I knew. In my heart (the one that was beating out of my chest) I knew. It was when she didn't turn on the TV immediately that I began to hold my breath. She was supposed to turn it on so we could see. But when she didn't, I knew there was a problem. We had been there two weeks earlier and the ultrasound technician had almost immediately turned on the TV. The screen lit up with a tiny blob, and more importantly she pointed out a smaller visibly pulsating...heart. It was beating happily, the ... View the Post
When You Lose Your Sticky
I'm a list maker. I have a calendar that synchs with my phone, my IPAD, my computer, my husband's calendar and most importantly, my head. I'm usually pretty good at mentally keeping post it note reminders stuck in my brain, recalling them at the right moment and completing the task. Current state of having an 18 month old notwithstanding, my normal nature is to be organized. Unless you look in my car. Or my closet. But sometimes friends, it just ain't enough. You feeling me? This week the ... View the Post
Statistics of a Preemie Playdate
Statistics. I took one course of Elementary Statistics in college and barely passed. Most days the words coming out of the professor's mouth, while clearly the English language, did not come together in my brain as anything comprehensible. The scientific process by which you gather, analyze, interpret and present credible quantifiable data? Not my thing. I've told you before, Darrin does the math in this family. But in a medical crisis, statistics mean everything. Don't they? A few weekends ... View the Post
Planet Reality
So, it was a big weekend for Team Hucks. On Friday, we had the unbelievable opportunity to speak to a crowd of 20,000 Ronald McDonald supporters. It was quite an experience, and maybe one of the coolest things we've done, ever. We told Tucker's story and gave much deserved praise for the Ronald McDonald House that served our family for 5 months. We love that house so much and were honored to be able to speak about the perfectness of it's mission. It was surreal and wonderful. Tucker got a ... View the Post
Most Popular Post Ever
I am privileged to be a contributor for a group called Preemie Babies 101. The site is meant to connect and support anyone who has had a preemie, at any gestation. I write for them about once every 2 months along with some other, very talented writers. My most recent article was posted yesterday and with our full day, I didn't have time to take a look. When I got home last night around midnight I had a note from the founder of Preemie Babies 101 telling me the article had taken off, that it had ... View the Post
Letting Go. With Grace.
I will never be a country music singer (which really is a shame, I have a great name for it). I will never be a size 4. I will never get my PhD. And I will never carry a pregnancy 40 weeks and give birth to a healthy baby. There is a quote I saw recently that goes something like this: "At the end of your life, it will matter how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you." Hmm. Letting go of things not meant for me. Things desperately wanted. Things prayed for. Good things that are ... View the Post
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