I meant to post this this morning...alas... One year ago today, I woke up in a hospital bed, tilted at a 30-degree angle, being pumped full of magnesium sulfate, with all the blood rushing to my head, so overwhelmed that I didn't even realize it was 9/11. As I lay there, listening to the sounds … [Read more...] about One year ago today – part 2
Life at home
One year ago today…
In the first of what will be a number of "one year ago today..." posts I foresee this week... Let me just say that this anniversary sucks. This is not something to celebrate. It was one year ago today that my world crashed down around me. From a simple chat at my mother's breakfast table to being … [Read more...] about One year ago today…
And now for a long overdue moment of zen
Self pity
As I leave Bennett's birthday party I find myself overcome with emotion. I think seeing the outpouring of love from Elisa's extended friends and family has gotten me reflecting on my own extended network. When the shit hit the fan, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support we got from … [Read more...] about Self pity
Happy Birthday Bennett
Today is Sam's NICU buddy Bennett's birthday. Many of you have learned abut Bennett from reading my blog, and I just wanted to take a moment to say what a great day today is. Bennett is a boy who has beaten more odds in his one year of life than most of us will face in our lifetime. But Bennett has … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Bennett
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