Well, it came, we celebrated and now I am finally the big 3-0. For years there have been things I wanted to “achieve” before this milestone age came to pass. Among other things, there were savings goals and weight...
The wife of a first responder knows lots of sleepless nights
She knows phone calls mean trouble and silence is golden
But praying he will be alright.
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The wife of a first responder keeps the doors locked tight
For standing in line at...
Today, March 18th, is Trisomy 18 Awareness Day. The date is significant because Trisomy 18 means there are 3 of the 18th chromosome. Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards Syndrome, is a fatal chromosomal syndrome. Because every cell...
Shh. Don't tell anyone, but I have a career. And two kids. I know, right? They let me leave the hospital - TWICE! - with a new baby. Fully knowing that I would be a working mom. I didn't even have to...
Since joining the motherhood club I’ve been bombarded by a slew of companies trying to sell me stuff. They are fully aware that new parents are at a crossroads in their lives, and they have this one window in...
When people ask me about adoption, I always describe it as a miracle. With a pregnancy and birth, God performs a miracle in the physical body. In the case of adoption, the miracle is performed in the heart. As a...
When I was pregnant with the Pickle, I did a lot of daydreaming. I imagined dressing her up in cute clothes, going to the park, making holiday memories, and watching her learn and grow. Most of my daydreams, however,...