On Maddie’s last night, I sat in a chair next to her bed. The PICU didn’t allow beds for the parents to sleep in. Yeah, I know, we’ll just all take a moment to acknowledge how stupid that is and then move on…..OK. The PICU staff was very nice, and offered to bring over a…
Blood Curdling
May 28th, 2009Comments: 196
Last month I had a physical with Dr. Looove. I hadn’t had an exam since before I was pregnant with Maddie, so it was definitely time. It was good to see Dr. Looove. I was so used to seeing her at least once a month for Maddie’s check-ups, shots, etc. We talked about Maddie for…
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Little Words
May 27th, 2009Comments: 149
I did my family a disservice in yesterday’s post. They talk about Madeline often, and I know they miss her with all their hearts. I was just sad that, in our first gathering together since her service, no one mentioned her. Including me. I do realize that the onus of talking about her lays on…
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Hand Prints
May 26th, 2009Comments: 234
I feel like I’m always on the brink of tears, but I never know what’s going to push me over the edge. I watch the news about other families who have lost kids, and I think, “This is where I would normally be crying.” But then I’ll see a story about a woman in her…
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Maddie was an awesome mimic. It was clear that she loved to get smiles and laughs out of everyone, so she was more than happy to repeat sounds and actions. In March my hilarious friend Alison was hanging out with us, and Maddie could totally keep up with her. They were a formidable comedy duo….
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