Stella turned one on Monday. I should probably say something really profound and eloquent and heartfelt but all I keep thinking to myself is “HOLY SHITBALLS!” Over and over and over. The b… more →
The Life and Times of Stellasurfacingaftersilence wrote 1 week ago: I have no idea why I chose this. I just wanted a picture I was challenged in a comment … more →
amberhj wrote 3 months ago: Stella turned one on Monday. I should probably say something really profound and eloquent and heartf … more →
amberhj wrote 5 months ago: On message boards across the web you can find, far too easily, cringe-inducing posts by moms skeweri … more →
amberhj wrote 6 months ago: Stella wasn't sad to see the milk go. In fact, she was delighted. A couple of weeks ago, I threw … more →
amberhj wrote 6 months ago: So, as I reported earlier, we visited Seattle Children’s Hospital this week to see Robin, Stel … more →
jeffsher63 wrote 6 months ago: My sister is still in the rehab hospital. Her face is moderately swollen (from the excess fluids in … more →
amberhj wrote 6 months ago: It’s not an emergency. Nothing is really “wrong.” But we’re about to head ba … more →
amberhj wrote 6 months ago: That was then. When is the last time a research paper made you cry? I received one, along with an ar … more →
amberhj wrote 7 months ago: Cute little smile. Today, we took a big step. It could save us a few hundred bucks a month while pro … more →
amberhj wrote 8 months ago: Back in mid-November, when Stella’s NG tube was put into her cute nose and down into her then- … more →
amberhj wrote 9 months ago: I’ve jumped back into the freelance writing life in an effort to make a bit of money while I s … more →
amberhj wrote 9 months ago: Stella has been getting more and more difficult around eating again and I am starting to freak out a … more →
amberhj wrote 9 months ago: Stella would be very happy if left naked and able to nibble on her toes all day long. That’s r … more →
amberhj wrote 9 months ago: Stella, ready for adventure. We took a long walk this evening, and enjoyed every minute of it! Today … more →
amberhj wrote 10 months ago: As Stella’s occupational therapist put it, “Stella has internalized the joy of eating. … more →
amberhj wrote 10 months ago: Finally, we can all relax. I love Christmas. A tree is a must, of course. In fact, a Christmas tree … more →
amberhj wrote 10 months ago: Stella, reviewing today's blog post. She's a stickler for accuracy. Today, Stella had 700 ml … more →
amberhj wrote 10 months ago: Today was tough. It’s almost 11pm and her tally is 530mls. She is resisting the bottle. She … more →
amberhj wrote 10 months ago: Stella has been free from the tube for two weeks as of today. Clearly, she’s made fantastic pr … more →