- October 30th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
“A 2002 literature review of elective abortion rates found that 91–93% of pregnancies in the United States with a diagnosis of Down syndrome were terminated. Data from the National Down Syndrome C…
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- October 27th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
More accurate screening and an increase in the number of younger mothers being screened for Down's syndrome may have forestalled an expected increase in the number of babies born with the condition in…
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- October 22nd, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
I’m a horrible 31 for 21 blogger this year. Must be in a funk. There are multiple things to say and multiple ways to say them, but no words. I’m scared. I’m horror-struck and afraid that Elliot…
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- October 18th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
I loved this costume. It actually came from our dear friends, Rhett and Pam.Elliot crashed hard after an eventful Halloween a few years ago!
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- October 17th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Worth reposting - go Parenting Magazine! Do check out the 2009 entries as well.
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- October 12th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Such a little pumpkin – Wee E weighed in at a whopping 5 pounds in October of 2006. Still my little man, he now sits at 24 pounds at three years old. He’ll always be my baby!
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- October 9th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Sorry, no Elliot photo today - today took a turn.___________I suppose one could say that I am savvy from a medical standpoint. A mother learns quickly when multiple organs and multiple specialists are…
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- October 8th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
A little bit out of succession, but this is too cute not to post now. Elliot loves school, especially when he gets to play in shaving cream with his buddies! I tried for the life of me to fiqure out w…
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- October 7th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Sometimes the day turns into night and I don’t even know what happened. Like yesterday, when I neglected to get my 6th post up. It was a crummy day with no rest for the weary and getting up at 4:30…
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- October 5th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Elliot will forever have his sister wrapped around his finger. Nora, at the age of 4, had seen more from a medical standpoint than most people see in a lifetime. She’s such a strong little lady beca…
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- October 4th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Down syndrome brings you close to so many wonderful people. In this photograph, Elliot is being held by his primary NICU nurse. I love this woman. Love her so much in fact that she is Elliot’s Godmo…
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- October 3rd, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Mr. mighty he was! As a 32-week preemie, Elliot spent a total of a mere 12 days in the NICU. Said ‘bye bye’ to the O2 in house at 12 hours! And really, based upon his gestational age, he should ha…
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- October 2nd, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
- October 1st, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
And in conjunction with the celebration, I am again going to participate in Tricia’s annual 31 for 21 challenge. This year, I will chronicle Elliot’s life in photos. What a wonderful life it is.He…
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- September 17th, 2009
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009By Penny Starr, Senior Staff Writer(CNSNews.com) – Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) on Tuesday shared a personal story that shows why he is passionate about protecting the mo…
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- September 9th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
- September 6th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Isaac is a jovial, vigorous and very energetic two-year old. And, after two years of his rambunctious nature, I’m still kicking…and so is Jeff.Our boy is in love with cars, Elmo (of course), balls…
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- September 3rd, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
I have neglected to blog about Elliot’s most recent setback; of course, it is much easier to post quickly on Facebook and the hospital’s server is slow. But, he’s in house with terrible H1N1 sym…
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- August 29th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Elliot’s IEP review went very well. Of course, I had a lot of apprehension about it, and I was wondering just why we were reviewing a mere one week into school. Turns out that it was simply a formal…
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- August 21st, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
There really has never been anything definitive to hold on to, so I simply hold on to him…Elliot that is. He is definitive, but his abilities are not. But, it’s okay. Now it is time to let him go,…
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- August 18th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Elliot starts preschool on Monday.IEP – check.Teacher home visit – check.School open house – check.Mom – still a wreck.We visit the pediatrician today for the well-child check-up. Elliot will…
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- August 17th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Wee E took second in the Blue Bunny Ice Cream contest. That's my boy! Thanks for all of the votes! And, thanks to Tammy for setting this up!
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- August 12th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
- August 7th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Happy birthday, Elliot! Momma still listens through silence.Momma still reads between the lines.Momma still waits for you to stand…to walk.Momma still dresses you in 18-month clothes.Momma still tri…
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- August 6th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
I logged on to Elliot’s beloved bloggy this morning and half of it was literally missing. Of course, I emailed a certain genius that I know, and low and behold, look what happened! This special pers…
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- August 2nd, 2009
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mominnebraska is celebrating her birthday today!
- July 31st, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Wee E is a finalist in the Blue Bunny photo contest. Please go here and vote for my dear boy.Elliot is #8.If anything, I can get him to lick some ice cream for a year! Ice cream and Pediasure - pretty…
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- July 14th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
I have blogged about Elliot’s oral aversions numerous times. My dear boy is still strictly ingesting Vanilla Pediasure. He has learned, however, that a person has to be nuts not to like ice cream.He…
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- June 17th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
- June 6th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
So many learned over the last two and a half years. I’m thankful for each and every one of them. We keep on going.What I find most compelling about Elliot is that his zest never seems to go away. Th…
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- June 2nd, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
I have become so very accustomed to reporting bad news.It is almost harder to talk about something positive. But, low and behold, I am in receipt of excellent news.I was cautiously optimistic on Frida…
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- May 27th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Have you ever tried to put together a jigsaw puzzle, gotten really close to finishing it and found that you had lost a piece? The cat drug it away or whatever. That’s where I am at with regard to El…
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- May 15th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Make an on-line slideshow at www.OneTrueMedia.com
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- May 11th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
So, we tried to take a good Mother’s Day photo to no avail, so instead are some of the outtakes. Ah well, a day in the life. Nora’s ballet dress rehearsal photos also. Such a pretty princess. Elli…
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- May 7th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
According to yesterday’s biopsy result (explained so brusquely to me over the phone) Elliot has liver fibrosis. So, what does this mean?"Liver fibrosis refers to the accumulation of tough, fibrous s…
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- May 3rd, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Lincoln Public Schools does a wonderful job incorporating the importance of the arts in their core curriculum. And each year, star artists are chosen from each grade school. Nora was one of three firs…
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- May 1st, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
I’m home and Elliot resides at Children’s with Jeff. He was looking very weary following the procedures:1. Gallbladder removal: Surgery performed laparoscopically using 4 small incisions in Elliot…
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- April 29th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
I don’t do surgery. Jeff does surgery.I have horrible thoughts when he is wheeled away…veering down the hall to go under the knife. They took him away 30 minutes following his grandiose entrance i…
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- April 19th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
I’m trying to comprehend just why I am so sad as of late. I am surrounded by such beauty. Case in point: the tree. I love this tree and each year I pose with the kids and the tree as it blooms. Last…
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- April 14th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions
Elliot has been perpetually enthralled with this tub at my mother’s. I finally let him get in on Easter. He looks like one of those Anne Geddes babies!
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- April 9th, 2009
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mominnebraska has posted a new entry on: Elliot's Expeditions