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Following Sam as he grows and his impact on our family

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Welcome to PTSD Season

Hear ye! Hear ye! PTSD season is upon us. I don’t mean to make light of a very serious condition – but making light of it is the only way I manage to get through what I have loving termed PTSD season. Since Sam was born, PTSD season runs from September 10 – September 16. In this time, I am plagued by flashbacks and emotional … [Read More...] about Welcome to PTSD Season

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You Have Come A Long Way Baby – Revisited

Then you were only 1 lbs 12 ozs. At 3, you were 31 lbs. Now, you are almost 50(?!) pounds     Then your heart had a leaky valve. At 3, … [Read More...] about You Have Come A Long Way Baby – Revisited

Sam the Anti-Preemie

Updated: Sam, the Pre-Existing Condition

Since this blog launched, I have always referred to Sam as "Sam, the Anti-Preemie". I am thinking of changing his name to "Sam, the Pre-Existing Condition". When … [Read More...] about Updated: Sam, the Pre-Existing Condition

Sam the Anti-Preemie: At School

The School District vs. The Anti-Preemie

I have debated writing about my battle with my local school district publicly. What if someone reads this and all my hard work goes down the drain due to someone's … [Read More...] about The School District vs. The Anti-Preemie

Sam the Anti-Preemie: Year in review

Six years and counting

My sweet boy. It has been a while since I wrote just to you. Life with you is never dull - and I am so thankful for that. There are a few things I could do … [Read More...] about Six years and counting

Sam the Anti-Preemie: The Last Music Class

Transitions

Hang in there folks - because the next couple of weeks are going to be wild in the land of Sam. Up first - the end of preschool. Yep, you read that right. Sam … [Read More...] about Transitions

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I’m Melissa. My life was turned upside down when my second child, Sam, was born just 24 weeks into my pregnancy. This is our continuing story.

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