to us. Their contributions not only helped us reach our goal to bring Maeve into our family, but…
This week, Kay had her six-month ENT checkup. Normally, these visits are pretty straightforward: she sees her audiologist first, then the ENT reviews any updates and follows up. Since both offices share the same suite, it is usually a smooth process. But this time, things did not go as planned. Kay’s insurance had not approved…
Kay, Maeve, and I recently took our very first trip to Reno, Nevada, with my boyfriend, Tyler, to visit his family for a few days. It was full of “firsts” for us: our first trip all together, our first trip since Kay’s diabetes diagnosis, and our very first adventure traveling with Maeve. Preparing for everything…
Over the weekend I took Kay to Music Makers at GiGi’s Playhouse. It had been a while since we were able to attend this program, and Kay always has such a great time. This time we even brought Maeve along for her very first experience. It can be quite the task to help Maeve settle…
One of the best parts about receiving Maeve from a local organization is how easy it is to get follow-up assistance when I need it. Her trainer has been wonderful and always encourages me to reach out with any questions or concerns. Maeve is still just a puppy at only eight months old, and while…
Last week my mom and I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the annual GiGi’s Playhouse Las Vegas gala. This event is always such a magical evening that brings out every emotion, and it is deeply meaningful to me. I never take the chance to attend for granted. The gala gathers people from all over…
Because of Kay’s hearing loss in both ears, she receives a few extra services through the school district. These services are meant to support her learning and ensure she can hear her teacher as clearly as possible. As part of this, she has a hearing test with the district once a year in addition to…
