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Aimee Sprik
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wife • mama to an amazing 26wkr preemie •
blogger/designer (Sprik Space) •
NICU parent advocate (Life after NICU)

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  • sprikspace An emotional morning for him at a classmate's birthday party. I fear he's becoming more aware of his physical limitations compared to the other kids It's so hard to watch him struggle! He finally mellowed out when it was time to gather in the party room. (It helped that he got to sit next to one of his favorite school friends.) This morning makes us even more committed to focusing on physical therapy this summer - both at home and at the PT clinic. #lifeafternicu #26weeker #grossmotordelays   2d
  • mindyrizo Such a sweet little guy with wonderful, loving parents.   2d
  • drpepperward I left a comment on this post this morning. Did it not stick? Or did you delete?   2d
  • sprikspace Didn't stick? @drpepperward   2d
  • sprikspace Aww, thanks @mindyrizo   2d
  • drpepperward Ok let me try again: while he may have some physical limitations, always remember that he is so gifted in so many ways. For any kid, but especially for a 26weeker!!!   2d
  • sprikspace @drpepperward thank you! EXACTLY what I needed to hear today.   2d
  • krisrogmack Just remind him of what he's great at that other kids might not be if you see him comparing or feeling left out. Or give him ideas like, if he can't climb that thing at the playground with other kids suggest he run around to the foot of the slide to surprise the kids, help him figure out how to still be involved and not left behind. Just ideas... And even kids with no limit rations feel left out by their peers sometimes, or compare themselves. It can be hard for sure, Ive had a few glimpses into those upcoming situations for Maddy. He'll find a good buddy in every situation, boy or girl, that takes things at his speed too. He's so likeable it won't take him long. Now bring him here so I can give him big squeezes   2d
  • sprikspace Great ideas @krisrogmack thank you! We'll be there soon!!   1d

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  • sprikspace Long overdue... finally cleared out his drawers of all of his clothes that no longer fit him. Organized the summer clothes. He's also been put on notice to stop growing!   2d

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  • sprikspace The scent of apple blossoms in my backyard the past two weeks has been intoxicating! This is the 2nd crabapple tree to bloom, and the home of #nestwatch2012.   2d

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  • sprikspace Doin' a happy dance when he learned our next stop was going to be Toys 'R Us   2d

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  • sprikspace A week and a half off for this guy, while he transitions to a new job. He'd better be careful, or I could get used to having him around more. Especially loving our breakfasts out while Conman is at school.   3d

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  • sprikspace Took a peek at the nest this morning. Eggs are still there, deteriorating. Interestingly enough, the birds are pulling straw over them... as if to cover them up? #robinsnestwatch2013 #nofilter   1w

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  • sprikspace The only thing that makes up for our less than fun Chicago winters is the fact that we get to experience all four seasons. And this spring? It's magnificent. #nofilter   1w
  • hollyok Amazing!!   1w
  • drpepperward Beautiful!   1w

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  • sprikspace Happy Mother's Day to our mamas!   1w

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  • sprikspace This kid was making shoe shopping difficult with his whining and clinginess, so the store clerk suggested he sit down... on the counter. And there he sat. For 20 minutes. Just like that, watching the other customers shop and purchase their items. It was awkwardly hilarious... and he loved it. #connorsface   1w
  • tatummm77 Smart clerk. He got the sale and made a happy mom.   1w
  • kbirkmeyer Free babysitting! Hope you took advantage of that and got yourself some shoes!   1w

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  • sprikspace This little boy is trying really, really hard to be brave. There are 2 angry, barking dogs on the other side of that fence and Connor just wants to enjoy his own backyard (without being afraid or going deaf). It would be one thing if the dogs were only out occasionally, but they're left outside more often than not. And they bark all day long and act like they want to attack the minute we step foot in our backyard. {sigh.} One year it was loud parties that went too late, last year it was deafening, illegal M80s they would shoot off in their backyard... this year, it looks like it's gonna be those damn dogs. I have nothing against dogs or dog owners, but there comes a point when humans trump animals, especially 4yo little boys. I can't have Connor afraid to play in his own backyard. Looks like I'm going to have to go talk to them. Suggestions?   1w
  • sprikspace My 2000th photo on IG... and it's about those damn dogs! Lol   1w
  • brettstubbs333 There is some kind of bird feeder that you can put in your backyard that left off a sonar blast on a dog parks in that direction. I think I just made up the science of that but I know the product exists :)   1w
  • brettstubbs333 Lets off, and barks not parks...stupid phones   1w
  • twotwentyone Call your police non-emergency line & file a complaint. Our town has a noise violation policy for barking dogs. If you're friendly with other neighbors have them file complaints as well.   1w
  • theclairefraser Good luck!   1w

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