Category Archives: NICU

Precious Breath: Becca, One Year Later

Posted on September 21, 2013 by

Exactly one year ago, at 9:42pm September 21, 2012, one of the best moments of my life quickly turned into the absolute worst moment in my life. My baby girl came into this world, and did not breathe. I remember … Continue reading →

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9 months and I’m still in awe

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

Tomorrow marks 9 months … and I’m still in awe. 9 months ago I was dancing away to “Just Dance” on the Wii … anything to get Baby Boo to come out! 9 months ago tonight, I was packing my … Continue reading →

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My Little Butterfly

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

I’m not real big on super themed rooms. I have nothing against them–in fact, I’m always a little awed at how cute some people’s kid’s rooms are! But it’s just not my thing to ever be THAT coordinated. Joshua’s room … Continue reading →

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Never Woulda Thought

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

When I woke up on September 21, 2012, I never woulda thought so much would happen in a matter of hours. My life took a major twist. And though we’ve ended up miraculously straightened back out, my heart will never … Continue reading →

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An Abnormal Experience

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

It is so against everything in my nature–in any mother’s nature–to walk out of a room, leaving your newborn daughter alone in a plastic bed. All alone. In the dim lighting. With cords and wires and screens and beeping things. … Continue reading →

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