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April 5, 2012
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When I gave birth to Sam in 2010, I became a member of the preemie parent community. Those of you readers that have your own preemie know what I am talking about. For those …
Weaning. This is a totally new and foreign concept to me. With Irene, I didn't have to think about weaning at all. Between my low milk supply and Irene's strong will, the decision to …
Today is the first ever Parents of Preemies Day. A day to celebrate the strength it takes to be a parent to a premature baby. It's funny, because as a parent of a preemie, …
So, my last post ended on a paranoia note. Yes, I constantly worry that something is going to show up with Sam that will prove to the world that he was, in fact a …
Yep. You read that right. Sam is now 18 months old (actual). It's so hard to believe how far we have come. Think about it, Sam has grown 18 inches since he was born. …
The past month has been one of major milestones reached - on all parts. So many... where to start. IRENE Irene has had a great few months. She is really doing well at school …
After a long 15.5 month slog, Sam has finally managed to say the one thing that every mother longs to hear: "Mama". For months (and I mean months) I have listened to Sam call …
As a preemie parent, you have the fear of RSV drilled into you from the moment the season begins. We are told in that first year of life not to take our preemies into …
I have read all the books out there on sleep training, and I have to say I am at a loss. Don't get me wrong, Sam is a pretty good sleeper overall. Most nights …
The past few weeks around the Harris-Odum household have been filled with people, good food, amazing developments from our anti-preemie and a big fundraising drive for the Alta Bates NICU. First- to the family …
Sam and I stopped by the NICU today for a quick little visit with some of our favorite people. It's always nice to bring Sam to the NICU and the staff that work there. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Dear Sam: It was on this day one year ago that you entered our lives. You were... shall we say... early. Really really early. We were not expecting to meet you until January 4th, …
One year ago today, the euphoria of reaching 24 weeks started to wane as my contractions started to increase. Then, in the blink of an eye, the euphoria was gone as it was discovered …
One year ago today, as I lay in trendelenberg, suffering from headaches and back aches, I celebrated. For it was on this day one year ago that I crossed the magical 24-week mark, and …
Its funny, as I get closer to Sam's birthday, things are getting a little easier. Who knows, maybe my roller coaster will follow the path in I took in the hospital last year. My …
I meant to post this this morning...alas... One year ago today, I woke up in a hospital bed, tilted at a 30-degree angle, being pumped full of magnesium sulfate, with all the blood rushing …
In the first of what will be a number of "one year ago today..." posts I foresee this week... Let me just say that this anniversary sucks. This is not something to celebrate. It …
As I leave Bennett's birthday party I find myself overcome with emotion. I think seeing the outpouring of love from Elisa's extended friends and family has gotten me reflecting on my own extended network. …
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