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Liliana’s Development
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Exciting Progress

February 15, 2013
When Liliana was born, it was theorized that she could be normal by the age of 3 or 4.  I …
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Moved In, But Barely Settled

September 02, 2012
Now that it’s a holiday weekend, I have some time to actually make a post! We’re Finally Moved In Sean …
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It’s Not Friday Yet?

December 08, 2011
Okay, I know it’s Thursday…but when Friday comes around, I have no time to get out a proper post and …
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So Much To Do

November 18, 2011
It’s another Friday and another end to a long week. Last Sunday we joined one of Sean’s high school friends …
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If Liliana Could Do What She Wanted

November 11, 2011
If Liliana could do what she wanted all day, she would play with bubbles. When Liliana would blow bubbles, she …
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Liliana’s Induction into the Terrible Twos

October 28, 2011
Today is Liliana’s 2nd birthday! It’s amazing to think back on how all of this got started, and how much …
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Living Like Recluses

September 18, 2011
Liliana’s feeding problem is a problem for the whole family, because we end up living like recluses. We’re only able …
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Interesting Naptimes

May 27, 2011
This week has been somewhat busy; we had a WIC appointment on Monday, Liliana’s well-visit on Wednesday and the weekly …
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Early Intervention Progress

May 06, 2011
Much has happened this week and next week is sure to be as busy! We’re now getting Liliana’s medical supplies …
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Daddy’s April Post

May 01, 2011
Whenever I write a blog post, I hear good feedback, so I thought I’d share some thoughts with you. Things …
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About Liliana

Liliana with apparent CDH at 15 week ultrasound

Liliana was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) when I was pregnant with her at 15 weeks. A hole in the left side of her diaphragm allowed her stomach, spleen, and some of her intestines to move up into her chest, which left little room for her lungs to grow.

She was born at 36 weeks gestation and went into surgery 2 days later to have the CDH repaired. The surgery was a success and Liliana was able to breathe on her own after a week on the ventilator. She came home after 23 days in the hospital.

She is now dealing with reflux (GER) and weight gain issues, but we're working everyday to improve her health and make her happy.

Mercy, Liliana and Sean Tapscott