Raising awareness of Congenital Hypothyroidism and building support for parents and children
Just like the imperfect butterfly, children with congenital hypothyroidism are born with malfunctioning or absent thyroid glands, but just like this butterfly can fly with its broken wing, so too can these children soar. Here, I write about all things related to children and their parents living with thyroid disorders. Join me on the journey to raise awareness and build support.
I am a mother of two beautiful boys, both born with Congenital Hypothyroidism. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism during my late twenties and later learned that it was Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. My husband was diagnosed with Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism) shortly before our oldest son was born. All four of us take daily thyroid hormone replacement medication. I remember the day we received the phone call diagnosing my oldest son with Congenital Hypothyroidism. I felt so overwhelmed. I didn't want anything to be wrong with my precious newborn. I also felt very alone, since I didn't know … Read More
My family and I are just home from a family trip. It was a wonderful trip. Traveling with kids, though, is always an adventure. I have flown a lot with my kids and wanted to share my tips for packing and flying with children, especially those with health issues. 1) Make a list and check […]
Liebster Award Wow! I was nominated by Zoe of www.icedcoffeecreature.com for a Liebster Award! She writes about “Madcap Misadventures in Life, Parenting and Health!” If you haven’t read her blog, you should! She also suffers from a thyroid disorder, but she writes about much more. I’m honored and excited to accept the award! The Liebster […]
