My last post was a bit down. What can I say, its hard being a mom to a preemie. I am trying to do better about getting out of the house but it is still hard and isolating. For those that read my last post and have reached out, thank you. It really did help! The past two weeks for Sam have … [Read more...] about Jan 29-Feb 10
The first 6 months
The joys of having a preemie in RSV season
Having a newborn is an isolating enough experience. You are tired, lucky to have showered, and home when everyone is at work. At least you are able to go to Target or where ever for an activity. Sadly, for the parent to a preemie in RSV season, even this simple pleasure is denied. You are not … [Read more...] about The joys of having a preemie in RSV season
Jan 15-Jan 28
Sam has done really well off of the additive. He is now 8 lbs 8 ozs and is having much less gas than he had been having. The best part is we are now down to one bottle a day and I am free from the pump! For the first time since Sept 16 I have not pumped for a full week!! Best. News. … [Read more...] about Jan 15-Jan 28
Jan 14-Jan 20
This was a big milestone week for Sam as he hit 4 months old on Sunday! Such a simple thing to say, but just so loaded with baggage. Its funny, every time someone asks me how old my baby is, I hesitate. Do I give the easy answer and give his corrected age (2 weeks) or do I say 4 months and watch … [Read more...] about Jan 14-Jan 20
Jan 6-Jan 13
Now it is all coming back to me... the sleep deprivation, the inability to get anything done, the life changes that happen with a new born. Don't get me wrong, having Sam home is fantastic, but my god am I tired. My little angel is a very noisy sleeper... when he sleeps. Otherwise, he is often … [Read more...] about Jan 6-Jan 13
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