Its hard to believe Sam is now 10, double digits, an entire decade old. For a kid that was given little odds of survival, Sam has done his best to LIVE. And not just live... but thrive. So, this year, to celebrate the big ten-o... I have compiled a list of the ten things about Sam that make me smile. 1. His SmileA Sam smile … [Read More...] about A Full Decade Old
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I Trained For This
Who knew when I brought Sam home from the NICU way back in 2010 that my 5 months of house arrest would end up being so useful ten years later. Now, of course, house … [Read More...] about I Trained For This

Welcome to PTSD Season
Hear ye! Hear ye! PTSD season is upon us. I don’t mean to make light of a very serious condition – but making light of it is the only way I manage to get through … [Read More...] about Welcome to PTSD Season

You Have Come A Long Way Baby – Revisited
Then you were only 1 lbs 12 ozs. At 3, you were 31 lbs. Now, you are almost 50(?!) pounds Then your heart had a leaky valve. At 3, … [Read More...] about You Have Come A Long Way Baby – Revisited

Updated: Sam, the Pre-Existing Condition
Since this blog launched, I have always referred to Sam as "Sam, the Anti-Preemie". I am thinking of changing his name to "Sam, the Pre-Existing Condition". When … [Read More...] about Updated: Sam, the Pre-Existing Condition

The School District vs. The Anti-Preemie
I have debated writing about my battle with my local school district publicly. What if someone reads this and all my hard work goes down the drain due to someone's … [Read More...] about The School District vs. The Anti-Preemie
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