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Just breathe.

On January 13, 2012 · 10 Comments · In health and wellness, nora

When Nora was around 6-7 months old, she had a bad cold with some wheezing and was diagnosed with “probable RSV.” Aside from some loud breathing and a hacking cough, it never seemed to be much of a big deal. But little did we know at the time what havoc that stupid RSV would wreak […]

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I’m so very sick

On January 10, 2012 · 14 Comments · In health and wellness, nora

…of my baby getting ear infections.

I didn’t post about it amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas, but a few days prior to the holiday, Nora was diagnosed with another ear infection. We suspected she might have one, but weren’t positive. I called the pediatrician’s office and debated aloud on the phone for several […]

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Making the Cut

On December 13, 2011 · 9 Comments · In child development, health and wellness, nora

Nora’s teeth, that is. But let’s back up a second.

Nora had her 15-month well baby doctor’s appointment today.

Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with another ear infection. We’ve chosen not to treat it at this time, since she is still sleeping well and is not completely miserable (though she has her moments). But we […]

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Working for the Weekend

On December 11, 2011 · 1 Comment · In health and wellness, nora, working mom

At the end of this past work week, Michael and I pretty much collapsed. It was a rough one.

Unfortunately, after I posted on Tuesday about Nora’s fever, she didn’t get better. In fact, just hours later, she was way worse.

Michael and I woke up to Nora crying at around 12:45 a.m. Given that […]

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Fever Pitch

On December 7, 2011 · 5 Comments · In health and wellness, nora

We’ve had a rough week around these parts. As I mentioned yesterday, Nora was cranky (due to teething) for the better part of last week. We had a bit of a reprieve over the weekend, but noticed that her appetite was decreasing. Otherwise, she seemed fine, so we attributed that to teething, too.

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