Had you asked me last year if I knew there was such a thing as Prematurity Awareness Month or a World Prematurity Day, my answer would have been a resounding no. It would never have occurred to me that premature birth was something that needed to be paid attention to- especially here in the US. … [Read more...] about World Prematurity Day
A little on the sad side today
The past year has been one of so much loss and so much pain. I am starting to realize that through all of this, the thing I have lost the most is myself. I have spent so much time focusing on the needs of everyone around me... friends, family, Sam... that I have lost me in all of this. I have … [Read more...] about A little on the sad side today
I’ve been a bad bad blogger
My in-laws pointed out that since Sam's birthday almost two months ago I have written nothing. Not a word. They had diligently checked every morning, just in case I might have posted an update. Every morning they were disappointed. I wish I had a better excuse than "I have two kids and a … [Read more...] about I’ve been a bad bad blogger
Sam’s Birthday Party
On September 17, we threw a major birthday party for Sam. In many ways, this was less of a birthday party and more of a celebration of all the people that helped us get to this milestone. I think we invited the entire NICU and almost all our friends and family. In all about 80 people came out to … [Read more...] about Sam’s Birthday Party
Separation Anxiety
I knew this day would come. Eventually we would have to address separation anxiety. I mean, eventually I would need to get back to work (or at least sort of). Little did I realize that the person having the most trouble would be ME! I think Sam is having more fun with the two different nanny's … [Read more...] about Separation Anxiety
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