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Groundhog Day is probably my favorite holiday. It’s pretty noncontroversial, really. Unless you really hate winter, you probably don’t have any problems with Punxsutawney Phil…

For our family, the early months of the year are the season to visit the pediatrician. With both of my boys born in this period…

Tedious background music drones on repeat. Or worse, a repetitive voice recording reminds you that the lines are full and your call is important. For…

There are many aspects of my son Finley’s journey with Alagille syndrome that I wish would stay in the past. One that stands out…

Last year, I wrote about celebrating my son Finley’s third birthday. I shared about that day to show that, although Finley has Alagille syndrome,…

Every six months, we see our gastrointestinal (GI) team at the children’s hospital. We’re fortunate to have continued to see the same two providers we…

This week I had an appointment with a new doctor to check on my health following my experience with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a…

Heading into the new year, one thing I’ve chosen to focus on is how I cope with challenges and obstacles in life. The last few…

I knew the questions that would come from my son Finley one day. We’ve been slowly teaching him about his Alagille syndrome. At almost…

I love Christmas. What’s not to like about being with friends and family, taking winter walks, and eating too much food? My dad’s always been…