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A Full Decade Old

September 16, 2020 by melragent Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...] about A Full Decade Old

Filed Under: Eight to Nine Years, Life at home Tagged With: Birthday

I Trained For This

July 28, 2020 by melragent Leave a Comment

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 arrest has a new name - sheltering in place. That is what Sam, Irene and I have been doing for the past 136 days. On March 16, Sam came … [Read more...] about I Trained For This

Filed Under: Eight to Nine Years, Life at home Tagged With: COVID-19, House Arrest, Shelter in PLace, SIP

Welcome to PTSD Season

September 10, 2019 by melragent 2 Comments

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 what I have loving termed PTSD season. Since Sam was born, PTSD season runs from September 10 – September 16. In this time, I am … [Read more...] about Welcome to PTSD Season

Filed Under: Eight to Nine Years, Life at home Tagged With: Tutu

You Have Come A Long Way Baby – Revisited

September 16, 2017 by melragent Leave a Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie writing

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, a tiny clip has done its job and your heart is perfect - and you are learning the art of shaving. Now, you are doing martial … [Read more...] about You Have Come A Long Way Baby – Revisited

Filed Under: Life at home, Parenting, Six to Seven years

Updated: Sam, the Pre-Existing Condition

May 15, 2017 by melragent Leave a Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie

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 Sam decided to make his early entry into the world, my life was turned upside down. I don't need to go back an chronicle that for … [Read more...] about Updated: Sam, the Pre-Existing Condition

Filed Under: Autism, Life at home, Six to Seven years Tagged With: Health Care

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I’m Melissa. My life was turned upside down when my second child, Sam, was born just 24 weeks into my pregnancy. This is our continuing story. Memoir about our experiences due out Nov 2, 2021

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