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NICU

Homeward Bound

January 18, 2010

Two years ago today was one of the greatest days ever. After 68 days of fear, longing, and worry, our little girl finally left the NICU and came home. the first time I ever walked around holding my daughter Maddie on the loose! in the sun for the first time our family When you’re in [...]

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A Special NICU Trip

December 28, 2009

Madeline was born in November, so she spent her first Thanksgiving and Christmas in the neonatal intensive care unit. The NICU is always a scary and sad place to be, but the family holidays really emphasize the loneliness that comes with an extended hospital stay. A few months ago many of you voted and wrote [...]

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We’re Gonna Make A Change

August 28, 2009

Since I’ve been sick this week I haven’t been able to keep my mind occupied the way I normally can. So I surrounded myself with her. I pulled her favorite toys and clothes close to me, breathing her in. I looked at thousands of pictures of her face. And I watched videos of her. I [...]

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He Rests Under A Shady Tree

June 3, 2009

After Maddie passed away, my Aunt Kathy started emailing me stories she’d planned on sharing with Madeline. As the oldest of my mom’s siblings, Kathy has always had a better recollection of the many events that happened during their childhood. Some of the stories I’ve heard a few times, and they always bring a smile [...]

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NICU FAQ

March 26, 2009

Last week I became a March of Dimes Mom (my picture and bio aren’t up yet because I haven’t found a picture I like!). I am so honored to be able to give back to the community that did SO much for Mike and me when we were dealing with Madeline’s gestation and hospitalization. Once [...]

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Maddie The Medical Marvel

February 4, 2009

The Radiologist Dr. Looove consulted agrees that Maddie needs a more in-depth scan. Dr. Loove has opted for an MRI because it doesn’t have radiation (a CT does). I had to call today to schedule the MRI, but it’s not as easy as just calling. I dialed the number and listened for the option to [...]

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