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Realizing The Sad Truth

As I sat on the floor in Maddy's room this afternoon, I came to a sad realization. I sat and folded and put into a storage box all of her newborn-6 month clothes. Oh how quickly these 6 months have gone. Sure, the days seem very long but the weeks and months are flying by. In my hand I held the jacket she wore when she came home from the NICU. It's hard to imagine that, in that little jacket, I brought home a 5 lb baby girl.

It was at that moment that I realized that I may not have anymore children. I have always wanted a big family. Lots of children to chase around the house. But the truth is, I don't think I can do it again. I loved being pregnant. I had a great pregnancy. Yes, there was the horrible morning sickness that plagued me for months, as well as Gestational Diabetes, high blood pressure, and swelling. But it was a great experience. I had a great doctor and great medical and support team for months. It's just that I don't think I can handle what happens afterwards. The fatigue, the feeling of being overwhelmed, the depression.

Maybe after Adam finishes school, and I am able to stay at home, I'll change my mind. Maybe then. I don't know. But for now, I will not sweat the small things. I will hold on to my girls and enjoy them while they are young.

White & Nerdy

I love this video. I dedicate it to Adam, JJ, Ryan, and Stephen. No, not Stephen. Well....yea, Stephen too.

Maddy Is 6 Months Today!

Maddy turned 6 months today. She can almost sit unassisted. If someone/thing makes her laugh, she'll fall forward. She rolls both ways, has learned to scream at the top of her lungs for attention, can drink from a sippy cup, loves to eat solid foods, and continues to wow us everyday.

Today at her well month visit, she weighed in at 19lbs 13oz and 27 3/4 inches long. She's in the 97th percentile for weight and height. She received 3 shots and her flu shot. Naturally, she screamed at the top of her lungs and cried. But I think the Blue's Clues bandaids made everything better

Happy Veteran's Day!

This morning, we went to the Chattanooga National Cemetary to visit Mr. Lee. The cemetary was decorated nicely with flags along the drive. There were a lot of people there visiting loved ones.

It was a cold, windy, grey day. Very solemn and very sad for for all of us.

We salute and remember you and all of the brave men and women who have served and are serving our country and defending our freedom. Thank you.

We miss you Gee.