Category Archives: Blue

Avery’s Trip to the ER

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Michelle

It’s amazing to me that a baby who is unable to move on her own has already suffered an injury that required a trip to the ER. Or maybe it shouldn’t be, since that baby has a very rambunctious (and … Continue reading →

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Catching Up

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Michelle

It’s been a while since my last post. Sorry. The last 7 weeks have been crazy busy, full of ups and downs and every time I sat down at my computer to post something I just couldn’t. The words wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Expressions

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Michelle

Like most parents, I think my kid is pretty much the Cutest Kid Ever! I know I’m biased, and I’m sure that there are maybe probably kids out there who are cuter than Blue. But not to me. And frankly, … Continue reading →

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The BedRest Chronicles: Grief

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Michelle

While playing on the internet to keep myself busy and help pass the time on bedrest, I discovered a website completely devoted to women going through high risk pregnancies and women on bedrest. I joined the forum and while I … Continue reading →

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Mud Play

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Michelle

This spring, we’ve had more than our fair share of rain. As of the last total I saw on the news, we’d had around 8 inches. As the pond in our front yard can attest, this is by far more … Continue reading →

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Blue’s Birth Story, Part 3

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Michelle

If you missed the first 2 parts of Blue’s birth story, click here and here. Being sent, alone, to the hospital to be monitored for signs of labor is intimidating to say the least. But that is what I did. … Continue reading →

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The BedRest Chronicles, Part 1

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Michelle

Today marks exactly 2 weeks since I underwent a rescue cerclage and 2 weeks of official bed rest. To say that the last 2 weeks have been stressful and emotional would be an understatement, but there have also been lots … Continue reading →

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Home is Where the Couch Is

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Michelle

I am home! I was so excited to be released from the hospital on Monday, but coming home has been a little bittersweet. HandyMan has gone back to work and since I’m not supposed to lift Blue, that means I … Continue reading →

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Keeping In What Wants to Come Out

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Michelle

Thursday morning dawned bright and early after a rough night’s sleep. I couldn’t stop thinking about what could be going wrong with my body and the baby. Thankfully HandyMan was able to take the day off to go with me … Continue reading →

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Fighting for Baby

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Michelle

I woke up on Wednesday morning just like it was any other day. Blue and I were home a lone and I had a plan to get some work done before getting ready for my regularly scheduled prenatal appointment that … Continue reading →

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