Getting my kids shot

Flu shots, that is. I found shots for the two boys, at my younger sons’ school. They’re giving shots in the morning (but no adults!) Our health care provider? NO flu shots. At all. They’re making a list of “at risk” kids (my kids are, since they are both prone to asthma / upper respiratory […]

Officials Warn of Major Flu Shot Shortages

Yippee Skippee! Global and U.S. health officials warned Tuesday of major flu shot shortages after British health officials abruptly pulled the license of the maker of half the U.S. vaccine just as flu season was about to begin. The news means the United States will face “a significant shortage,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the National […]

Anatomy of an adoption

I sometimes make posts talking about the upcoming adoption of our little girl, or past adoptions (if you’re having trouble keeping count, we’ve adopted two and are now in the midst of our third) To keep it straight, here is an example of some of the steps we (usually) go through: Foster placement (we are […]