Our son Jacob had in-utero surgery to repair an open neural tube defect when he was 25 weeks gestation. After surgery, I was able to keep from going into labor for 11 more weeks. Being pregnant was difficult for me. There were so many questions and unknowns. Recovery from fetal surgery was painful, and everyday...
We’ve lived here for 7 months now. And until 2 days ago we had an Ikea curtain hanging sideways by a nail and hook to provide a little privacy and shield from the sun in our big family room. Like this: Yep 7 months. This window is particularly tricky because of how wide it is....
Hey everyone! Heads up! The blog is moving to a new address so be sure to change it asap! It’s now just going to be at thislittlemiggy.com. Makes sense right? Should have been that all along. Anyway, the change is is process. I’ll try to post the update on my old blog address too....
We had a nice weekend, although most of it was cold and wet. Saturday was date night and we finally saw The Artist. I loved it! So glad to see such a great film receive all the accolades it deserves, especially best picture. Really, this movie is pure gold. And not to sound like a...
I am Jodie Stevenson and my 13 year old son, Jake, has severe autism, mild mental retardation and epilepsy. My husband, Jason, and I have two other children, Jessica, who is 14 1/2 years old and Josh, who is 8 1/2. Jessica and Josh do not have disabilities and are typical in their development. I NEVER...
I’m not complaining. Let’s just be clear about that. But the weather here is crazy. Maybe even KraZeE. 58 degrees one day, low 80’s the next. I’ve never been in such polarizing weather. Jackets, coats and boots one day. Skirts, T’s and sandals the next. Saturday we did sprinklers! And if that’s not enough, all...
I just saw this one facebook and decided to take a minute and post it. If you’re anything like me the Keep Calm and Carry On poster, and all it’s spinoff’s, wore out their welcome a while ago. I thought it was another hipster turned mainstream design craze, much like bird silouettes and chevron stripes (I...
Hey, I'm Amy!
I'm an author, artist, and disability advocate. I live with my handsome husband and three beautiful daughters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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What a precious little boy is that Jacob! I love that picture of him and the lion!
Nicole, I think it is so awesome that Jacob was able to have in utero surgery and that you think it helped!
Thanks to you (and Miggy!) for letting us peek into your life and learn a bit about your family. Having a special needs boy myself (now 23!), I so appreciate hearing from other moms with special needs kids and learning about their own experiences.
I just ran across your blog today and wanted to say that your special needs spotlight is awesome. As the middle sister of two siblings with special needs, I find such strength in the experiences of these amazing families! Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful! Thanks again.
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love that jacob! & thank you for all the good you are doing!
I have a friend who was born with Spina Bifida and she is now 32, married and living independently. She's in a wheel chair- but she was just like any of us growing up from kindergarden to 12th grade. I think walking or not, Jacob will do great with parents like you!