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Dear Teenager

July 19, 2017July 19, 20172 Comments

Dear Teenager, I get it.  Those jerks at school just keep on pushing and don't know when to back off.  I don't know why they target you, because you really are a good kid.  Your parents aren't who you need them to be either.  Either they are crazy strict and don't let you breathe...or they … Continue reading Dear Teenager

When My Sweet Baby Died: The Hard Grief Aftermath

March 4, 2017July 17, 20177 Comments

Ten years ago this summer, my daughter Lahna died due to complications from Trisomy 18. This article describes the immediate grief aftermath of her death. Mississippi Man and I grew stronger as individuals and as a couple, but it hasn't been easy. The day after Lahna died, I woke up with a few seconds of peace. … Continue reading When My Sweet Baby Died: The Hard Grief Aftermath

Lahna, and Trisomy 18: When My Baby Died

March 2, 2017July 17, 201710 Comments

I had the perfect first pregnancy. All the tests during the pregnancy came back normal and I was so thrilled to become a Mommy after so many years of wishing for a baby. When Lahna came into the world she weighed 3 lbs 4 oz and was very sick. She was rushed to the NICU … Continue reading Lahna, and Trisomy 18: When My Baby Died

Response: 5 Things Experienced Moms Do when Visiting New Moms

March 2, 2017March 30, 2017

Today Melissa Fenton posted an article to Scary Mommy, which honestly made my head spin! As an experienced Mom myself, I thought I would respond with a post of my own. Melissa's article is "5 Things Experienced Moms Do When Visiting New Moms". Food Melissa says "assume after nine months of eating clean and healthy, she's … Continue reading Response: 5 Things Experienced Moms Do when Visiting New Moms

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“No one is ever quite ready; everyone is always caught off guard. Parenthood chooses you. And you open your eyes, look at what you’ve got, say “Oh, my gosh,” and recognize that of all the balls there ever were, this is the one you should not drop. It’s not a question of choice.”

~Marisa de Los Santos

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