Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Week At the Hospital – Part 2

Posted on July 31, 2011 by elle9132

Finally the day came.  We were actually going to bring our boy home.  Though we knew there were many challenges ahead, Dennis and I could not have been more excited.  The brand new rear facing car seat was securely fastened … Continue reading →

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The Week At the Hospital – Part 1

Posted on July 28, 2011 by elle9132

As I said, it was the next day before I was able to hold Ben for the first time. However, it would be a few days before he would even look at me. He slept for three entire days! This … Continue reading →

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The First Day – Part Two

Posted on July 23, 2011 by elle9132

Almost as soon as we got to the operating room my doctor’s overflowing air of confidence began to subside. My body temperature was starting to rise for no clear reason and he was worried about a staph infection. I’ll never … Continue reading →

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The First Day – Part One

Posted on July 17, 2011 by elle9132

My book starts on the most obvious of days, September 26, 1989; Ben’s birthday.  What surprised me was how many vivid memories I have of that day almost 22 years ago.  It starts with me going into labor in the … Continue reading →

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