I am thankful.
This week, despite the fact that life completely came to a slamming halt in my home. I got to watch the leaves change for the first time in years.

I am thankful.
Despite the grueling hole in my heart and the deeply cemented fear that we may never have children of our own. That I got one hundred and fifty three days with Hannan in my ( Read more... )

My baby died today. I went in for a genetic testing consult, and it appears the baby's heart had stopped the night before. For those who want to know, we were 17 weeks. Baby wasn't following the normal growth curve and then screened positive for Trisomy 18 test. I'm currently in the hospital, the drugs should take effect in a few hours. Once we ( Read more... )

How serious is this if my ob/gyn's office has called me 3x today? *worried* i've been told i'm a Cystic fibrosis carrier and 1/10 chance of trisomy 18. Ultrasound and amniocentisis on thurs.

Looking for some info i forgot to favorite. About 2 years ago a few friends were testing homemade
Laundry soap recipes and i was intrigued but bogged down with nursing classes. Now that life changes are coming fast i'm looking for recipes and the tips and trials that come with using it for stains etc. Anyone up for a chat about it?

Blindsided. My job function is moving out of state. No layoffs but moving positions internal. This is not related to april fools. This is another roller coaster ride

Doctors at St. Francis told detectives Wednesday evening that the boy’s injuries were caused by sustained violent shaking, Decatur police Lt. David Dickerson said. The baby was placed on life support, he said. Macon County First Assistant State’s Attorney Jay Scott said Thursday that Sollman would appear today in circuit court, where his bond may ( Read more... )

The good news. I have a dr's appt tomorrow.
The bad news. My phone met its demise in the bathroom sink. I will be out of touch until wed/thurs.

1. I have lived in 5 states, and have moved at least once per year since 1996 ( Read more... )

no seriously--- niece Addison Marie born on Friday 12:42 pm. Totally stricken.

Pictures here

1. Venison

2. Nettle tea

3. Huevos rancheros

4. Steak tartare (mom ate it pregnant- cant stomach it)

5. Crocodile

6. Black pudding

7. Cheese fondue

8. Carp

9. Borscht

10. Baba ghanoush

11. Calamari (especially when NOT fried)

12. Pho   LOVE!!! especially in chicago

13. PB&J sandwich (orange marmalade..)

14. Aloo gobi

15. Hot dog from ( Read more... )