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Six to Seven years

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

The School District vs. The Anti-Preemie

January 4, 2017 by melragent 1 Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie: At School

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 bruised ego. But then I remembered, I don't shy away from anything on this site. And I have never once worried about what someone else … [Read more...] about The School District vs. The Anti-Preemie

Filed Under: Autism, Life at home, Parenting, Six to Seven years Tagged With: Autism, IEP

Six years and counting

September 16, 2016 by melragent 2 Comments

Sam the Anti-Preemie: Year in review

My sweet boy. It has been a while since I wrote just to you. Life with you is never dull - and I am so thankful for that. There are a few things I could do without- lets never have to be hospitalized for an impacted bowel again - ok? The reality is, you have overcome so much, but more than … [Read more...] about Six years and counting

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

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