Babyjandbean

LATEST ARTICLES ( 103 )

• Sing Me a Song

  

  Today was a preschool day for Baby J and it was also the day for parent/teacher conferences - our first. While I was waiting to be called in to talk to his... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• OT, Dr. C, Dr. G and a DB

  

  Today was much better than yesterday. Baby J is feeling much better and he even slept in until 9:15. He woke just as Bean's OT was showing up for this... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Can't Stay Away

  

  Baby J woke up this morning with a big, nasty stomach bug. My mother, aka Nani, was here so she got up with him. I didn't know that he was sick until Bean... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Do I Say?

  

  As Bean gets older, his delays are more and more evident. Now, when we are around friends that have kids the same age - or even (sometimes much) younger than... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Progress

  

  This past week, Bean has made a lot of progress in a lot of ways. One characteristic of young children with Williams Syndrome is that they have feeding... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Heck No, AFOs and the Worst Mom of the Day Award

  

  This is a picture that I took of Baby J last night. He was in a good mood and being a big goof. I wish that mood carried through to this morning. Something, I... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Much is Too Much?

  

  When I made the decision to stay home with the kids, for at least some period of time, I anticipated doing fun activities in and out of the house and creating... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• "Is My Baby Ok?"

  What can I say? My kids are charming. Baby J and Bean had their cardiology appointments this morning. Baby J whizzed through the vitals as soon as we got there... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Playing Doctor

  

  Baby J loves going to the doctor. He likes all the neat little gadgets and loves interacting with everyone. Bean, on the other hand, has developed a severe... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sunny Saturday

  

  This morning started out like most other Saturdays. Baby J and Bean got up a bit too early. Bean was cranky while he was waiting to eat - he has to take a med... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• For a Boy Or a Girl?

  

  How about a little change of pace because we all need something fun and a wee bit random to help us get through our Friday afternoon. A guy I use to work with... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Not Sorry

  

  I took the boys for a walk yesterday morning even though it was a little (ok, a lot) chilly. It was one of those days that we just needed to get out of the... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Perspective

  

  For the most part, I do a pretty good job of keeping a positive outlook for my life and circumstances. But, but, but...I have been feeling sorry for myself... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pass!

  

  He passed!Bean has a number of food intolerances that result in a bad stomach ache even with very limited exposure. As a result, he and I - because of nursing... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby Steps

  

  These teeny-tiny feet belong to a little boy, my sweet Bean, who has been putting them to good use. Bean has been wanting to be on his feet for some time now an... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Seriously???

  

  I had grandiose plans for a post today about my parenting philosophy, specifically my approach to parenting a child with special needs. Alas, it was not meant t... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• What is Williams Syndrome and Things You Can Do

  

  I have mentioned several times that Bean was recently diagnosed with Williams Syndrome (WS) but I haven't done a great job of defining WS. The best description... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Almonds and Opinions

  

  Bean has a number of food intolerances - not true allergies - rather intolerances that affect his gi tract and give him horrible stomach pains. Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Perfectly Imperfect

  

  Bean has the most beautiful blue eyes. Every time we are out, we get comments on those eyes. They are beautiful, blue, sparkly and full of emotion. They are als... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Say What?!?!

  

  All kids have a silly streak and Baby J is no exception. Actually, he's silly more often than not and he's been saying some crazy things lately. Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION