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The Arboretum and James’ Sensory Signals
My Days With James

The Arboretum and James’ Sensory Signals

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Alison • 6 Comments

We decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather Tuesday, and took a trip to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. RSV season is not officially over yet in Dallas County, but we’re slowly getting back into the real world among other people, and it feels good. The Arboretum is one of those magical places … Continue reading →

James’ New Friend, The Pigeon
Life After NICU / My Days With James

James’ New Friend, The Pigeon

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Alison • 5 Comments

This is the most common sight in our house right now. James has always adored books. From an early age he used to pull every one out to find exactly the one he was looking for, then flip through the pages looking at all the pictures. He did go through a phase when he wanted … Continue reading →

Recovering From RSV and Pneumonia, One Year Later
Flashback Friday / Life After NICU

Recovering From RSV and Pneumonia, One Year Later

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Alison • 2 Comments

One year ago today we brought our little guy home from Our Children’s House, a rehab facility in Dallas. For those of you new to 22w6d, James spent five weeks in the hospital and ten days at OCH last winter due to RSV and pneumonia. We left OCH before James was ready, but he was … Continue reading →

Jumping Back In; A Little James-Update
Life After NICU / My Days With James

Jumping Back In; A Little James-Update

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Alison • 1 Comment

Where to begin…so much time has passed, and my little guy has made amazing changes these last few months. I think an old-fashioned update with a few cute photos is in order. First of all, James is still eating! He’s growing and gaining weight – he even gained half a pound while fighting off a … Continue reading →

James and His Tube, A Little Update
Life After NICU

James and His Tube, A Little Update

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Alison • 4 Comments

Been too long since I’ve taken the time to sit and write a little. And I can tell because as hectic as life has been, it feels ten times that hectic in my head. This time when I sit and think, process the day, it helps much more than I realized. It’s my only therapy, and wow, do … Continue reading →

Vacation and a Feeding Evaluation, A Look Ahead
Life After NICU

Vacation and a Feeding Evaluation, A Look Ahead

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Alison • 2 Comments

James and I will be setting off on a big adventure next week (Dad and Grandma will follow shortly after). Looking forward to lots of fun, and hoping for some insight from a very important appointment for James. James continues to struggle with feeding. I’m sure that comes as no surprise to you as I … Continue reading →

Creating a Safe, Sensory-Seeking Environment
Life After NICU

Creating a Safe, Sensory-Seeking Environment

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Alison • 2 Comments

It’s been about five weeks since we developed a plan to address James’ sensory processing difficulties. I wanted to post an update sooner, but he’s been sick for about three of those weeks. Because he hasn’t felt well, I haven’t been as structured as I wanted to be with the changes to James’ daily routine. … Continue reading →

PPCD with Dallas School District, This May Work
Life After NICU

PPCD with Dallas School District, This May Work

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Alison • 4 Comments

Just over a month ago we began the transition process for James to move from Early Childhood Intervention to the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD). ECI will end when James turns three, and he’ll be three in less than 2 months. Time truly goes so quickly. I am the luckiest Mommy in the … Continue reading →

Playing in the Lion’s Den; Protecting James From His Peers
Life After NICU

Playing in the Lion’s Den; Protecting James From His Peers

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Alison • 4 Comments

And so it begins. I knew it would happen at some point. It was bound to. James is different from most kids and different isn’t good when you’re a child. Different gets you picked on. But he’s only two, I thought I’d have a few more years before I’d feel compelled to come to his defense with another child. … Continue reading →

Sensory Processing Challenges, Our Journey Continues
Life After NICU

Sensory Processing Challenges, Our Journey Continues

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Alison • 5 Comments

A few things I never thought I’d say: “James, don’t bite your arm.” “James, don’t drag your head across the floor.” and my favorite, “James, don’t lick the tree, (short pause) or the telephone pole!” Our latest challenge continues to be addressing James’ sensory needs. He has a variety of them, and they seem to … Continue reading →

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