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Melissa R

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Melissa lives in Dryden Township. She is married to Paul and together they have 4 wonderful kids. Liliana, 9, twins, Violet and Izabel, 4.5, and David, 1. Melissa is an IVF mommy. She owns Randazzo Jeweler in Almont with her husband. She also runs Tender Journey, a line of jewelry and blog inspired by her journey through infertility. Melissa has a pretty rambunctious dog, a small flock of chickens, and a few peacocks. She enjoys spending time with family and checking out local events with her family.

Miscarriage: The Fear of Every Pregnant Woman

My miscarriage is probably no different from yours... My baby was here, growing, making plans, and then - just like that, my baby was gone.  That morning, I went into the ultrasound appointment excited to...

I Thank Doctors Every Time I Look at My Husband and Daughter

I love and appreciate doctors. I know we live in a Google-everything world, that facing a doctor can sometimes be scary, and that in our current sociological climate, western medicine has lost a little...

The Robot Zoo Exhibit at Sloan Museum: Fun For the Whole Family

Robot Zoo: my honest opinion? It was one of the coolest exhibits I have been to with my kids. They were all able to push buttons, pull levers, throw balls, and camouflage into a wall.

Why I Added You On Facebook, Mom From School

To all of the random moms from my child's school that I've added on Facebook, Thank you. Thank you for accepting my seemingly random friend request. To know you, in any aspect, is a gift...

Talking to Strangers; Why I Encourage You To Give It A Try

One day, not too far in the future, we will be grandparents. Our children will no longer live at home. We will no longer be carrying them around, changing diapers, or driving them from...

Daddy Has Cancer: How We Told Our Toddler

When I was five months pregnant with our twins, an emergency room doctor walked in the room and told my husband that she believed the lump he had was malignant. He was 32 years...

Attending an Event with Kids in the City: Tips + Tricks

Last fall, my husband, five-year-old daughter, and I packed up and headed down to Detroit to see “Disney Presents: Frozen on Ice”.  It was a great show! We don't often venture into downtown Detroit....

Bring on the Christmas Magic: We Encourage our Kids to Believe

December is a magical time of year. Lights, snow, trees, Santa, parties, gifts, giving, decorations, and so much more. As a mom, I found a new love for Christmas. I truly witnessed the spirit...

Flu Season: Tips to Prevent the Spread

The flu can be a controversial topic, especially when we talk about prevention options. This post represents one mom's view of the flu season. Our team is not comprised of medical professionals. But we...