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May 19, 2011
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I joke a lot about how Sam is the anti-preemie. Hell, just look at the new name for the blog. In so many ways it is true. He has very few issues and is …
What a trying week. I don't know if someone spiked the kids food or what, but this has just been one of those weeks that make you long for the days before you had …
I could spin a number of excuses, but really, I just don't have any good ones. I have not been especially busy- but somehow I have just not found the time to write. And …
This week is all about some big things that happened for Irene and me. We pick up where my last post left off- extolling the virtues of my wonderful parents who have taken Irene …
Its spring break time here in the Oakland public school system and my parents have taken Irene to Lake Tahoe for the week. Yes, you read that right, we are Irene free from April …
What a week. After 7 months of giving Irene just some of my attention, I decided it was time to make her the focus and take her away for a night. This of course …
Its been a while since I have been able to write. My intention is to put out a weekly update, but sometimes that is just not possible. At least this time, my excuse is …
A local magazine interviewed me about being a preemie mom. If you are interested (and can forgive the registration and interface) check it out: Bay Area Parent Magazine - Pages 40-42.
This past week started off like a dream! For the first time since Irene entered kindergarten, I was able to volunteer in her class. Irene has a wonderful teacher, Mr. Thompson, who really is …
Wow. 6 months have passed since Sam was born. It is so hard to believe. In one way, this has been the longest 6 months of my life, and in another it has gone …
This week has been a bit better ending on a mix of the highest high and the lowest low... Most of the week has been consumed with my looming return to work date of …
Sam discovered playing with toys today!
What an emotional week. So much has been going on, I don't even know how to capture it all. Its important to make it clear that everyone is OK, but emotionally, this week has …
This past week is not one I ever want to repeat. After our Monday visit to the ER, we tried to take it very very easy at home. Sam seemed to be doing OK. …
The old adage that you will not break the baby holds true... unless the baby rolls off of your chest, bounces off a mattress, hits a bed frame made of re-bar and then lands …
My last post was a bit down. What can I say, its hard being a mom to a preemie. I am trying to do better about getting out of the house but it is …
Having a newborn is an isolating enough experience. You are tired, lucky to have showered, and home when everyone is at work. At least you are able to go to Target or where ever …
Sam has done really well off of the additive. He is now 8 lbs 8 ozs and is having much less gas than he had been having. The best part is we are now …
This was a big milestone week for Sam as he hit 4 months old on Sunday! Such a simple thing to say, but just so loaded with baggage. Its funny, every time someone asks …
Now it is all coming back to me... the sleep deprivation, the inability to get anything done, the life changes that happen with a new born. Don't get me wrong, having Sam home is …
Sam's due date (aka his "re-birthday") has come and gone, and to celebrate, Sam has been growing like a weed! In the past 9 days Sam has gained 14 ounces! He now weighs a …
2010 was a mixed bag of a year. Things started off with high hopes. Peter and I figured that after 2009, 2010 had to be good. January was uneventful, but come February, the pendulum …
For those of you interested in watching lots of video of Sam's grand departure from the NICU... Video#1: Staring Laura, Sam, Melissa and the voice of Peter Video#2: Staring Laura, Sam, and the voice …
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