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…
We’re Gonna Make A Change
August 28th, 2009Comments: 252
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 3rd, 2009Comments: 172
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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- Posted in: Living With Loss
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 4th, 2009Comments: 26
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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