I love you, kiddo. To the moon and back, as I like to tell you. And that’s a lot, as your dad likes to teach you. You are so curious and so clever. This usually means I need to be on my toes to make sure you are safe, but you never fail to amaze […]
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Three
Rowenna is three today. When she was born and we were swept up into a world we never dreamed we would be part of, all the appointments and therapy and what ifs, it seemed like three was so far away. Three, with its built in transition from early intervention to public school. It was hard […]
Two Year Check-Up
Rowenna has now had her second birthday party and her official two year well-baby visit. So, what are the vital stats for this kiddo? 24 pounds, 6 ounces and 33 inches of perpetual motion an infectious smile and a goofy little laugh walking with a push toy, standing without using anything for support or balance […]
Second Birthday
My sweet girl turns two today. I spent the night before her birthday reading through old blog posts and watching the video montage from her first birthday, in tears at how big she’s gotten and how big my heart has grown since she joined our family. I am amazed at how far we’ve come this […]
First Birthday
My baby is one today. A year ago I labored to bring her into the world, my husband and my doula by my side. A year ago they placed her in my arms and I took her in, every last inch of her. A year ago I became a momma and we became a family. […]
She Made Me a Momma
This time last year I was about to go into labor. This time last year was the last night I would go to bed without listening to the sound of Rowenna’s breath as she settled into a deep sleep. I had my hospital bag packed, her nursery set up, a stack of cloth diapers ready […]
