When I saw my friend Anissa in February of this year, after we hugged and squealed she pushed me away and said, “I’m so mad at you for not bringing that baby!” I told her that I’d brought the next best thing – a video of Madeline that I’d filmed just for Anissa. I’d been…
What Friends Are For
November 17th, 2009Comments: 124
UPDATE: A Caring Bridge site has been set up to keep everyone informed of Anissa’s condition and can be found here: www.caringbridge.org/visit/anissamayhew/. There has been encouraging bits of news today but it is still very early. Thank you so much for your wonderful notes, prayers, and thoughts. I know that the Mayhew family will cherish…
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- Posted in: Family and Friends
Fight For Preemies
November 17th, 2009Comments: 98
When Mike and I got married, we had the typical plans for our life together. Careers, a house with a yard for the dog, and a handful of kids to fill the house. We didn’t plan on any of those kids to be born prematurely. No one ever does. And yet, over half a million…
- Comments: 98
- Posted in: Living With Loss
Bellies And Faces
November 16th, 2009Comments: 97
In the last few weeks my belly size has increased noticeably. I had physical therapy on Monday and again on Friday, and when I walked in on Friday the therapists were like, “HOLY CRAP YOUR STOMACH!” (the PT has made a HUGE improvement in my shoulder -it’s still very painful, but I can move so…
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- Posted in: Health and Pregnancy
The Sweetest Sound
November 13th, 2009Comments: 94
The first time I heard it, I was sitting in the front seat my my parents’ car. My dad was driving, and my mom was in the back seat with Madeline. At that moment, no one was talking, and the radio was low. Suddenly, one of the cutest, funniest sounds I’d ever heard came from…
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- Posted in: Living With Loss
