Lately we have been really focused on helping Kay get more comfortable wearing her BAHA again. For anyone who may not be familiar, a BAHA is a bone anchored hearing aid. It helps transmit sound through bone conduction instead of the traditional way sound travels through the ear. For Kay, this little device can make…
Two years ago, our world changed. What started as a trip to the pediatrician quickly turned into a diagnosis that would forever become part of our family’s story. Hearing the words “Type 1 Diabetes” attached to your child is something that is impossible to prepare for. In an instant, our lives became filled with finger…
One of the topics we’ve been exploring lately is whether Kay may also have ADHD. Recently, we had our first appointment with a PMHNP-BC, which stands for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In simple terms, he is a medical provider who specializes in mental health and behavioral conditions, including things like ADHD, autism, anxiety, and…
Kay recently had an appointment with hematology after some results from her annual bloodwork raised a few questions. Whenever additional testing or specialist appointments come up, it can be a little nerve wracking. Even when you know there is likely a reasonable explanation, it is hard not to let your mind wander while you wait…
Two years ago, I walked a tiny 3-year-old Kay into preschool for the very first time. I remember wondering how she would do, if she would be comfortable, if the other kids would understand her, and honestly… if I was ready for it myself. Now here we are, celebrating her last day of pre-K, and…
As summer approached, I originally signed Kay up for Extended School Year services through the school district. For those unfamiliar, ESY is essentially summer school designed to help children continue working on skills during the break so there isn’t regression before the new school year begins. But recently, another opportunity came up that just felt…
This past weekend we celebrated my dad’s birthday, and honestly, it was one of those simple days that ends up meaning the most. We kept everything pretty low key, relaxing at home, spending time together, swimming, and just enjoying each other’s company without any big plans or distractions. Lately, swimming has become Kay’s absolute favorite…
Watching Kay at her final pre-k performance feels like one of those moments you wish you could freeze in time forever. It was beautiful, emotional, and honestly a little hard on my mama heart. Sitting there watching her sing and participate so confidently, I couldn’t help but think back to her very first pre-k program…
This past Mother’s Day felt like such a meaningful pause in the middle of a very full life. It was my fifth year getting to celebrate Mother’s Day thanks to my sweet Kay, and every year I find myself reflecting on just how much motherhood has shaped me in ways I never could have predicted.…
Kay lost her first baby tooth and it feels like one of those small moments that somehow carries a lot of meaning. At her dentist visit at the end of April, we were told that one of her two bottom loose teeth would likely be coming out within the next couple of weeks, especially if…
