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NICU Diaries: Week 10
Baby is 37 weeks corrected gestational age. Read about last week: Week 9! Day 64: Rockabye Baby It was a very busy day at home; I didn’t eat or drink properly between all…
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Pokemon Halloween Costumes
We wanted to match together for a family Halloween costume this year. They’re lucky we’re doing new costumes at all! Mostly I wanted to make an effort for my sister who’s so excited…
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NICU Diaries: Week 9
Baby is 36 weeks corrected gestational age. Read about last week: Week 8! Day 57: A Big Boy Jer visited Baby Henry early this morning for skin-to-skin snuggles. He’s breathing well on his…
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NICU Diaries: Week 8
Baby is 35 weeks corrected gestational age. Read about last week: Week 7! Day 50: Wound Care I’m so tired, mostly from pumping every 2-3 hours and commuting to Provo every day to…
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Peace in Chaotic Times
Sometimes I need to “fill my cup” when life gets heavy, and I’ve been able to do that in a few ways. I met up with friends for a hike in the woods…
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Halloween Party 2025
Instead of a Trunk or Treat, our ward at church put on a Halloween Party with a potluck, costumes, and games. Since they held it pretty early in the month we didn’t have…
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NICU Diaries: Week 7
Baby is 34 weeks adjusted gestational age. Read about last week: Week 6! Day 43: Roasty Toasty Dr is upping Baby’s potassium, sodium chloride, and chloride to counteract the loss of electrolytes from…
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Fall Moments in September
I wanted to remember some moments we’ve had outside of the hospital this month. I’ve been finding comfort and upliftment in reading middle grade children’s books. Wonder. The one and only Ivan. Fish…
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NICU Diaries: Week 6
Updates as we progress in the hospital. Read about last week: Week 5! Day 36: Lab Report + Pumping It was lab day for Baby when he gets all his tests done. His…
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Pregnancy Week 28: Henry’s Miracle Birth
It’s been a month for me to recover, mourn the end of pregnancy, and process the events of our surprise birth. I feel grateful that both Baby Henry and I are well. Here’s…
