It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything here. Between work, my photography business, and being a mom to 3 busy kiddos, it is sometimes hard to find time to do anything else. I thought I was done here. However, lately I’ve felt an urgency to document. Time is flying. My babies are turning into children who will continue to move through the various phases of life at lightning speed.
Most days, something happens I hope I will remember, but know that isn’t realistic. So I’ve decided to start writing here again to record as much as I can, for myself and for my children.
I’m sure I have a lot of catching up to do but for now…
Quentin got his first tooth today! He’s 11 months, which I believe is how old Liam was when his first tooth popped through as well. Elena was our early teether.
Liam and Elena stayed with Nathan’s parents a couple nights this week, and his mom told me the first day she tried to get her to take a nap, she squinted her eyes open to see if Elena was asleep, and when she thought she was, she tried to sneak off. Apparently Elena saw her doing this, because on Day 2, Elena did this exact same thing – she tried to sneak off when she thought her Mamaw was good and asleep!
These are the types of things I’ll be recording. Most of the time, it’ll probably be quick, and not exactly these great pieces of writing. But that’s ok – all that matters to me at this point in my life is that it *is* documented!
I just came across your blog today and have been reading entry after entry all afternoon and evening. I am only 8 weeks pregnant, with my first baby, but am full of worry. I have my own serious health issues–I’ve been fed and hydrated with a central line (an IV in my chest) for several years now, and my GI tract basically doesn’t work anymore. It’s not a genetic illness, but of course I worry that the baby will suffer–or worst case, that I will lose him or her. Every checkup (I see a high-risk OB and have had weekly ultrasounds for 4 weeks already!), everything looks fine, but I am still so scared every day. Today I saw my baby’s little arms and legs for the first time, and its umbilical cord, and I nearly broke into tears. It was so incredible!
Reading the stories of all four of your amazing births is so inspiring and comforting to me. I know no matter what happens, I will be okay, and my little peanut will be too. Seeing the ups and downs you have endured makes me feel like I can get through this as well.
I just wanted to thank you for sharing all of this with the world. I’m a total stranger, but it has helped me so much to get to peek into your life. Your children are absolutely beautiful, and I wish your whole family healthy and happy lives.
Thank you!