Dec 2, 2009

This Will Have To Pass For A Post Today

December 2, 2009 By
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Things have been a little busy for me the past few days, no thanks to a crippling round of nausea and vomiting that struck yesterday. But there's been more going on than just that, only I'm too tired … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, daily life, growing up, Mira


Nov 25, 2009

I’m Going to War Against Artificial Food

November 25, 2009 By

I was recently asked to take a survey about a new fruit snack. Normally I'm willing to be pretty open to new ideas for kids foods, trying to find the positive in them and give constructive feedback. … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues, rant


Nov 17, 2009

Fight For Preemies & Cherish The Babies We Have

November 17, 2009 By
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I remember sitting in my OB's office during my third trimester, hearing the confirmation of news I already knew: Cordy was breech. The stubborn child's head had been in my ribs for weeks, and at my … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues


Nov 16, 2009

Firsts – The Tooth Fairy

November 16, 2009 By
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I remember when I lost my first tooth. I was five years old, and I didn't even know it was loose. I went to my babysitter's house after kindergarten that day, just like any other day, and was greeted … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, growing up, memories


Nov 14, 2009

Guinea Pig for Hope

November 14, 2009 By
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Wow, I've been away for a week, eh? That was unintentional. This past week I completed my orientation at work and began my time on night shift, working 7pm-7am. So far? I'm in a fog. My brain and … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, school


Nov 8, 2009

Drowning in Paper

November 8, 2009 By

It's a sad realization about the state of my living room that I can remove an entire garbage bag stuffed full of papers, magazines, catalogs, etc. for recycling, then look at the room and realize I … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: daily life, domestic zero


Nov 3, 2009

Perspective

November 3, 2009 By

When I was a teen, growing up in a small Ohio town that I considered (back then) to be backwards, small-minded, and too confining for me, I dreamed of getting out of there and living a grand life. I … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: me me me, memories, more than parents