As most of you know, there were several states slammed by a massive ice storm this past week. The state that I live in was hit particularly badly and we still have many residents with out power. It was very difficult and the clean up will be lengthy but this storm taught me a few thing about acid reflux that I wasn't expecting to... Read more
Ella was recently evaluated by a pediatric gastroenterologist and send to our Children's hospital for an EGD. Just the thought of it was enough to scare the tar out of me. I mean, they would have to sedate her for the test and THAT was enough to conjure mental images of her infant apnea and ER visit. I was well on my way to... Read more
Let me preface this by saying that I am grateful that no one in my family "looks sick". That having been said have you ever felt like because you (or your child) looks well your medical needs are not taken as seriously?
Over the years I have talked with many parents and acid reflux patients who have found this very thing to be... Read more
When your little one is dealing with acid reflux it can be very hard to navigate all of the "food functions" that occur between November and January. Many of us have chosen to opt out of a lot of things because they are not worth the battle.
We just had a chili potluck with "Trunk or Treat" at our church for Halloween. ... Read more
When your family does not understand your own acid reflux or that of your child's it can make holiday dining very stressful. The well meaning relative who thinks your little dumpling needs just one more piece of pie... not knowing that once more piece means a night of agony. Or the mother who is offended when you can't eat... Read more
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