I’m grateful to report after a rough weekend both physically and emotionally, we are finally “on the mend”. However, the “Gunkitis” didn’t leave the house without taking down Mama first. Gunkitis – snot-filled, coughing, chest aching, fever, sneezing, wheezing, cranky YUCKS I have 1 more day left of steroid treatments and hopefully I will be …
Read MoreTraveling with kids is no easy task, but the memories are sooooo worth the days of packing and planning. Many of you have hounded requested me to share some tips we’ve learned as we’ve traveled with quadruplets. I by no means feel like an expert, but I’m happy to share some of our experiences that …
Read MoreWe thought we could kick this nasty virus once and for all, but the boys were up coughing most of the night and Isaac woke up complaining about his ear hurting. So we paid our favorite doctor, Dr. Kersteff (Brooks refers to him affectionately as Dr. Curse, which Isaac likes to correct him and says …
Read MoreYou might have caught that Isaac spent the wee hours of the morning in the ER with his daddy. Apparently, he was in desperate need of some one on one time. So much for a plain ole boring fever. Shortly after we tucked him into to bed for the night he woke up in a …
Read More*****UPDATE********** After putting the boys down for the night, Isaac has woke up twice, with a raspy strider and gasping for breath. (So much for non-scary illnesses.) It looks like classic croup, but we don’t want to take our chances through the night. Our on call doctor advised us to get him to the ER, …
Read MoreI’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. WE ARE SO STINKIN’ BLESSED WITH OUR FAMILY OF READERS! I came to you discouraged, exhausted, and in tears and you came to the rescue. Seriously, if you’re having any trouble with bedtime at your house, there’s some brainy, creative, and insightful ideas in the comment section …
Read More(Door Knob Opens) “I need to go potty.” (Back to Bed Tactics) (Door Opens) “My toe hurts.” (Reluctant Back to Bed Tactics) (Door Opens) “I need a drink of water.” Minutes Pass and I Think All Is FINALLY quiet for the night… (Door Opens) “I need my yellow dog.” (Desperate Back to Bed Tactics) (Door …
Read MoreI know a lot of you have enjoyed my Keepin’ It Real Rewinds Series that I started to chronicle our experience with infertility, and an extreme high-risk pregnancy. It’s been a true privilege to connect to you through them, and to hear your own stories and struggles. It’s also been a true joy to celebrate …
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