<t>Thank you all so much. I appreciate all of the support, advice and help you offer. Sometimes I wish we could see into the future! People often mistake what I am saying (my mother) and think I just want him 'perfect.' It's not so much about perfection as it is about giving him the biggest and brig...

<t>Erin,<br/> <br/> Yes, he is in intensive speech therapy (since he was less than a year old). He gets it multiple times a week privately and also 3 times per week at school (VE Pre-K). He is progressing. He says "oh" for "open" and "go". He says "ba" for bye bye. He says sounds like ga, ma, ba, da...

<t>Took my son noah (3 1/2) to a new neurologist the other day. Noah is still not talking. His receptive language is very high (understands most everything). He signs and uses pictures to communicate. He also points. He makes several noises (babbles), but still no words. Doc said his brain damage fr...

Looks like our new girls share a birthday! Congratulations!!

<r>Here are some photos of the new love in my life...<br/> <br/> Hugs,<br/> Nicole<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/babypage_view.asp?URLID=5N5Q7P1H4G"><s>[url]</s><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery ... 5N5Q7P1H4G">http://www.growingfamily.com/webnur...

<t>Hi all! I am still in the hospital but hoping to be discharged today. Had my c-section on Saturday the 19th. Scheduled to happen at 10am, but got bumped and we ended up having her at 12:04pm. Other than a painful and repeated spinal (6 tries!) it was pretty routine. I must say that as they pulled...

c-section is scheduled for tomorrow at 10am (saturday) and looks like this time it might actually happen. I am scared and excited all at the same time. I will let you all know how it goes.

hugs,
Nicole

<t>Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the pregnancy. I know it's a lot to handle when you don't expect it. But don't assume it will happen again. You just never know. Make an appointment with a perinatolist and get tested for any underlying disorders. I found a great peri that talked to me ...

Oh honey I know the feeling of waiting and you are right-- it's nice to have the time to better prepare. :) I will be in the hospital with mine on the 21st and I will be thinking of you!

Nicole

Congratulations!