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What Happened After We Said No to Propranolol for Our Baby’s Hemangioma

Last year, we were navigating our baby’s infantile hemangioma on her eyelid and trying to decide on the best course of treatment. Because of the location of the hemangioma, we were advised to consider medication, including propranolol—but ultimately chose to try a topical gel instead.

Today, I wanted to share an update on how things unfolded, what we experienced, and where her hemangioma is now. (more…)

Cold Days, Warm Hearts

Pittsburgh has been hit with a cold front lately, with high temperatures in the teens—the kind of cold that sends us bundling up but still finding fun wherever possible. Our days have been a mix of playing outside despite the chill and finding ways to get the kids’ wiggles out when it’s just too cold to be outdoors.

Dad with kids outside in the snow

We’ve layered up for time outside and we’ve been getting creative indoors by turning the living room into a mini playground and heading to the candy store! (more…)