Practical and Straightforward

No nonsense. No fluff. Right to the point.

  • I Wish My Son Needed Glasses

    I don’t make a habit of wishing bad eye sight on my loved ones (or anyone for that matter.) But the taste of something I could “fix” was exhilarating. I can’t fix his heart. I can’t fix his anxiety or PTSD. I can’t fix his tantrums. I can’t fix his digestive issues or picky eating.…

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  • My Child Has A Congenital Heart Defect. Now What?

    I have been in your shoes. I have sat in the chair opposite a cardiologist and wanted to throw up. I’ve tried desperately to remain calm while taking in devastating information. My unborn baby has a congenital heart defect. In a single instant, your world is changed forever.

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  • Kate Middleton: The Right to Privacy and Media Intrusion

    Here’s a hard truth. When you become a public figure, you open yourself up to public speculation and scrutiny. Attention Is Not A Light Switch I have seen countless posts and comments slamming people for speculating on the whereabouts of Kate Middleton. Here are just a few comments I gleaned from youtube and facebook. Princess…

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  • Essentials for Surviving Your Baby’s Heart Surgery

    You can find literally thousands of baby registry recommendations online for the typical baby. I won’t waste your time in repeating someone else’s work. This is the list the other posts leave out. The one for Heart Moms.

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