The Spohrs Go To Washington

October 13, 2009

Part of last week’s trip to Washington DC was to help raise awareness for March of Dimes health care reform priorities. The March of Dimes isn’t for or against specific bills, rather they have three key issues they want lawmakers to keep in mind: Coverage for maternity and pediatric care Prohibition of pre-existing condition exclusions [...]

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Because Of You

October 12, 2009

We’ve had a whirlwind six days. This last weekend, we were in Boston for a wedding. Before that, as my dad mentioned, we were in Washington DC for two things – to talk to Congressmen & women on behalf of the March of Dimes (I’ll write more about that tomorrow), and to attend an awards [...]

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From Bampa

October 8, 2009

I’m Maddie’s Bampa, Heather’s dad. Heather is out of town this week speaking with members of Congress on behalf of the March Of Dimes and has asked me to try my hand at filling in for her. Last week Heather spoke as a member of a panel at a conference in Asheville, NC regarding bloggers [...]

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Edgy

October 7, 2009

These weeks of my pregnancy are so very anxious. As Binky kicks and lets me know all day that she is there, the reality that a little person is inside me is constant. But with that, comes the fear. She is a living person in there right now…one that, if anything were to happen, wouldn’t [...]

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Half A Year Away

October 7, 2009

All alone in this world of mine, Not a care for this world have I, Only you keep my eyes open wide, Yes, it’s true, I live for you. Not a thing in this world do I own, Only sadness and mourn that is grown In this darkness I wait for the day, Yes, it’s [...]

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The Moon Never Beams Without Bringing Me Dreams

October 6, 2009

Having a baby after losing a child has been full of highs and lows. On one hand, it is a tremendously positive thing as it gives us hope for the future; hope that we will get the chance to love another little one again. On the other hand, it amplifies our feelings of loss by making us think about [...]

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