About Me
Dr. Cason on Apr 15th 2008
Hi, My name is Sheila Cason. Welcome to my site.
This is a blog about collection of things- mostly being a parent and practicing pediatrics. You’ll also find some of my hobbies scattered throughout- photography, writing and cooking. I obtained my medical degree from George Washington University Medical Center in Washington DC and completed my residency in Pediatrics from the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter’s in Norfolk, Virginia. I chose pediatrics because it was the only thing I could see myself loving day in and day out.
I live on Guam. It’s hot and humid and very relaxing here. I’ve been married for 8 years and have three children. Two girls and a boy. We’re a military family- the US Navy brought us here. I practice pediatrics and love it.
I created this website so I could change the way parents and pediatricians communicate. My ultimate goal is to travel providing pediatric care to underserved areas. I flip between mommy and pediatrican a lot of the times and sometimes I’m both - those of you who hear my kids screaming outside the exam room know what I’m talking about.
Ohh my goodness it has been so long since I have talked to you. Both girls have grown up so much since I saw them last and you have aboy now too. WOW I didn’t know that. Well i have to go hope you can email me back and we can stay in contact for a while, if you remember me?
Hannah!
Of course I remember you! How could I forget 8 yrs ago when we first moved in you were this spunky little blond girl playing out front and you came running over and introduced yourself. Now my own little ones are just like you and I love it! I’ll email you!
Sorry to be so comment-y all at once, but my brother and his wife live in Guam! He is with the Department of Defense, and she stays home with their almost 1-year-old. She is originally from Japan, where they met. If you ever meet Tim and Megumi Sather (and baby Koh) they are my relatives.
What a small world.
Hello
I just wanted to say that your blog seems very interesting and useful, I liked topics related to medicine and music. I have read it more than once , at the first, read it for practice in English language, but I found it very useful too.
Excuse me for my bad language.
Thank you
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Welcome Larue and Ferasof!
Larue-I’ll keep an eye out for your brother. Already I asked around but no contact yet!
Ferasof-Your English is pretty good! Writing and reading blogs are a good way to keep improving.Thanks for visiting me!
Great blog! I stumbled across yours from the Farm Diva blog that I read often. The Pioneer Woman is a great blog too. We just left Guam a year ago. My hubby was the Navy Hospital Chaplain for 3 years. We LOVED it there and miss it very much. We are now in Norfolk. My blog is snickerdoodledog.blogspot.com
May I link yours to mine? Well, enjoy that beautiful island!!! Rebecca
Thank you so much for the comment you left on All Fired Up Pottery. I am so glad that you stopped by, I am enjoying your blog. I have heard that Guam is such a beautiful place. I’ve seen some pictures from my cousin (Rebecca Browns) blog. Thanks again for stopping by and we’re going to try to get everything fired pretty soon, so keep an eye out. My personal blog is http://www.busybees3.blogspot.com I have 3 little monsters that keep me pretty busy.
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Hi Cousins Rebecca and Ambre!
Welcome to our little family! I’ll be coming back to you two soon!
Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting. I see we have Mrs. G in common; it sounds like food allergies in young children is something else we have in common. My now-15yo was very allergic to dairy & soy his first 4 years; citrus (citric acid) was also a problem, and his skin test showed positive for eggs. It took his first 4 miserable months to find the dairy allergy by trial and error (I was breastfeeding, so it was all about what I was eating)…after this I substituted a lot of soy products in my diet, only to find EB was allergic to soy. By this point, I knew to avoid the other biggies: eggs, strawberries, nuts, and corn. For some reason, we escaped the wheat allergy. It was a challenge to feed my son, and yet we did manage. I do understand the frustrations you are going through as you navigate the maze of food allergies and trying to find a diet that works for you. I’m about to take a 2-week vacation away (this will enable my dh to escape from work at Walter Reed) but you can find me again at http://kcinnova.wordpress.com
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Kcinnova,
I think the hardest thing is actually determining whether he has an allergy or not. The IgE testing only really predicts whether they are allergic or not. The gold standard is what happens when they eat it. He seems to be fine with wheat now. I don’t know about dairy- we’ll see soon. Egg - that’s not good at all and we’ll stay away from it for a long time. Hopefully he’ll outgrow it! Walter Reed! That means you’re from my old stompin’ grounds! Have a great vacation! I’ll keep you in my reader.
Wow. What a great blog! I’m enjoying getting to know you page by page.
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Sheila, I can’t believe that it’s been a year since you left for Guam! I loved seeing pictures of your kids–you and John look well. I have one more month of maternity leave before I’m back. Baby Sarah’s asleep now, so I’ve got time to catch up on a million little mommy things. Please send me your tips on pumping at work, in the car, or otherwise on the run!
Beth- Thanks! You’re welcome to come over anytime!
Irene- Yeah! It’s so nice to hear from you. I have the tips for you:
http://drcason.org/2008/07/05/how-to-coordinate-breastfeeding-and-returning-to-work/ Enjoy your time with baby Sarah. I always look back at that time and ache to hold my sweet baby. They are never that small again.
Hi Shelia
Thank you for sharing your web site. The children you and John look great. Glad you are enjoying Guam. I loved it as did my parents.
Keep up the great work. We are very proud of you and John.
Take care.
Hey Sheila.
It was nice to see your website and read your writing. It was especially nice to see you have not changed. I can hear your voice when you write. The site looks great and the family photos are awesome.
Terry Tupper
Aunt Laurie- We miss you guys too! Thanks for visiting, it’s great to have family here!
Terry- Well since you’ve known me longer than other friend, I am particularly pleased to have you here at my site. Thank you for the support.
Dr. Cason,
I enjoyed reading your blog. I am also a pediatrician/Navy wife relocating to Guam from the DC area, after having been in private practice for 5 years and working for the Navy for 1 year. Any advice for a fellow pediatrician looking for employment opportunities in Guam?
Wow! god bless you! a doctor, a mother, a photographer and a cook! you are my new idol! and i love your pictures! i came across it through stumbleupon!
Mrs. Cason! I just tried emailing you and your family .. with a mass email I sent to some of the families in Guam and it got sent back
Luckily, I was able to find your blog. I apologize that it took two weeks for me to get in touch, but I’ve been sick with Bronchitis since being home. I hope everything is going well for your family and especially for the kids. My whole staff and I miss all three of them. Please keep in touch and feel free to email me so I can send you pictures and the songs.
Take care,
Diana La
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