After my son Finley was diagnosed with Alagille syndrome, a number of “what if” questions lingered in the back of my mind. What would…
Be Rare with Finn - a Column by Jay Sandstrom
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsNow in kindergarten, my son is hinting at a fear of growing up
Over the past year, I was largely focused on the next big change in my family’s life: my youngest son, Finley, starting kindergarten. There would…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsFood restrictions at school prompt both worry and compassion
After months of buildup, my youngest son, Finley, who was born with Alagille syndrome, finished his first week of kindergarten. He loved starting school,…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsAfter months of anticipation, the first day of kindergarten finally arrived
After months of me writing about it, the day finally arrived: Finley, my youngest son who was born with Alagille syndrome, started kindergarten. It…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsBack-to-school shopping is complicated by Alagille syndrome
With the end of summer nearly upon us here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re already feeling the shift in seasons. The new school year is…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsKeeping up with medical appointments, even when my son is stable
As my summer in the Pacific Northwest comes to a close, I’m reflecting on everything I’ve done. Time has flown by so quickly; when raising…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsRemembering to always pack my son’s meds was a hard lesson to learn
If there is one thing I think I’m pretty good at, it’s packing for a trip. I’m pretty efficient about choosing what to bring, making…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsMy son reaches the pedals on his big boy bike, and shows me I can, too
I worry a lot about my son Finley, who was born with Alagille syndrome. At the start of his life, I worried about whether…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsWith Alagille syndrome, summer fun comes with a summer caution
My sons Jackson and Finley love the summer, when their schedules ease up. They spend their days adventuring in the neighborhood and splashing around in…
ALAGILLE SYNDROME
ColumnsA Q&A with med students helps to keep the ‘patient’ in patient care
One thing that’s important to me as a parent raising a child with a rare genetic condition is to be able to help share the…
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