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Eight years with & without Livy

February 3, 2020February 3, 20203 Comments

I often blog about how grief has impacted my life and for real, it helps my mental health. Today I’m blogging for my MH and my baby girls birthday. You were 35 days away from turning 5 years old when you left this earth and today you would be 8 and in the 2nd grade. … Continue reading Eight years with & without Livy

Bye, Bye Preschool 

May 24, 2017May 24, 20171 Comment

Dear Olivia, The end of the school year is approaching and your friends are getting ready to transition to kindergarten. I feel like I'm approaching the true goodbye time to your school team. It's been nice having your classroom things intact. It's made us all feel like part of you is still with the class. … Continue reading Bye, Bye Preschool 

Stuck in a Hump 

April 6, 2017April 7, 20172 Comments

Dear Olivia, I've experienced many things in life. Yet there has been nothing more life changing than losing you. I'm sure this is true for most parents who have experienced the loss of a child. I know I'm not alone, but it feels very lonely where I'm at. I don't want to be so depressed, … Continue reading Stuck in a Hump 

Forever On My Mind 

March 11, 20173 Comments

Dear Olivia, I'm on my sixth audiobook of the year. Can you believe it? I went from listening to upbeat happy music during my 2 hour commute, to a wide variety of non-fiction and fiction stories. Everything I've read has reminded me of you. First it was the baby who died in "Small Great Things." … Continue reading Forever On My Mind 

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Christina was born with a disability and always dreamed of becoming a mother. Her dream came true when her daughter Olivia was born in 2012 and then son, Sage in 2014. Both of her children inherited her disability, Osteogensis Imperfecta. Her daughter Olivia was also born with bilateral open-lip Schizencephaly. Months later she was also diagnosed with Epilepsy. Christina believes that disability is a natural part of human diversity and has always taken pride in having a disabled and proud family.

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