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Living with HHT Book
Have you read my new book, Living with HHT: Understanding and Managing Your Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia? It’s designed to tell you everything you need to know about HHT to keep yourself and your family as healthy as possible and to cope with the stresses of having HHT. I’m happy to report that the book, released…
Read MoreGenetics 101! Happy New Year, HHT Community!
I thought I would use this time and space to update you on the newest Friday family addition, our son, Theo! Theodore was born last month and came out a healthy, hefty bundle of snuggles and cuteness. Our life has been a giant blur of moving to a new duty station, having a baby, chasing…
Read MoreI am So Lucky!!!
A silver lining is a funny thing. You wish you could see it while you are mucking your way through a crisis, but you can’t, and it often doesn’t show up for a long time, if at all. My silver lining appeared in the most unexpected of ways. This HHT story seems like it should start with…
Read MoreEleanor goes to the dentist with her prophylactic antibiotics!
As a child, I LOVED going to the dentist. I hope by starting Eleanor out young, I can instill an excitement about dental health in her to avoid any fears/anxieties about the dentist in the future. Going to the dentist with HHT can add a bit of complexity. If you have or don’t know if you…
Read MoreIt’s All About Balance
This month, I’m spreading positivity! Focusing on me, and you, and how we should be taking better care of our overall well-being. Remember, you may have HHT, but HHT does not have you – it does not define you and all you aspire to be! I’ll be the first to admit some days are easier…
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