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Pictures Of A Colostomy Kit
by Catherine J
This is our colostomy kit. It is a basic pencil case that you can buy at any major retailer. The blue thing on the left is a special heating pad designed by my mother in law. Tis is a photo of the what the... published 5 months ago
Fears Regarding PSARP
by Catherine J
1 in 5000 babies is born with an imperforate anus. The surgery required to create an anus is called a PSARP or The Pena Procedure, named after Dr. Pena. He was the first person to do this procedure in 1980. 1... published 5 months ago
Nike + IPOD A User's Opinion
by Catherine J
Last year we got an IPOD Nano. Not being overly burdened with wordly wealth, the only way that we could get it was because my husband signed up for a checking account with some bank that was offering the Nano... published 6 months ago
One Mother's Journey
by Catherine J
This blog will document my journey that began August 2, 2007 when my third daughter was born with an imperforate anus, a missing right kidney, and a left kidney with severe hydronephrosis. We were very blessed... published 6 months ago
Why I Love To Run
by Catherine J
I am what most professional runners would consider a novice. I have only run in two 5Ks and I didn't run in high school or college. But, I love to run. There are so many ares of my life that are out of my... published 6 months ago
How I plan to Lose The Last 10 Pounds From Baby
by Catherine J
I have 3 children. They are 5, almost 3, and almost 9 months. With my first two I was thinner 6 months after having the baby than I was before I got pregnant. Unbelievable, right? But, somehow nursing,... published 6 months ago
Caring For Your Child's Colostomy
by Catherine J
One of the most important things in living with your baby's ostomy is to keep skin breakdown at bay. Skin breakdown is when stool starts to irritate the skin surrounding the stom and mucus fistula. It is... published 6 months ago



