Bloggers Give Back: Something You May Not Know About Me

It was July 30, 1975 - 32 years ago next week. My mother was seven months pregnant, due September 29 with her first child. Until this point, the pregnancy had been easy, healthy, uncomplicated. But … [Continue reading...]



We’re Heading Towards "Officially" Different

I nearly skipped out on the screening today. Cordy was having a great morning - she didn't even fight getting into the car, and when we arrived she calmly walked up the steps - so I figured they'd … [Continue reading...]



She’s Just Different

Cordy has been in daycare, two days a week, for four weeks now. Every day after the first has been met with screaming "No school!" followed by one of her teachers having to pry her off of whichever of … [Continue reading...]



Full Of Impish Spirit

My new favorite picture of Cordelia:I still see my firstborn baby, but now I also see a beautiful girl child, discovering her own interests and beginning to find her place in the world. … [Continue reading...]



Today, By The Numbers

6 - Hours spent at the Children's Hospital emergency room24 - Number of examining rooms, most filled with screaming children at some point3 - Doctors that examined Mira2 - Band-aids covering two … [Continue reading...]



What To Really Expect When You’re Expecting

The first time I was pregnant, I bought a ton of books so that I could be as educated as possible. However, I think the popular books scared me more than educated me. They covered all of the exotic, … [Continue reading...]



She’s So Emo (and not even three yet)

I always knew I had a weird child. Cordy has never gone with the flow, but the weekend confirmed that she's an odd one.First, on Saturday, she was playing near an old fan, and somehow managed to cut … [Continue reading...]