I'm missing Andrew today (nothing new there, huh?). A few weeks ago, my sister asked me some questions about the missing. She asked me whether I actually missed Andrew or just missed not having a child to raise. I tried to explain that, for me, it's both because they are one in the same. I miss feeling his kicks and squirms inside my womb. I miss his companionship for those 9 months. I … [Read more...]

Kevin and I met with the genetic counselor bright and early this morning! I was reminded why I have no desire to work in downtown Richmond - TRAFFIC! Actually, it wasn't too bad, but I did realize just how spoiled I was by my 10 minute commute to the Circuit City corporate office. No interstates were needed and I even mastered the cut-through. It was a pretty sweet deal while it lasted. … [Read more...]

This afternoon Kevin and I met with the lady at the cemetary to make some final decisions about Andrew's marker. We decided on a 12 x 12 bronze square on top of granite with a flower vase. We chose an emblem and decided to add a verse at the bottom below Andrew's name and birthdate. The lady will finish creating the computer image and send it to us for our approval before she orders it, but I'm … [Read more...]