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 »
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 »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: Always, You Matter
Dear Calvin, I had my first prenatal appointment with Bumble Bee on Wednesday. The nurse-midwife asked about my previous pregnancies, and when she heard me call you "he," she asked what your name Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: A Calvin’s Cupcakes sneak peek
Last year, on Calvin's 1st birthday, I announced Calvin's Cupcakes. Being able to create these remembrances is such an honor. It's so special to connect with these children and their families as I'm Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: Things that will never change
"Happy 5th Calvin. 28 months in heaven. Momma misses you." (via instagram 07.05.2011) Missing: the way he moved and tumbled, the sound of his heartbeat, watching him on the ultrasound, his weight Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: Calvin Loves Kimora (updates below)
This month's 5th is dedicated to Calvin's cousin, Kimora Michaela, who was born two months after Calvin's first birthday. One year ago, I posted about Kimora and her family: first to ask for Continue Reading »
F is for I forgot my baby’s day (Please forgive me, Calvin)
Yesterday was the 5th. Today is the 6th. Yesterday I did my post for the A to Z Challenge, but I did NOT post for Calvin. And now I am sitting here crying because I feel like I failed my son by Continue Reading »
