Category: Becky

Beckygram: Adjustment

Kathleen Rauch3 Comments

I know it has been a busy week with some unexpected medical visits. But I think my car seat needs an adjustment.

Normally, I’m looking out the back window. And now I’m staring at the ceiling. Quick question: Am I about to be launched into space?

Beckygram: Adaptation

Kathleen Rauch7 Comments

I am almost 28 months old now. Most children my age are running around being chased by a parent. However, I am still not standing independently and I cannot walk. As a child with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, my medical team and therapists expect delays.

But my lack of gross motor skills has been a source of surprise and frustration, particularly for my physical therapist.

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Beckygram: Multitasking

Kathleen Rauch7 Comments

I’ve heard about multitasking before and I’ve observed adults juggle the following tasks: Checking emails while grocery shopping. Making a doctor’s appointment while sitting in traffic. Folding laundry while listening to a podcast. Chewing gum while walking. Impressive stuff.

I’m getting into game as well. Here are a few examples from my 27-month world.

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Beckygram: Life Lessons

Kathleen Rauch8 Comments

It’s been quiet around Mom’s blog recently. Just last week, she had surgery and her recovery has been slow with some unanticipated complications. She is starting to feel better but needs quite a bit of rest.

This was a planned procedure and she doesn’t want people to worry. Suffice it to say that after welcoming 8 children into the world, Mom is a bit like Humpty Dumpty. Her surgeon did a fabulous job of putting her back together again.

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