Stretching His Wings
on Nov 21, 2009 in growing up Mommyhood Lil' Satchmo My oldest child is not at home. He is spending the night at a friend's house tonight.It is the first time he has done such a thing.He's not here telling me about various inconsistencies in the Star Wars the Clone Wars vehicles episode to episode. He'...

Hi This is Dr Jones, I've Got Some Really Bad News
on Nov 19, 2009 in sequential screening amniocentesis high risk pregnancy birth defects This, in my opinion is not the way to start any conversation with a pregnant woman that doesn't end with "And your baby is dead."I went last Friday for my next round of sequential screening - and they RAVED about the baby on ultrasound. She looks gre...

But I Don't See Them That Way
on Nov 17, 2009 in motherhood children autism I'm probably too sensitive about the twins. Would it stun you to know that when I am with them, large stretches of time will pass where I forget that they aren't "typical"? To me, a lot of the time, they're just babies.Great big, five year old babies...

The Redemption of November 13th
on Nov 14, 2009 in high risk pregnancy New Baby ultrasound Last November 13th, I thought I was going to give my mother the BEST birthday present (it's her birthday).I was going to call her, after my trip to the OBGYN, to tell her I was pregnant.I had an appt for a 8 week ultrasound and despite the massive am...

Am I Still Pregnant?
on Nov 12, 2009 in pregnancy genetic tests high risk pregnancy I think it's the transition from being irretrievably sick, cramping, in danger of miscarriage to totally smooth sailing that's got me flummoxed.I keep forgetting I'm pregnant.Now, don't get me wrong. My already gigantic G size cup boobs are even bigg...

This Video Wrecked Me
on Nov 7, 2009 in I am autism autism Apparently people with autism are somewhat offended - however, as a parent of austistic boys - I understand the words - written by the parents of autistic children.It is a nightmare.

Happy Birthday to My Hunny
on Nov 6, 2009 in Birthday The Husband The true measure of a man, I think, is what sort of a Father he is. Does he let you help cook when you are little, so that you feel included? Does he take you to places that are wonderful and magical - when you are about 6?My children are so lucky. T...

Auf Wiedersehen Black Trousers
on Nov 4, 2009 in pregnancy maternity clothes And so it begins. I was getting dressed innocently enough this morning. Underwear, bra, knee highs, t-shirt and then I pull on my pants.Puuuuuuuuuuuuulllllllllllllllll.OMG.My pants don't fit.Now it's not like this event is COMPLETELY unexpected. I kn...

The Next Generation of KISS Fans
on Nov 2, 2009 in KISS rock and roll Lil' Satchmo My oldest boy says to me, as we're loading up to head downtown ATL,"Can we listen to some KISS?"To which I say "Ummm - yes - why?""Because," he says,"I wanna listen to something that rocks."Okay then.Clearly his current social circle likes to ROCK.

Halloweenie
on Nov 2, 2009 in halloween trick or treats Family I have to confess that I bought another blue pumpkin because Martha Stewart made me. She's guilted me like three years in a row now, with their chic and unusual color but by god - NEXT YEAR I am going to just buy one for decoration because they are a...