Yep. You read that right. Sam is now 18 months old (actual). It's so hard to believe how far we have come. Think about it, Sam has grown 18 inches since he was born. Eighteen inches - that is the size of an American Girl doll - that is more than double his birth height of 12 inches. As for … [Read more...] about 18 Month Check-up
One year to Two years
Milestones and progress
The past month has been one of major milestones reached - on all parts. So many... where to start. IRENE Irene has had a great few months. She is really doing well at school and has discovered her deep love of reading. I am not talking little picture books, I am talking chapter books... big … [Read more...] about Milestones and progress
How one word can brighten my day
After a long 15.5 month slog, Sam has finally managed to say the one thing that every mother longs to hear: "Mama". For months (and I mean months) I have listened to Sam call me, the wall, Peter, his books, well, everything, "dada". I coached, I cajoled. I did everything I could to get that boy … [Read more...] about How one word can brighten my day
Those three little letters every preemie mom fears… RSV
As a preemie parent, you have the fear of RSV drilled into you from the moment the season begins. We are told in that first year of life not to take our preemies into crowds or indoor public locations from November to May. We go every month to get our $1500 Synergist shots. We wash our hands … [Read more...] about Those three little letters every preemie mom fears… RSV
How to train a baby?
I have read all the books out there on sleep training, and I have to say I am at a loss. Don't get me wrong, Sam is a pretty good sleeper overall. Most nights he will sleep around 12 hours. So, you may be asking yourself, what could I possibly be complaining about? Well, two things really. … [Read more...] about How to train a baby?
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