finally the dishwasher is in after sitting for about a week and a half in my dining room. thanks goodness for good neighbors versus bad ones. The guys put the dishwasher out, actually in bad neighbors yard, possibly because they always have something in their yard. Regardless, it was gone within an hour!
Now just need to keep the forward movement of improvements going. I had looked at prices for guided packages that include the mountain gorillas, some of them wanting 11k not including the air fare to get there!! I can do this cheaper but still comfortably and safely.
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
I found out Friday that S20 and his wife are expecting again and the baby has trisomy 18. Most babies don't make it to term and those that do, do not have a long life span. It is the craziest position to be in, happy and sad all at once. I don't think this was the best time for a child honestly but not my choice. My heart just aches for them and I think we are all holding that little ray of sunshine named Anwen, a little bit tighter.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that. It's an awful lot for two young people to handle.
Recent study btw shows a 12% 5 year survival in babies born with Edwards syndrome- higher than previously thought, probably due to more aggressive medical and surgical interventions for things like heart defects. However, the rate of miscarriage is quite high.
Oh, Kat, I just want to hug you. Are you working today? We're having ourselves a blizzard here and schools are closed. I'm happy to chat if you need it.
As a parent of a special needs child, I completely understand the emotions behind all of it. It's a very tough road. I will say, though, that until I had D19, I took D22's brightness and blowing through milestones to see them for the gifts they are. It made me appreciate all the little things a whole lot more.
Love and lots of hugs, Bets
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
Kat, I am so sorry, I read your post on FB and my heart broke for you and your son and DIL. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
I hope you don't mind me suggesting some infant loss support groups for them. I have had way too many friends endure infant loss, one friend. just had her second. First baby at 4 months old second stillborn at 2 weeks. I know those support groups and the love of her friends and family is what keeps her going.
Thanks you guys for stopping by. I went by s20 and daughter-in-laws house to drop off some stuff for Easter. she had gotten sick and just wasn't feeling good, so I offered to take my busy granddaughter and watch her.
She looked like she felt better a few hours later but still not 100%. I can't look at everything an make something out of it, but it is scary too.
I don't know if I ever said here but my Mom is my stepmom but the only Mom I know or care to know and my Dad was adopted, so I don't know much family history other than my Dad's adopted family that I have researched into. Anyway, I got an email from someone on gedmatch seeing if we were related. Asked my boss more about the site since he got me on there and knows much more about it than I. anyway, we find someone who is very possibly a first cousin. We check more stuff out on Ancestry with DNA and get even more info. Kind of scary and exciting too, I might find people that I am related to!!
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
I got a card yesterday from my part time job. they let me know they were sorry about what my kids are going through. I just cried, for the first time since I found out. They are all such great people.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
There are some really wonderful and kind people out in the real world. You wouldn't know it on FB (all those rants) or in the news. What a wonderful way to feel connected to others.
Hugs- Bets
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
My S20 just let me know that at this last doctor appointment that the baby has died. They will induce her Sunday. Such brave kids and such a sad ending. Goodbye sweet Evelyn Rose.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
