On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, our lives were forever changed. It was the beginning of what would become our preemie journey. I do have to back up one day however. On July 27th, after about 5 weeks of what finally felt like a normal pregnancy, I had another unusual discharge. This one was very wet … Continue reading →

November is Prematurity Awareness Month, and November 17 is World Prematurity Day. In honor of that, I want to share a little more of James’ story with you. My hope is that James’ story can have a positive impact on someone else. Perhaps it will give someone hope in their preemie’s journey, or help them … Continue reading →

James is sick. What started as a simple runny nose over a week ago has turned into double ear infections, sinus infection, and chest congestion with a bad cough. He is on his second antibiotic (ears were much worse after 4 days on the first one) and we’re doing breathing treatments every 4 hours for … Continue reading →

Feeling a little raw today after our experience at yet another daycare this morning. Why this is so difficult is beyond my understanding. Parents put their children in daycare everyday.  They find the place and everyone feels like family, they fit in and belong together. They make friends, have play-dates, and go to birthday parties. What … Continue reading →

How do you relate how precious your child is to someone else? How do you make them understand what he’s been through and how hard he’s fought before leaving him in their care? I have butterflies in my stomach as I research daycares again and try to find a place where they will take good … Continue reading →