Thoughts and Prayers

Thoughts and Prayers Thoughts and prayers Mixed with a bit of anxiety Is what they give us When another takes another …sister …brother …wife …husband …friend With a single or a few shots Another loved one Gone We cry for justice every time And every time injustice...
Chapter 41: Breastfeeding my Adopted Child

Chapter 41: Breastfeeding my Adopted Child

Potential adoptive mothers often ask me can you breastfeed an adopted child. I usually respond with: it depends. There are ways that you can get your breast to produce milk and have a successful nursing journey. The La Leche League has a wonderful article full of...

Chapter 34: Toddler Tales: 3 is LIFE!

Sydney turned 3. OMG. I can’t believe this. My 7-week early preemie is 3. My answered prayer in human form is 3. My baby who needed extra cuddles and love is 3. In these 3 years, things have changed. Our lives are different. Add in the new baby, and our life as a...