parenting

Years ago, I saw a film called “Lorenzo’s Oil,” which was based on actual events. A child, Lorenzo, got sick with a rare disease, and his health deteriorated quickly, but nobody could help him. His parents were determined to find a cure. I greatly admired their tenacity, and I’m…

In early April, I became a grandmother (Gigi) for the first time. Reaching this important milestone gave me pause. In the months leading up to the baby’s birth, I thought a lot about what kind of grandmother I would be. Phoenyx was born just 16 days after my 50th birthday,…

I had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when I got married. My husband and I talked about having children, and my doctor at the time told me that pregnancy would not affect my disease. So, we looked into in vitro fertilization (IVF). Although…