Namine
Namine Olivia Eiche was born on July 15, 2008 with a double-inlet left ventricle heart defect; Pierre Robin sequence, a condition that resulted in a regressed jaw and a partial (U-shaped) cleft palate; caudal regression syndrome (also known as sacral agenesis), which damages the growth of the tailbone and legs, also giving her clubfoot; and scoliosis.
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FrankenStein’s trick or treat
We went to Stein’s for Variety’s annual trick or treat event.
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Nom-Nom Productions presents: Mutant Cow
Namine wrote and performed a small play to share with us and you.
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Back to dance
After a long time apart, Milwaukee Ballet has resumed in-person Tour de Force!
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On vaccination decisions
We were interviewed by a local news station on our decision to have Namine get the Covid vaccine.
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Photo shoot
Namine was featured in a photo shoot for Children’s Hospital!
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Apple picking
We went to an apple orchard to pick a peck of apples.
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Arboretum at night
We visited a new arboretum at night to see it decorated in lights. Arboretum is a fun word. Arboretum!
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Bear Den Farm, again
We went back to Bear Den Farm and Petting Zoo for a school field trip.
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Racquetball
Namine played racquetball for the first time.
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Road trip to radiology
We had to go to the hospital to X-ray Namine’s leg.
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Bear Den Farm
We spent the afternoon at a petting zoo! Namine held and fed animals, and Jessica became an honorary lemur.
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Eighth grader
Namine started eight grade today! Two of them, actually.