Is this your first child? It’s a question that blindsided me recently when a stranger struck up a conversation. But it’s what happened next that really caught me off guard. As I touched my belly, I thought about how to respond. “No, this is baby number 4,” I said as I watched her shocked …
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Mommy, I Know Where Heaven Is!
“Mommy and Daddy! Guess what? I know where Heaven is!” It’s a conversation that took us by surprise. We were driving through town when my daughter burst out with excitement. She pointed out the window and told us that she could see Heaven. I glanced at my husband with a confused look before I …
Holding Your Child For The First Time Takes On New Meaning When You’re A Preemie Parent
Those first few seconds of life, you never forget it. The moment you become a parent, it’s engraved in your heart forever. But holding your baby for the first time takes on a new meaning when you’re a preemie parent. And all it takes is one sound, one glance at a photo for the memories to flood back …