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March 3, 2014
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Sadly, no. I am not talking about the mythical creature all parents have heard tales of that sleeps for hours at a time - …
Yikes. I knew I had not written in a while, but it never occurred to me it had been four months. I guess it …
Back in December, I wrote about my joy at Sam's PDD-NOS diagnosis. I was relieved that he was not diagnosed with Autism, but his …
Tagged: Autism
Then you were only 1 lbs 12 ozs. Now you are 31 lbs. Then your heart had a leaky valve. Now, a tiny clip …
In terms of micro-preemies, I have had it pretty easy. Sam was big for his gestational age. Yes, you read that right. One pound …
Realizing it is World Breastfeeding Week, I thought it would be good to open up the archives and bring out this post I wrote …
Tagged: Breastfeeding
A recent New York Times Op-Ed Piece called "End of Life, at Birth" has cause me to go back and relive those days almost …
While I wish our trip had just ended, the reality is we got home on July 4th... but things were crazed and complicated on …
Or three... Next week, the whole clan (grandparents included) are heading out on a grand South American adventure. The trip should be fantastic- as …
Tagged: Travel
Disclaimer: Since I am sure this might worry one particular friend - let me go on record... I LOVE your son. I celebrate his …
Tagged: Autism
A recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics has shown the positive benefits of singing to your preemie. Thank god! At least now …
Tagged: Music
I know. It's not often you hear a parent bragging about their child being average... but for the parent of a mico-preemie, average is …
Tagged: Growth Chart
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