Hi, gang. Just an update to say I’m surviving. Boy, life with two kids is hard. I love my boys, though. I can’t imagine life any other way. I feel like I’ve recovered from my C-section, but I’m having trouble recovering from the months of bed rest. I just don’t have any stamina. I want […]
Parenting
March for Babies
I’ve joined Itty Bitty Becca’s Team for the March of Dimes March for Babies this year! I didn’t know much about the March of Dimes until my friend Nancy had her sweet baby Becca at only 28 weeks gestation. Since then, Nancy has been a tireless advocate of the work that March of Dimes does
2-9 David Update
We saw the neurosurgeon at the children’s hospital on Monday. Originally our pediatrician thought they might do the de-tethering surgery when David is 2 or 3 years old, but the neurosurgeon recommends we do the surgery when David is 3-6 months old.I’m scared for my baby to have surgery, but I agree with the reasoning
Update on David
Ah…my resolve not to google David’s condition lasted less than a week. We actually had a pediatrician appointment yesterday, and I was able to hear a little bit more about what’s going on with David’s back. I found much of what our doctor said very comforting. The condition is called “tethered cord syndrome,” and with
Another Trial, But I’ll Take It
My new baby boy is absolutely perfect. Except he’s not. When David arrived on the scene, he surprised us all by having an odd “birthmark” at the base of his spine. It looks like a skin tag or mole over a lump in his skin. In the operating room, the doctors and nurses took some
Another Trial, But I’ll Take It Read More »
Announcing David Andrew Nicholson
My new little boy is here! He was born on January 10, 2011, at 8:30am. He weighed 7 lbs, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He is absolutely beautiful and has found a special place in all of our hearts. I am so grateful!
Announcing David Andrew Nicholson Read More »
Happy Birthday to Me
Today is my birthday. And I don’t particularly care. I mean, I care a little bit. I’ve gotten some lovely well wishes from friends and terrific gifts from family. But I’m having a baby in 3 days, and that tends to overshadow everything else. I’m planning some more celebratory fun for after the baby arrives.
Happy Birthday to Me Read More »
Winter of My Discontent
The last few weeks of this pregnancy are turning out to be very frustrating. Not for any particular reason — happily, baby and I are very healthy. I’m just so restless. I was hoping to be set free from bed rest this past Monday, but no such luck. My doctor is out of town this
Winter of My Discontent Read More »
Things I Expect Someone to Bring Me After I Have the Baby
Brownies A Deli Sandwich Donuts – Pumpkin Spice, Plain Cake, and Plain Glazed Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Cake Chocolate Milk M&M Sonic Blast
Things I Expect Someone to Bring Me After I Have the Baby Read More »
Friends Who Say No
In previous posts I’ve expressed my gratitude for all the amazing help we have received while I’ve been on bedrest. Our friends and family have carried us through this time with their assistance and prayers, and I am very thankful. But there’s one aspect for which I specifically want to thank some of you…. Thank
Friends Who Say No Read More »