Tag Archives: tube weaning success

Blogging. Stella. Me me me!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Feeling anxious. It keeps being said in the media and whatnot (on blogs, probably) that blogging is extremely narcissistic. I’m worried that I’m not measuring up because this blog is only somewhat narcissistic so far. You see, I need to … Continue reading →

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Thank you

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

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 mommy,” whose … Continue reading →

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New “tube weaning stories” page

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

Just a note to say that in this blog’s navigation I’ve replaced the “Stella’s Tube Wean” page with a more broad and helpful “Tube Weaning Stories” page. All of these children’s stories deserved to be more prominent, darn it! I … Continue reading →

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More on the risks of NG tubes

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

A couple of things to share for now: A message I sent in an effort to get support for Stella’s wean, and an AAP study. Below is the actual text of an email, including excerpts from research that I paid … Continue reading →

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Taking a stand against tube-feeding crimes and negligence

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

Someone needs to say it: tube-fed children and their families are being neglected and often outright abused by a dehumanizing, misguided health “care” system. If you don’t believe me, read on. Or at the very least, get a glimpse of … Continue reading →

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Hooray for Heath, his mom, and inspiring tube weaning success!

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

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 written, heartfelt description. Which takes time and energy that I’ve been lacking, … Continue reading →

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Three cheers for Zander! Oh yeah, AND HIS MOM.

Posted on February 9, 2010 by

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 huge this … Continue reading →

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3 reasons to smile

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Stella’s Auntie Corinne (my youngest sister) and Uncle Colin (the duo also known as “C squared”) flew in from Boston for a few days, but now they are gone, and Stella and I are suffering from withdrawal. Just before C … Continue reading →

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Stella Enters Single Digits

Posted on August 19, 2009 by

Stella turned one on Monday. I should probably say something really profound and eloquent and heartfelt but all I keep thinking to myself is “HOLY SHITBALLS!” Over and over and over. Okay, I’ll say that after 12 mind-blowing months, it … Continue reading →

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*Overly dramatic sigh*

Posted on June 21, 2009 by

I should be blogging often as Stella is giving me tons of Grade A writing material. She took her first steps last week and is getting four new teeth (all at once). But I’m feeling pretty depressed lately, so every … Continue reading →

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