— 5 Stars
"As a parent of four healthy children, "Life on the
Reflux Roller Coaster" gave me a whole new appreciation
for mealtime. My kids run the gamut from good to poor
eaters, but even with my poorest eater, I realize that I won
the lottery compared to Shae-Lynne. I admire MacLean's drive
(as tired and frustrated as she must be) to bring awareness
to this wretched disease. Only awareness through research
holds any hope that a cause may be found or that better
testing methods and treatments will be made available. If
you have a chronically sick child reading this book is a
must."
~Verne McIntyre, NS
— 5 Stars
"As a mother of a child with severe GERD, I think it is so
important that a book such as "Life on the Reflux Roller
Coaster" has finally been written. This book will help
other parents of children with GERD realize that they are
not alone, while also offering detailed information
regarding the tests, procedures, and current treatment
options available. It would also be a great resource for
medical professionals or anyone else who wants to gain a
better understanding of the true day-to-day issues and
challenges faced by families of children with GERD. Anyone
who reads this book will quickly realize how much is still
unknown about GERD in infants and children, and why it is so
important that we bring awareness and attention to this
under-recognized disease."
~ Julie Paschke, WI
— 5 Stars
"I am moved deeply by the emotional and physical suffering
you, Shae-Lynn and your family has endured. As a
mother who has experienced reflux (though certainly not as
severe as your daughter's), and as a professional who has
seen reflux in an ever-increasing numbers of babies, I
second your call for more research into this disease. We
need to know why reflux has become nearly epidemic, as well
as how to treat reflux (and its companion disorders)
effectively."
~
Amanda J. Fitzgerald, CCE, CD, MotherSpirit, Childbirth
& Parenting Services
— 5 Stars
"I read the book the day I received it. It brought
tears to my eyes and really held my attention. You and
your Mom should be so proud of yourselves. I'm going
to give a copy of it to my sister who has a severely
autistic daughter as I think she can related to a lot of it.
Your book was very well written, candid, heartwarming,
touching, and very informative!"
~ Verna Bartlett, Nova Scotia, Canada
— 5 Stars
"If you have never experienced GERD (gastro esophageal
reflux disease), this moving account from the mother's
perspective can provide some insight and support for those
parents who are experiencing GERD with their children. This
moving story provides the naked truth about one of the most
challenging parts of being a parent. The misery and
exhaustion parents and children feel are painstakingly
documented and brought to our attention. The good, the bad,
and the ugly: the reflux roller coaster is a confusing maze
of medical treatments, daily stress and sleepless
nights...and loneliness as this disease is not well
understood in either the lay or professional community. Read
this book!"
~ Webmaster,
BirthSource.com
— 5 Stars
"You have written an important book about raising a child
with GERD. Parents of a child with a chronic illness
such as gastroesophageal reflux will find support and
affirmation about their important role as
caretaker/nurse/medical manager. Physicians and medical
professionals will get a look at what really happens at
home, 24-7. Raising a child with a "common" "benign" illness
has significant consequences for the well being of the child
and the entire family. Shae-Lynne is a precious baby
who has overcome many obstacles thanks to her remarkable
family."
~Jan Burns, M.Ed., Associate Director PAGER, (Pediatric/Adolescent Gastro
Esophageal Reflux Association)
— 5 Stars
"Your book was recommended to me by my niece. I special
ordered it and felt like so much of it was a rerun of my
granddaughter, Brennah, and my daughter. It is my hope that
many people will read this book and truly understand how
serious GERD can be. Most everyone just doesn't get it and
this book explains the pitfalls so well. Thank you for
writing it."
~ Cindy Albrecht, Mississippi
