Finding Mariah

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Sunday, June 12, 2011

M's Going to Become a Cop & I'm What Now?!

With M out of work and Mariah approaching 2 years of age, my stress level was through the roof. I was depressed, scared and beyond broke financially. M started a strict physical training program to get into top shape to go to the police academy. This was something he wanted badly so I encouraged him... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

I Learned That Already. Move On. What Else Ya' Got?

I placed Mariah’s bassinette next to my bed to make the middle of the night feedings and diaper changes easier on me. She took to nursing after about 4 attempts her first day of life. As a newborn, she woke up every 2 hours but never really cried or screamed. I woke up just by hearing her wiggle and... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

(Entry #2) My Dog Told Me The Baby Was Coming: The Birth of Mariah

We were now living in Indiana after financial difficulties at M’s company transferred him yet again. We sold our home in Oregon and bought a lovely 2-story, 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath with a huge yard in Indiana. We were at ease with moving to Indiana because M’s parents and my brother lived there, too.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Chapter 1: Mom Just Died & I'm Now I'm Pregnant! What??!

This is the on-going saga of my life with my Autistic daughter. Mariah (aka “Emmie”) was born in September of 2007. My husband (“M”) and I weren’t trying or not trying to have children. I was content with having or not having kids. Either way, I was accepting of whatever my life had in store for me.... Sign in to see full entry.

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