In that can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t do anything but think of him when I’m not with him and can’t hold down a conversation when I am. Michael, I’m sorry but there’s this tiny and new little ginger who has absolutely stolen my heart. And yours (I’ve know you a long time, dear husband, and […]
2:12 p.m. 6 lbs 9 oz 20 1/2 inches long
6:26 a.m. My phone roared (as mom of the wild boys, it only makes sense that my ringtones is a jungle/tribal tune, right?) I was in the shower trying to shock myself awake after only 4 hours of sleep. 6:48 a.m. I checked my voicemail. There’s an issue at Boston Children’s. I followed the nurse’s […]
Marshall and I had our last (tearful) ob appointment today. Nurse Tammy asked how I was doing as I stepped on the scale. I burst into tears. Marshall passed his non-stress test again with “good oxygenation” and “accelerations.” My blood pressure is high. Not dangerously so but concerning for someone whose blood pressure is generally […]
The words “special blankie” may conjure images of Linus from the Peanuts to you. But for me, they are something full of good memories. Each of the wild boys began life wrapped in handknit blankets. My oldest and middle sons were given theirs by his Grandma Penny after it was made by an especially kind […]
The past week has been a blur of frenetic activity. Confession: I have so much to do and so much on my mind that I don’t want to do anything. But I must. With a life changing event just days away and as the mom of soon to be four sons, there’s a lot […]
Thank you soooo much, Auntie Donna!!
Marshall received lots of gifts this week. And is now the recipient of a “superhero” cape to match his “superpowers” made especially for him by his Auntie C. We have nine days until he can model this himself but here’s a preview: I, of course, cried. There’s been a lot of that in the past few […]
The holiday festivities and wild boys’ school break have thrown a loop into the updates. There’s just not enough time. And it’s growing shorter still. The good news is last week’s appointment went well. And Auntie Erin got a preview of how Marshall’s “cooking.” The fluid levels increased from a mere 5.4 to 8.3 […]
