Introducing Emerson Grace

I feel Emerson is ready to be introduced to the WS blogger community. More accurately her mama feels like she is no longer drowning and can actually commit to writing a blog. Emerson Grace is 8 months old and was diagnosed with WS about 3 months ago. She FINALLY seems to be done with her colick which I completely attribute to her hypercalcemia. I really spent the majority of her first 7 months of life soothing her. Most of our time was spent bouncing up and down and saying "shh-shh'shh" or if I was very desperate we would go into the bathroom where I could run the fan. I do feel like a professional soother and could write a book on soothing tips. It is also a good way to lose weight by the way and unfortunately get gray hair!! Anyway, life is so much better now and I am actually getting to know a beautiful, charming baby that was hidden in a body that must have felt so terrible.

The following blogs on beautiful children with WS helped me get through a very tough time and I want to dedicate this to them: Clare, Tatum, Daven Tate, Eric, Avery, Ava, Brady, and Szabi. I know only some of the moms know me, but I feel like I know all of you well and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for getting me to where I am today. By reading your thoughts, concerns, and joys I knew I wasn't alone out there. Maybe I too can provide that to new parents of children with WS. Lots of Love...