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OT Update

June 20, 2012 by melragent 5 Comments

Sam the Anti-Preemie

Today was Sam's first OT appointment. As I mentioned yesterday, I was a bit anxious.  I even found myself waking up a number of times during the night.  Don't get me wrong, I KNOW that Sam is OK.  He is developing beautifully.  He is smart.  He is funny.  He has so much personality its a little … [Read more...] about OT Update

Filed Under: Life at home, One year to Two years Tagged With: Anxiety, OT

Waiting for OT

June 19, 2012 by melragent 1 Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie and his Chocolate Face

Back in May, I wrote about our 18-month evaluation at the high risk infant follow up clinic.  I went into the appointment cocky and confident - sure that the doctor would take one look at my anti-preemie and tell us we didn't ever need to come back.  Instead, we walked out with referrals to speech … [Read more...] about Waiting for OT

Filed Under: Life at home, One year to Two years Tagged With: Anxiety

The Therapy Fund | Vol. 5

June 14, 2012 by melragent 13 Comments

Sam the Anti-Preemie shows PTSD

Postpartum Depression.  All pregnant woman are warned about PPD.  We are told what the warning signs are, and what to do if we feel that PPD is creeping into our lives.  For the preemie mom, PPD is just one of the things we have to look out for.  Surviving a preemie is very traumatic, and for many … [Read more...] about The Therapy Fund | Vol. 5

Filed Under: Life at home, One year to Two years, Therapy Fund

The Therapy Fund | Vol. 4

June 6, 2012 by melragent 4 Comments

Sam the Anti-Preemie looking innocent

I know I am not supposed to compare my children or assume that what worked for one will work for the other... but here I am, in a position where I let my "It worked for Irene" get in the way of common sense. You see, with Irene, if you told her no or to not touch something, she listened. You only … [Read more...] about The Therapy Fund | Vol. 4

Filed Under: Life at home, One year to Two years, Therapy Fund Tagged With: baby proofing, parenting fail, Therapy Fund

The Therapy Fund | Vol 3 | The Art of Artichoking

May 29, 2012 by melragent 1 Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie

This week, the therapy fund contribution is 100% for me. I am now 20+ months into breastfeeding my son. Of course, the first 3 months all pumping until Sam was old enough to latch and then strong enough to breastfeed all of his meals. But, ever since he came home from the hospital, Sam has … [Read more...] about The Therapy Fund | Vol 3 | The Art of Artichoking

Filed Under: Life at home, One year to Two years, Therapy Fund Tagged With: Breastfeeding, Therapy Fund, Weaning

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