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Myself 58, my son 38, and my grandson 7 all have Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. My mother passed away with it when I was 15 and… Continue reading We’re aware were Rare

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ADNP-syndrome – Breaking out of the bubble.

My son Albert found his tribe in the spring of 2015. He was 5 years old then. Born in 2009, Albert had a rough start… Continue reading ADNP-syndrome – Breaking out of the bubble.

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Whitleigh’s Casting for the Curve

In December, my 18-month-old daughter, Whitleigh was diagnosed with Progressive Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis. While scoliosis is not rare, this form of it is! Only 1 in 10,000… Continue reading Whitleigh’s Casting for the Curve

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Shame and blame

Hi everyone, I’ll keep this brief. I first noticed I had a problem over 30 years ago, just after I’d had my first child. There’s… Continue reading Shame and blame

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Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Parenting is a journey that no one prepares you for, especially when we’re parents for the first time. We can read many books, learn many… Continue reading Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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Hanna and Pten

Hanna wurde mit 28 Monaten BBRS diagnoszitiert. Schon bei der Geburt hatte sie einen schwachen Muskeltonus und erreichte keinen Entwicklungsmeilenstein. Sie hat eine Tracheomalazie und… Continue reading Hanna and Pten

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Not Your “Normal” Pregnancy Itch

It was my first pregnancy – the first child for both my husband and I – we were elated! We had just been married 3… Continue reading Not Your “Normal” Pregnancy Itch

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Behcets Disease

Behcet’s Disease pronounced “Betjets” or “Besh-hays” is as I know it a persistent inflammatory condition associated with impaired auto immunity and pain. The symptoms persist… Continue reading Behcets Disease

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Behcets Disease

Behcet’s Disease pronounced “Betjets” or “Besh-hays” is as I know it a persistent inflammatory condition associated with impaired auto immunity and pain. The symptoms persist… Continue reading Behcets Disease

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