How Life is Measured: The Big Day

Friday, February 13, 2009

The Big Day

Owen is 2 today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

18 comments:

Leong Family's said...: Happy Birthday Sweet Owen!! Hope all your wishes come true.; February 13, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Mommy3 said...: HAPPY BIRTHDAY OWEN! Can't wait to see all the cute pics of your special day!; February 13, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Unknown said...: Happy Birthday Owen! From Seamus & Grace; February 13, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Caden and Mommy said...: Happy 2nd Birthday Owen!!!! Hugs from Caden!; February 13, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Jaime said...: HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY OWEN! Sending hugs from Caty!; February 13, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Kim said...: Happy Birthday OWEN! We cannot wait to see pics. Don't make us wait Cat!; February 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM
The Johnson Family 5 said...: Oh wow!! Happy Birthday buddy!! What an exciting day!; February 13, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Melissa Swartley said...: HAPPY BIRTHDAY OWEN!!!! I hope he has a fantastic day! Hugs from Sonya!; February 13, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Destini said...: Happy Birthday Owen! Trace says that being 2 is pretty cool!; February 13, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Charlene said...: Awww, Happy birthday Owen!!! Hope you have a fun day with lots of cool presents!; February 13, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Danielle said...: Happy Birthday sweet boy!; February 13, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Unknown said...: Happy Birthday Owen. Cutie as always! Aidan and Ashleigh hope he gets what he wishes for.; February 13, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Sarah said...: Happy Birthday Owen!!! How exciting! We hope you have a wonderful bday and we can't wait to see you tomorrow!!! Kisses and hugs, Kaela.; February 13, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Greene Family said...: Happy 2nd Birthday Owen!! We hope you had a fun day! Can't wait to see pictures!; February 14, 2009 at 7:50 AM
Mike Mallinson said...: Congrats and happy birthday, Owen!!; February 14, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Tonya said...: Happy Birthday Owen!! We miss you!! High Five from Knoah!! Your a toddler now!!

Jacob says Happy Birthday! He says YOU ROCK!; February 15, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Becky said...: Happy Belated Birthday Owen! I hope your day was great! Hugs from Olivia!; February 17, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Anonymous said...: I miss my Owen! Happy late borthday buddy...Aunt Annie will get he phone back tomorrow and call you buddy!; February 17, 2009 at 12:44 PM

Our Story

Our story is a both normal and extraordinary. My son Owen, had a dramatic beginning. Days before he was born, doctors diagnosed him with lethal skeletal dysplasia and he was given a life expectancy of minutes to hours.

Their original diagnosis would prove wrong and he was assessed to have Achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism.
If you'd like a raw backstory, this is a good place to start:
The Letters

This blog's genesis had several motivations. I needed an outlet for my sorrows, joys and confusion. I needed an avenue to meet people. I needed to try and let others know that they were not alone. I am happy to say all of my needs were fulfilled.

The poor blog has been neglected as of late because my desire for cathartic expression became less and less as I melded into the folds of everyday life. As a first time mother, I realized that I wouldn't know the difference between raising a average height son vs raising a dwarf son. Interestingly enough, the birth of my second son Liam has highlighted some of those long forgotten struggles.

I make no promises as to the frequency (or quality) of my writing but can only promise that when I do it will be honest.

Friday, February 13, 2009

The Big Day

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