Babyjandbean

LATEST ARTICLES ( 103 )

• I Am Not a Crafty Mama

  

  Bean recently acquired a new habit. Well, he's been able to do it for a while. But lately, I have not been able to keep a diaper on him for anything. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Strike

  

  Don't let this picture fool you. Bean doesn't eat. He's never been a good eater and he eats very small amounts when he does eat. But lately, it's been worse tha... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Typically Quirky

  

  All kids are quirky. Baby J is not an exception.He is developing "typically" and like a lot of typical 3-year olds, he has a silly streak a mile long. Baby J... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meant to Be

  

  One of the most important lessons to learn as a parent is how and when to pick battles.You know those shopping carts at grocery stores with the attached cars? Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Decisions

  

  One of the many joys - and challenges - of parenting is making decision after decision after decision. Medicated or natural birth? breast or bottle? Cloth or... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fortunate

  

  Lately, quite a few children with Williams syndrome (WS) are having heart cath's and open heart surgeries as well as other significant medical procedures. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Making Time

  

  So, I took a break from writing for a few days. I didn't intend to but we got very busy with Memorial Day weekend festivities and when I turned on my laptop thi... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Graduate

  

  Today was Baby J's last day of preschool and there was a lovely little graduation ceremony. He was so pleased with himself and I couldn't have been more proud o... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thrilling, Thunderous Threes

  

  Baby J was always my (relatively) easy kid. He met milestones, ate well (with some coaxing), napped and slept well (again, with some coaxing), and had a very... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• See This Face?

  

  Does it look like the face of pain to you? Nope? That's because he's not in pain. Not anymore, thank goodness!Husband and I waited a long, long time to get to... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pittsburgh Walk for Williams Syndrome 2011

  

  We attended our first (of many) Williams walks yesterday. About 20 members of our family and family of friends came out to support Bean and raise awareness for... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Balance

  

  I've been spending a lot of time lately thinking about returning to work and with that, I've been thinking a lot about my life in general. Before having kids,... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Love...

  

  I love that the boys play together now. This is one of the many benefits of having children so close in age.At times, they fight over toys. They push. They pull... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hold Them Tight

  

  This morning was a busy one for me and the kids - and Nani (she was here today, too.) We woke up, got dressed, got breakfast and then got ready for three,... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch-ch-ch-changes

  

  Now that Williams Syndrome Awareness Week has come to a close, I have made a few enhancements to my blog.First, I have purchased my own domain. My blog link is... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Williams Syndrome Awareness Day 7: Putting the Pieces Together

  

  Today marks the close of Williams Syndrome Awareness Week. It's not, however, the end of efforts to raise awareness about Williams syndrome (WS) and the... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2011 DIARIES, HEALTH, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Williams Syndrome Awareness Day 4: Belly Aches and Other Ailments

  

  Earlier this week, I wrote about various heart problems associated with Williams syndrome (WS). Unfortunately, people with WS are often affected by other seriou... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Williams Syndrome Awareness Day 6: Beautiful

  

  Within about 15 minutes of meeting Bean, his geneticist told us that she was fairly certain that he had Williams syndrome (WS). Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Williams Syndrome Awareness Day 5: Where to Go Next?

  

  After getting Bean's diagnosis, I had a few moments of panic. I didn't know where to go or what to do. I was relieved to learn that there are many services and... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Williams Syndrome Awareness Day 3: Complexity

  

  Most, if not all, children with WS have developmental delays. They smile, talk, giggle, and walk later than most other children. But they do eventually achieve... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION