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A Preemie Grows Up: Starting Preschool

Hello again. You may find my posts very sporadic for a few months yet. I'm finishing up a degree program, and then have plans to prepare for an intense professional certification. I'm still passionate about Mommypeace blog, and sharing my preemie parent experience. School started back for us three weeks ago. As we embarked on our journey into first grade and it's joys and tribulations, I found myself reflecting on the very first time my son attended preschool. At 6, this will be his fourth year of school outside our home. Backstory Our son was a 30 weeker. He was born smack dab in the middle of RSV season and the major winter weather month where we lived. After his weeks in the NICU, we had originally thought going home meant family gatherings, church, shopping and introducing our kid to the world, our world. NOPE. Our final few days in the NICU consisted of first aid and CPR videos, more training on baths, how to feed and deal with reflux, car seat te...