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
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 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
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 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
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, 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
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 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
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