So I’ve made it through the first 15 months as a first time mom, but life as I knew it has really changed.  Before my son, my husband and I were both employed and enjoyed Champagne and cheese Sundays, dinner with friends, belonged to wine clubs, travelled whenever we wanted, went to the bathroom in private, and now… that seems like a dream ago.  Albeit I’m in a beautiful dream now, one with not much travelling, less sleep [...]

 Recently, KV Pharmaceutical of suburban St.Louis won government approval to exclusively sell the drug, known as Makena (Mah-KEE’-Nah). The March of Dimes and many obstetricians supported that because it means quality will be more consistent and it will be easier to get. view full post »

I was lucky enough to meet two extremely strong local mothers who have given birth to preemies, one who eventually took her daughter home, one whose son became an Angel.  These two amazing women started a local guild, the Tiny Footprints Guild in support of the Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth.  I’m proud to be able to share their story. view full post »

Written by Summer: Mother to Malachi view full post »

Congrats to all of the winners!!  Please email me at sales@itsapreemiething.com with your Full name, shipping address, phone number, credit card…oh, wait…nope, scratch the credit card…but if you want to use it, I have  a great website located at http://www.itsapreemithing.com/store, but in the meantime, this stuff is yours for FREE!   I will connect you with the manufacturer if they are shipping it to you, and I’ll be shipping some of the items. view full [...]

Find your state to see if you were a winner for the Photographers of the Nation…if you weren’t selected as a winner, you may receive a discount on a package so check by the photographers name! view full post »

I have read so many stories from those of you that have lost a baby or babies in the NICU and even before, and each time my heart breaks as they are having to mourn their loss while still dealing with another baby still in the NICU.  If any of you are like me, it’s terrifying enough when you are in the NICU, but I cannot fathom having lost my son.    view full post »

I went to a first birthday party this weekend, I’ve been going to a lot of first birthdays lately.  There were approximately 22 new babies born in a 6 month window amongst my local friends from OCT 09 – April 10, some were friends I made in the NICU, others I met on BabyCenter birth boards and we became friends in person, others I’ve known for awhile and we all just happened to get pregnant around [...]