Despite my fears that something is going to show up that is horribly wrong with Sam... he has been progressing and developing like a champ. Lately, his biggest area of development is speech. He has decided to skip over the easy words and moved on to more complex ones: chicken, again, monkey, butt … [Read more...] about Sam’s latest developments
One year to Two years
I love the preemie community
When I gave birth to Sam in 2010, I became a member of the preemie parent community. Those of you readers that have your own preemie know what I am talking about. For those without a preemie, let me tell you... in some ways you are really missing out. Nobody knows how to rally around when you or … [Read more...] about I love the preemie community
To wean or not to wean…
Weaning. This is a totally new and foreign concept to me. With Irene, I didn't have to think about weaning at all. Between my low milk supply and Irene's strong will, the decision to wean was made for me when Irene was just six months old. In fact, my experience with Irene hung as a shadow … [Read more...] about To wean or not to wean…
Parents of Preemies Day
Today is the first ever Parents of Preemies Day. A day to celebrate the strength it takes to be a parent to a premature baby. It's funny, because as a parent of a preemie, this is something I see and recognize every day. It seems wrong to me to have a day to celebrate... me. Instead, I would love to … [Read more...] about Parents of Preemies Day
The difference one person can make
So, my last post ended on a paranoia note. Yes, I constantly worry that something is going to show up with Sam that will prove to the world that he was, in fact a preemie. I have a terrible time accepting that I can give birth to a 24 weeker and have only emotional scars to show for it. Don't get … [Read more...] about The difference one person can make
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