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Two years to Three years

What… me worry?

November 14, 2012 by melragent 1 Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie: Cute but causing mom sleepless nights

It has been a while since I wrote a down post... but the time has finally come. The past few weeks I have noticed a few things in Sam that I find concerning.  Then, at Occupational Therapy yesterday, his therapist also mentioned she was concerned about his speech patterns.  Add to that three nights … [Read more...] about What… me worry?

Filed Under: Life at home, Two years to Three years Tagged With: Autism, Parenting, Worry

Last night I put on heels….

November 8, 2012 by melragent Leave a Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie: Lion King

... and a dress and (gasp) a little make up!  That's right, I went out.  No.  Peter and I didn't magically find a way to go on a mid-week date.  Instead, I had a hot date with Irene, her friend Robin and Robin's mom, Lisa.  I was lucky enough to be invited to the SHN Orpheum Theatre to see the Lion … [Read more...] about Last night I put on heels….

Filed Under: Life at home, Two years to Three years Tagged With: Girls Night, Lion King

Of Milk, Poop and Diaper Rashes

November 2, 2012 by melragent 4 Comments

Sam the Anti-Preemie

Let me start by screaming this from my little soap box... I DID IT!  Sam is officially weaned.  Yes, after hemming and hawing over this since March of this year, I finally did it.  I have had many stops and starts, but this time, I stuck to my guns.  Yes, it helped that my guns were a thousand or so … [Read more...] about Of Milk, Poop and Diaper Rashes

Filed Under: Life at home, Parenting, Two years to Three years Tagged With: Constipation, Parenting, Poop, Weaning

Have I Really Done It?

October 23, 2012 by melragent 1 Comment

Sam the Anti-Preemie snuggled with mommy

Last Friday, I got Sam up from bed and brought him in to our bedroom to nurse.  Totally normal start to the day for us.  Except this time, it wasn't normal.  This was the last time I was going to bring Sam in to nurse. That's right.  After hemming and hawing over this issue for months, I finally … [Read more...] about Have I Really Done It?

Filed Under: Life at home, Two years to Three years Tagged With: Weaning

Nebulizers, Weddings and Tooth extractions

October 10, 2012 by melragent Leave a Comment

Since Sam's second birthday, things have been a whirlwind around here. Sam got really sick and had to begin a course of steroids and albuterol.  Then, my brother, who currently lives in Peru, arrived for a visit.  His visit was tied to a big family wedding down in Monterrey.  Once Brian left, we had … [Read more...] about Nebulizers, Weddings and Tooth extractions

Filed Under: Life at home, Two years to Three years Tagged With: Family Update

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