I've often heard Ted share that a difficult part of his journey as a loss Dad revolves around watching me and the pain that ebbs and flows so easily in my life. I remember sitting in grief counseling with him one night and he shared, "Abby was just so excited to become a Mom" and…
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Ours. His.
A lot of thoughts and emotions roll through your mind when you're laying in your hospital bed awaiting your c-section. I was prepped for surgery the same night we went to the hospital and received the news Sam was still. The next morning, awaiting his birth, I remember being anxious for all of the unknowns. …
. .Just getting more awesome.
One of the many reasons I was so excited to become a Mama was to finally share in the life and experiences of my Mama friends. Pre-pregnancy I would giggle when I would see the quote "Everyone I know is getting pregnant and I'm just getting more awesome". There's an honest truth to the quote and an…
Due Date
Tomorrow was Sam's due date. I don't have many words to describe how I feel today or how I will feel tomorrow. Instead I've decided to share pictures of my growing belly over the last 40 weeks. I am beyond thankful to have carried Sam with me for 36 of them. During the last…
Sam Benjamin Newton
Sam Benjamin Newton was born at 9:06 A.M. He was a beautifully perfect 6 pounds, 1 ounce & 19 inches long. Ted & I held Sam in the surgical room embracing our short time together as a family of three.
Thinking of Sam 