Tag Archives: wound care

Slap in the Face

Posted on April 5, 2017 by saussi77

Most of the time, we barely notice Gracie’s disabilities. They are part of her, and part of our everyday life, and so much part of the routine. Once in a while, though, they reach out and slap us in the … Continue reading →

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Supplies

Posted on June 1, 2016 by saussi77

A few weeks ago, I spent hours on the phone with people at a medical supply company and Gracie’s insurance company trying to get one of her expensive wound care supplies covered. This particular product is pretty cool. It is … Continue reading →

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Sometimes

Posted on April 15, 2015 by saussi77

Sometimes I think I can’t do any more wound care. Sometimes I wonder what would happen if I just left those dressings on one more day. Sometimes I just want to scream when I see a fresh bite wound on … Continue reading →

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Fingers

Posted on January 9, 2015 by saussi77

About 100 times a day, I tell Gracie to get her fingers out of her mouth. Each time I see her chomping on a finger, it makes my heart beat a little faster. She has done some serious damage to … Continue reading →

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Superstitious

Posted on January 6, 2015 by saussi77

Last year began with a hospital stay. On New Year’s Eve 2013, I took Gracie’s gloves off after daycare and her right index finger was red and swollen. Since she didn’t have a wound on that finger, I thought maybe … Continue reading →

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Packing

Posted on November 26, 2014 by saussi77

We are going on a road trip tomorrow. We are going to drive to my sister’s house so we can spend Thanksgiving with her family. My parents will also be there – it’s sure to be a great time for … Continue reading →

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