It's been 38 months since Calvin was born. I can't believe it's been over three years. Especially in the early days of grief, it was hard to imagine surviving. But here I am, a survivor of stillbirth, Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: Deeply Loved
During my freshman year of college, Louie gave me a blue stuffed bunny that was wearing a knit Easter sweater. I named it Louie Bunny. Then, I started calling Louie Bunny. Then we both started calling Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: Showers—a guest post from Daddy
For Calvin's 3rd heavenly birthday, I asked Louie if he would do a guest post on my blog to share some of our story from his perspective. I'm glad I asked, and I'm glad he agreed, because even now, I Continue Reading »
30 answers for 30 years
This past Sunday was my 30th birthday. It wasn't until last week when Louie I were talking about my birthday and he mentioned The big 3-0 that I realized how old I was turning. My response was, Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: In My Heart Giveaways
Dear Calvin, It's your 35th month in heaven, and I can't believe your 3rd heavenly birthday is just around the corner. I wanted to do something creative and design-y for today. So, I decided to Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: You made me a mother
Dear Calvin, I am the furthest I have ever been in pregnancy, carrying your baby brother or sister. Today, I am 18 weeks and 3 days. I delivered you at 18 weeks and 1 day. Although you did not come Continue Reading »
Warm wishes from our family to yours
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: The NT Scan
Dear Calvin, On Thursday, I had the NT scan with Bumble Bee. It was at the same place where I had my first ultrasounds with you, where I first saw and heard your heartbeat, where they told me they Continue Reading »
