Re: Summer Thread

Mom-to-Luke · Mom-to-Luke on Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:08 pm

Amy- how often do you and the boys get to talk to Robert? I hope it is a lot.

I could use some prayers tomorrow (friday). It is Jake's 3rd angel-versery. I am feeling pretty anxious lately. I plan to keep Kate home with me and will probably go to the cemetary. She is at about the same age Jake was. He was 8 mths 1 wk when he died.

Amy · Amy on Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:46 pm

Kathy- Praying for you, although I'm a little late. I hope your day was gentle. You are so strong. Btw, Robert and I have been able to talk about every other day, but that's going to change soon to about once a month when he gets to his fob. Sad

It's going to be rough.

AFM- Yesterday was Robert's b-day. Poor guy had to spend 5 hours in a tent w/no a/c for a class and the he had to work out for an hour in the 120 degree heat. What a great birthday! (In case you can't tell, I'm super-grumpy today. Rolling Eyes

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Dashiell'sMom · Dashiell'sMom on Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:58 pm

KATHY - Praying that your day yesterday passed peacefully. I hope that Jake made his presence known to you. Kate is just a doll! I'm sure you held her extra close yesterday.

TIFFANY - Ryan is such a cutie, too. I think we all had some good looking babies! Can you remind me how to post a pic to the thread? I can't remember!

AMY - I loved the slideshow. Your boys are beautiful and seem like three peas in a pod. Like Kathy said, I can't imagine being a military family. I know how hard it is when dh leaves to do a film or show. I can't imagine what you must be going through, especially being a mom. I will keep you & Robert in my prayers every day.

Mom-to-Luke · Mom-to-Luke on Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:16 am

Thank you for the prayers - I got through the day I always dread. In fact this was the easiest anniversary I've experienced this far and I felt kind of guilty. If we still had Jake we wouldn't have Kate. As much as I hate having lost Jake I can't imagine not having Kate. I am trying to just remember our happy Jake memories and know that he is in heaven watching over us and wants us to be happy.

Allison - I always forget how to post pictures - I'll try it and put some directions.

Amy - I'm sorry Robert had such a sucky birthday. I'm glad you get to talk so much now. What is fob?

Mom-to-Luke · Mom-to-Luke on Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:35 am

This is they way I've posted pictures in the past...

tif333 · tif333 on Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:43 pm

Kathy - Hi! I am so glad Jake's angelversary was more gentle on you than expected. I was praying for you but was just so heartbroken for you I didn't know what to say. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to lose a child around Ryan's age. It just really hit home for me. I hugged him a little tighter that day too. I feel a little guilty sometimes being on the "loss" board because I have only had a miscarriage. Although that was difficult for me, it pales in comparison to the losses some of you have suffered.

Allison - I created a free account on www.photobucket.com. Then I upload my photos there and copy and paste the IMG code into my message on here.

Amy - You have every right to have grumpy days! Sorry DH had to spend his bday like that. Although, every day here is hot. It has been between 110-116 everyday for the last month or two. I do not have to work out in the heat though. That really would be miserable!

AFM: This Sunday is DH and I's 6 year wedding anniversary. My mom is watching the kids tomorrow evening so we can go out to dinner. DH still has not heard about the whole Tucson thing. I told you about that right? He should know within the next 2 weeks though if we will be moving there. I really hope not though...

Mom-to-Luke · Mom-to-Luke on Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:58 pm

Tiffany - Thank you for your prayers - they helped. It is hard knowing our little ones are the same age now that Jake was. I'd been extra anxious about Kate - but seem to be a little better now. I think after I get past Aug 13 - I'll be much better. That is the day she will be the exact age Jake was when he died.
Don't ever feel guilty for being on a loss board -- all losses of babies at any stage is difficult. I'm sorry you are here but also glad because I love getting to know you. I hope you don't have to move - if that is what you want.

Has anyone heard from kiwi_piwi from Australia? The last time she was on was Dec 20 and I don't remember reading if she had a boy or girl and if everyone was healthy. I hope so... please let me know if you know anything.

tif333 · tif333 on Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:27 pm

Kathy - We have lost a lot of people from this board since the babies were born, haven't we? I think I remember seeing kiwi on the December babycenter birth board. I looked at our roster and thought we could email some of our MIA members. But most of them do not have email addresses listed. Maybe we could post something over at babycenter about a little reunion Smile

Dashiell'sMom · Dashiell'sMom on Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:34 am

TIFFANY - Great idea to post on the December BBC board about a reunion. Honestly, I don't really go there anymore, but maybe some of the other gals do. Kathy is right, you should not feel guilty. We have all had losses. Even though mine was a stillbirth, I don't consider it anywhere near the degree of Kathy's loss, but the bottom line is that we all know what it is to lose a child. The friendships that we have developed are a very positive thing to come out of a very dark experience.

KATHY - Thanks for the photo instructions. I actually emailed a slideshow to my family recently, so this time, I'll just post the link below. I hope August 13th comes soon for you. I can't imagine the anxiety you must be feeling. (((HUGS)))

AMY - (((HUGS))) I hope you're doing ok. Please check in when you have a chance.

OK, as if you haven't seen enough Kannon pics, here is alink to the latest slide show:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=allisonmaynepeters&target=ALBUM&id=5359936351293960897&authkey=Gv1sRgCMf1h-a7nvSdOw&invite=COWi3cYO&feat=email

You may need to paste it in your browser, rather than click.

Mom-to-Luke · Mom-to-Luke on Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:10 pm

Tiffany - thanks for the tip about using photobucket - I'll have to try that. And I love the idea about a reunion. I'm just kind of worried about kiwi_piwi - did anyone see a birth story for her on the BBC board? I haven't been over there forever. I've been in touch with hope_of_hevn (Jill) via facebook. She has a beautiful little girl.

Amy - I'm thinking about you...

Allison - I loved the slideshow. Kate has the same two teeth Kannon has. He is so cute.

Dashiell'sMom · Dashiell'sMom on Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:27 pm

KATHY (and anyone else on facebook) feel free to friend me. I'd love to get back in touch with Jill. My name is Allison Mayne Peters. Just let me know you're from this board, since I don't know anybody's last names!

AMY - Please check in when you can. I'm sure your hands are full. I'm thinking of you and praying for you and your dh & family every day.

tif333 · tif333 on Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:47 pm

Allison - I am on facebook (Tiffany Creek). I will look you up! I loved the pics. He looks so happy and is the carbon copy of his daddy! I thought Ryan looked exactly like my husband until I saw the pics of your DH and Kannon. They really do look so much alike! It is adorable!

Kathy - I can't look you up since I don't know your last name. But you can add me. Also, tell Jill we miss her and to stop by and say hello one of these days!

Amy - Hi!

Speaking of people who are missing - are you still around Jennifer?

AFM: Ryan is finally sleeping through the night. He goes to bed around 7:30pm and wakes up around 6am. He also has 4 teeth and 2 more on the way! He got his bottom front teeth first. Then he got the 2 teeth on the top next to his front teeth. What are they called? Canines? He looks like a little vampire though! His 2 top front teeth are right under the skin though. They will poke through any day now I'm sure.

tif333 · tif333 on Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:55 pm

Oh, also you all remember Hollie who lost baby Cameron when her water broke very early, right? Well she just had a baby girl yesterday! Her name is Allie and she was 2 weeks early but weighed 7lbs, 10oz (if I remember correctly!!) Cameron's angelversary is this Friday so she was really worried she would have the baby that day or be in the hospital. She is going to do a butterfly and balloon release at Cameron's memorial site. Now Cameron's baby sister will be able to be there with them.

Mom-to-Luke · Mom-to-Luke on Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:06 am

Tiffany - Thanks for the wonderful news on Hollie... I could not be happier for her. I can't believe it has been a whole year since Cameron died.
I'm glad Ryan is sleeping through the night. I can't believe he has so many teeth. Kate still just has the 2 on the bottom. I think she is about to sit up on her own... last night she put a toy in her mouth and tried to push herself with her hands up to sitting position. She made it when she held on to my hand... I'm not sure that counts yet. But it was so cute the way she kept her toy with her.

Allison - next time i'm on facebook I will add you and tiffany. My name is Kathy Kikis Liddle

I'm really distracted today - my husband was laid off from his job and just found out today. I've pulled Luke from his summer program and Kate's last day at daycare is going to be tomorrow. I really felt comfortable with her there. I could use some prayers...

tif333 · tif333 on Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:32 am

Kathy - I am so sorry to hear about your DH's job. Does he get a decent severance package to carry you guys through until he gets another job? What industry is he in? I hope he finds something quickly. That is such a stressful situation that unfortunately so many people are in right now. Once DH goes back to work will you be able to take Kate back to the same daycare?