Babyjandbean

LATEST ARTICLES ( 103 )

• Honor Corbin and Save a Life: Guest Post from Ruth Caruthers

  We are on vacation this week with very limited Internet access but not to worry… I have something very special planned. My friend Ruth Caruthers has kindly... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Vacation!!!

  

  This morning, the dudes were transfixed by the rain.This afforded Husband and me the brief opportunity to get a little bit of packing done while they were... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• It All Worked out in the End...

  

  Baby J has turned in to a pretty decent sleeper. He usually even sleeps in until 8:00 or 8:30. Not yesterday.He woke up at 6:30 in tears. Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bleeping Teeth

  

  Bleep. Bleepity-bleep bleep bleep. Bean needs dental surgery. Bleep!If you are familiar with Williams syndrome, you know that dental problems involving enamel... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sleep, Baby, Sleep!

  

  It is very common for people with Williams syndrome to have sleep problems. Bean is not an exception. As a matter of fact, he is an absolutely horrible sleeper. Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cheese, Please!

  

  Earlier this week, I took Bean to his check up with his GI. His reflux continues to be under control, for the most part. He has flares here and there but... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Whee! It's Wordless Wednesday!

  

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  Posted on 13 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Who is This Kid?

  

  Last week, when I took the kids to the grocery store, Baby J noticed the veggie trays and begged me to buy one. Who is he?This is the kid that is a junk food... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Eating My Words

  

  I'll never do that.I can't tell you how many times those words have come out of my mouth. But I can pretty much guarantee that each time they have, I've had to... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Earmuffs in July

  

  I took a little break from the whole blogging/facebook/twitter thing for a couple of days but I'm back!Last weekend, we visited my family for the 4th of July. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Empathy

  

  Bean did the cutest thing today. Ok, well, he did a lot of cute things but one action was especially heart warming.After his nap, Bean was climbing all over... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Say What?!?! - 06/30/2011

  

  It's been a while since I've done one of these, so here it goes... Another rendition of Baby J silliness...Me: Honey, please keep your snack in here.Baby J:... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 DIARIES

• ENT, Audiology and the Sniffles

  

  Bean has recently discovered that he likes sitting in waiting room chairs when we go to doctor appointments. Here he is at one of his many appointments over... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 DIARIES

• Are We Going to the Hospital?

  

  Every time we get in the car, Baby J asks (excitedly!) if we are going to the hospital. This happened yesterday when he and I were on our way to shop for... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2011 DIARIES

• Something's Up

  

  Well, kind of. It seems to be getting better, but anyway...For the last two weeks, Bean couldn't get enough outside play. He mastered walking up and down the... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• It Went Pretty Well!

  

  Bean had his first endocrinology appointment yesterday. He needs an endo because he is borderline hypercalcemic. Also, people with Williams syndrome (WS) often... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Breathe

  

  Most of the people that read this blog are friends, family, other Williams syndrome (WS) and special needs parents, and various blog buddies. Still, I get a fai... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• What's He up To?

  

  It's been a while since I've done an update on Bean's developmental progress so here it goes... Bean is a walker! He's finally spending about 90% of the time... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Awareness

  Williams Syndrome Awareness Week ended a few weeks ago but much has been done since then to raise awareness.Last Friday, ABC's 20/20 did a segment on WS. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Take

  

  I'm often asked what it's like to raise a child with special needs. How do I cope? It must be so hard...It is hard. I worry about Bean's future. How will his... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION