Eloise the Tiny Fighter
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- Those who have experienced pain…
Today is Easter Sunday — a day where many all over the world celebrate hope. The year Eloise was born, I made her birth announcement on Good Friday, with the… Continue Reading → - With every new virus comes an onslaught of seizures
For the third time since we came home less than a month ago, Eloise has a virus. Which now means days of almost constant seizures. Considering she just had 5… Continue Reading → - After a year break, her seizures are back
The short story. Eloise’s seizures have returned. We thought it was just an indication she was getting sick and they’d go away again, but they might be here to stay…. Continue Reading → - Lipstick, pie, and IKEA
Eloise’s first 3-4 months were dark for Brian and I. Very dark. Very very very dark. Eloise was struggling with severe reflux provoked by extreme food intolerances. It meant she… Continue Reading → - Eloise turns 3!
This last year has been a tough one for sweet Eloise and us as her caregivers. But there were still joyful times even amidst all of the pain and tears…. Continue Reading → - Some days we’re barely making it
If you’re thriving in this season I am honestly so happy for you. However, if you’re barely making it day to day, know that you are not alone — we’re… Continue Reading → - Both beautiful and heartbreaking — Part 2
This is part 2 to the story of Eloise’s baby brother K entering our lives. You can read Making his entrance — Part 1 here. Over the last few years,… Continue Reading → - Making his entrance – Part 1
It’s crazy how much guilt one simple thing — like when and how the baby comes — can bring with it. Originally, baby boy’s due date was September 3. Then… Continue Reading → - Part 6: Self-care survival plans
Will this baby be as hard as Eloise? Will we be as exhausted? We have no way of knowing until he arrives. But we decided that, this time, knowing roughly some of the worst case scenarios that we experienced last time, we’d rather be overprepared than try to wing it when baby arrives. - Part 5: Navigating the pregnancy anxiety rollercoaster
Two steps forward. One big step back.
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Eloise The Tiny Fighter 