Hunter Syndrome 16 May 2009 We've done a draw for our 'Time for a Cure' winners!! This morning Trey, Avery, Sadie, my mom and I drew winners for our 'Time for a Cure' participants (www.timeforacure.ca). Read below to find out who won what: Trip to Frog's… mcfadyena
Hunter Syndrome 15 May 2009 Today is International MPS Awareness Day Today is International MPS Awareness Day. What does that mean and what can you do? Talk about MPS with anyone who will listen!! The first step in this battle with… mcfadyena
Hunter Syndrome 11 May 2009 Rare Disease Article in BC Parent Magazine An article I wrote about the situation with rare diseases in Canada is in the most recent edition of BC Parent Magazine. Click here to read the article. mcfadyena
Hunter Syndrome 11 May 2009 Happy Belated Mother's Day! THE NEXT SURVIVOR SERIES Six married men will be dropped on an island with one car and 3 kids each for six weeks. Each kid will play two sports and… mcfadyena
Hunter Syndrome 02 May 2009 Andy & Hope Andrew McFadyen of the Isaac Foundation (www.theisaacfoundation.com) stayed with us last night while he was in town taking part in the Liberal Convention. He's running for government. What an awesome… mcfadyena
Hunter Syndrome 01 May 2009 Effects I often wonder how much of an effect this diagnosis has had on me. Yesterday I was sitting on the floor in our house holding my tummy due to menstrual… mcfadyena
Hunter Syndrome 25 Apr 2009 Welcome to Holland I want to preface the following story with the one change I'd make if it were about my journey with Trey: I don't see Trey as having a disability. I… mcfadyena
Hunter Syndrome 17 Apr 2009 The Intrathecal Trial is Moving Ahead The IT trial is moving ahead. I spoke with Dr. Muenzer yesterday, and he said the following information is now public info and okay to share. I wrote as quickly… mcfadyena
Hunter Syndrome 01 Apr 2009 Another audiology Appointment We had an appointment today to pick up Trey's new ear moulds (one blue and one green). Sara, his audiologist, also decided to do bone conduction tests to see how… mcfadyena
Hunter Syndrome 30 Mar 2009 Decreased the Elaprase Rate After speaking with some parents and finding out the recommendations of doctors from Shire and doctors involved with the trial, we have decided to slow Trey's Elaprase rate back down,… mcfadyena