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12Apr202322May2023

Camp Odayin 2023: Summer Camp (and more!) for Heart Warriors

Tiffany CHD, Heart Mom, MEDICINE, MOM camp odayin, congenital heart defect, heart defect, heart mom, heart warrior 0 Comment

What better way to celebrate spring – start planning summer camps! Nothing makes me happier in the cold winter months than to plan our time during the warm summer sun. With two in college, there is only one teen left at home to plan summer adventures. Top of his request list – Camp Odayin.

WHAT IS CAMP ODAYIN?

I really think my accolades from the Camp Odayin 2019 post I wrote sums up Camp Odayin the best. As a parent who has handed off their child as a newborn to a surgical heart team, the stress level was about the same when deciding if signing him up for a four night sleep-away camp (without access to technology!) would be good for them. Turns out it was one of the best decisions we made.

01Jan202301Jan2023

Five years later…

Tiffany Everyday Adventures, MEMORIES 0 Comment

You might not realize this but we are finishing up a full five years of Irish Monarchy. Needless to say, life always seems to get in the way of best intentions. With the past three years really shaking up life, had a decision to make with this website. Close it down or double down.

01Apr202222Jun2023

Not an April Fools!

Tiffany MEDICINE, Nursing Decoded 11 Comments

In the blink of an eye, this Irish Monarchy site quietly turned five years old. What you may not know is that I also helped run another website, Nursing Decoded, for the past three years. Today, with help from technology wizards, we decided to merge both sites to have one place for everything! So, what does this mean??

01Feb202222Jun2023

February is Heart Month

Tiffany MEDICINE, Nursing Decoded blood pressure, cardiac, CHD, congenital heart defect, heart attack, heart month 26 Comments

Google hard enough, and you can find a “celebration” for each and every day of the year. National Peanut Butter Day (Jan. 24th). National Food Day (Oct. 24th). National Submarine Day (Apr. 11th). Of course, there are National Month proclamations. National Caregivers Month (November). Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). One of our favorites is in February – Heart Month. While everyone knows that February 14th is St. Valentines’ Day, but did you also know it is Congenital Heart Defect Day? Keep reading to find out why February is an important month to focus on all things heart related.

01Mar202101Mar2021

Shingles. On. My. Ear.

Tiffany MEDICINE, Nurse Practitioner complications, ear, ramsey hunt, shingles, vaccine 33 Comments

You read that right. Shingles – that painful rash and blisters that’ll turn crusty can pop up right on your ear. Your EAR. I have worked in the hospital setting for fifteen years, seen numerous cases of shingles almost everywhere, but never just the ear. Now, after dealing with the aftermath of this for a month and finally feeling like there is a light at the end of the tunnel, I want to make sure everyone realizes what the wrath of shingles can do, how to recognize it and even how to prevent it.

08Feb202122Jun2023

Number One Birth Defect: Congenital Heart Defect

Tiffany Heart Mom, MEDICINE, MOM, Nursing Decoded CHD, congenital heart defect, heart defect 28 Comments

That title may sound shocking. The truth is that nearly 1 in 100 babies born each day have a congenital heart defect (CHD). Some go unnoticed. Others become apparently within a few days or month of birth. Then there are those that (thankfully) are noticed before birth and require surgery within days of arriving in the world. This week, February 7th – 14th, we are going to highlight on our social media pages areas of all things CHD, but today want to share with your a bit of our heart journey.

25Jan202122Jun2023

Coaching Success by Nurse Practitioners

Tiffany MEDICINE, Nursing Decoded coaching, healthcare navigator, nurse practitioners 10 Comments

What could coaching with our Nurse Practitioners mean for you? Your family? See what 1:1 personalized coaching can do for you and your healthcare questions. What can you expect? Follow our Instagram and Twitter, get a glimpse on what our customized services can do for you. Keep reading this post to get a sneak peak on the topics in store!

18Jan202122Jun2023

New Year, New Goals – Healthcare Coaching

Tiffany MEDICINE, Nursing Decoded coaching, consultation, free 28 Comments

While it may seem like 2021 started months ago, we are still only on day 18! Since the new year is still taking shape, there is still time to talk about our resolutions. We are so excited to announce our newest venture to bring your the answers to your healthcare questions!

17Jan202117Jan2021

Crochet Blankets Challenge

Tiffany Creative Side, Girls Only blanket, c2c, crochet 15 Comments

Many people have picked up new hobbies over this pandemic. My new hobby was trying a new crochet stitch called “corner to corner”. After a weekend of watching some YouTube videos, I found I really enjoyed the stitch and thought I would make a “themed” blanket for one of my sons. I found some free patterns online, and make the first “square”, a cloud from the Mario Brothers video game. So proud of my work, I showed my youngest son. His reply?

28Dec202022Jun2023

COVID-19 Continued Diligence & Vaccines

Tiffany MEDICINE, Nursing Decoded COVID-19, vaccine 15 Comments

For most of us, the 2020 pandemic has been a long eight months. It may feel longer. Others, it has barely affected everyday routines. Whatever your case may be, we all must work together. Our continued diligence in taking the measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can make a difference. By doing some simple tasks we can make everyday activities safer, reduce virus spread, and protect those most vulnerable. Even with the vaccines approved, this is far from over.