Life at home

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

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…

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

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

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