Blog Posts - Preemie

It's hard to believe that my little preemie will be turning 3 on August 28.  Almost 3 years ago, I watched Zarriah fight for her life for 3 months.  She entered this world weighing 2 pounds 10 ounces.  Those 3 months were the most stre...

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I am frumpy. I probably was before having Charlie and I certainly am now. I know that I’m frumpy. The thing is… I don’t care. Currently, I consider my aesthetically good days to be the days where I dodge a glob of oatmeal meant for...

I’ve been burned before. So naturally, I’m leery the first meeting with a new health professional. In my mind, a best case scenario for our appointment with the dietitian would result in me learning a little useful information. Where as,...

There are many things about having a preemie that are unknowable until it happens. No one can really prepare a parent for what NICU life entails. I will be forever grateful to the nurses that helped me get through it. This post is dedicated to those...

Last year, we went to pick apples. It was the first time we had taken Charlie out after she came home from the NICU. Although the trip was short and simple, it had a lasting impact on our lives. Charlie had been home approximately a month when we fir...

Charlie’s progress has plateaued once again. She is having trouble learning to walk and difficulty swallowing. Due to these new developments, our schedule is packed even more so than usual. For about the past week, Charlie has been heavily lean...

Why do I keep a blog? It is important to ask myself this question from time to time (especially when others are asking me). By answering it, I remind myself of where things started and assess where I want it to go. The origins of my blog can be trace...

Long before I was capable of stringing together words for a blog, I lurked on other sites. Some posts were so profound that they stand out in my memory. I often find myself directing others to these posts. The following posts are extraordinary: 1) De...

It is not unusual for couples to waste a vast amount of time finding the perfect baby name. My husband and I were one of those couples. Frequently, I am asked questions about Charlie’s name. Is Charlie short for Charlotte? How did I decide to n...

Yesterday, the early intervention therapist started the conversation about Ankle-Foot Orthotics (AFO) for Charlie. While I was hoping it was something that could be avoided, I knew it was a possibility. Her developmental pediatrician mentioned that C...

After surviving our harrowing birth experience, it was difficult to reintegrate with everyday society. The conversations and comments seemed irrelevant. We shared in anything but the common experience. Over a year later,  I continue to feel somewhat...

From the moment I was hospitalized with pre-eclampsia, I found that I had much to learn rather quickly. It started when I had to learn what pre-eclampsia was and continued through out preemie life. Even now, I am still learning. Here are ten things t...

While Charlie and I are out on our adventures, Charlie will inevitably meet someone for the first time.  More often than not, the conversation exchange plays out in the same way. The stranger will ask “How old is your baby?” while Charli...

With a micro-preemie, I am used to bringing up the rear of the pack (even in the preemie realm). Charlie does not register on the growth charts, she is behind in her developmental milestones, and transitions slowly through out the day. I have become...

RSV season is just around the corner for us. Surpisingly, we do not dread the “lock down” required to keep our baby’s lungs healthy (RSV 101 can be found here). Last year, we managed to have a good time while keeping Charlie healthy...

Who doesn't love a quick crochet or knit project that provides practically instant gratification? Here's a little project I worked on over this past week, in between my own school and associated studying and activities with the kids who were off fro...

Who doesn't love a quick crochet or knit project that provides practically instant gratification? Here's a little project I worked on over this past week, in between my own school and associated studying and activities with the kids who were off fro...

This little floral outfit simply exudes sweetness, full of pink, fuchsia, and aqua flowers. Made with care from soft, lightweight cotton ribbed knit, this print is trimmed with an aqua ruffled elastic, giving it a wonderfully femine touch. This long...

Very sweet extra long gown. Everyone loves this gown!Opens flat, you can dress your baby and nurses can remove in a few seconds.Perfect for babies in the NICU.Very soft, simple short sleeve gown made of 100% cotton interlockwith velcro closures for e...

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