March for Babies

Today I participated in the March of Dimes Walk for Babies. I didn't walk, but rather the twin mom group ran a station along the route to provide water and treats for those who were walking. Our group participated because many of our members have early deliveries since, of course, multiples puts you at high risk for pre-term labor. Many of our members did walk, including my friend J (mentioned in post above) who had her twins at 29 weeks.

It was also a very timely event. This week I have had two friends deliver their children far before they were supposed to come. C had her baby girl on Tuesday at 27 weeks. She weighed just over a pound and so far seems to be a fighter. She is only on nasal oxygen and while it's still very early in her stay, they haven't faced any big challenges yet. Another friend, S, delivered her triplet boys on Thursday. She was just over 29 weeks along. She did awesome at growing those boys though. All three were well over 3 pounds! They are also doing well thus far. All on CPAP or oxygen and again, no big challenges yet.

Day 30

A Picture

This is like the 3rd or 4th request for a picture and I am having a rough time figuring out how to not post the same thing over and over. Well since this is my last post, I have run out of the energy to find that original, unique photo so I will leave you with this

Day 29

Three Wishes

1. That my children will be happy, successful and always know that they are loved.
2. That my health will remain stable until my children are grown. I do not want to be a burden to them.
3. That my financial plan plays out the way I expect and that I get control over my weight so that I can in the next few years be able to have a fourth child.

I know that last one has a few within it, but they are all related :0P

Day 28

What Stresses You Out

Yep. Big Surprise. I am working very hard to change this. I am confident that as long as I am not faced with any road blocks, I will have this 'under control' in a year or two. I fantasize about life without debt. I can't wait. Now, I will still have to be very careful and of course will still have other stresses like three children, N, work, life in general, but I am confident that without the constant concern related to money, I will be much more relaxed and content :0)

Day 27

Pets

Currently there is one pet in the house. Madilyn, or Maddy, is a white Mutt I got from the pound almost 11 years ago. The thought is she is a Brittany Spaniel, English Setter Mix. She is about 50 pounds and has the longest, white, pain in the butt hair. When I first purchased her, she was my child. She was spoiled rotten. She saw Santa and the Easter Bunny each year; received 3 to 4 packages in the mail each month; was the star of my Christmas cards and photographic hobby. She was pretty much another human in the house.


I feel bad for Maddy as now I sometimes question whether or not she has been fed each day. Sadly with the time and energy committments of three kids, Maddy is at the bottom of the totem pole for me. I have already decided that when she goes, we will be a pet free home. I am happy though that S has really bonded with her. He loves her a lot and talks about her often. I have told S that Maddy is his dog now and he does pretty well with the responsibility, considering he is 5.

In the past I have had two other dogs. I had a black lab for a few years named Connor. She was a sweet dog who was dumb as dirt. Sadly when I became pregnant with the twins I could barely care for myself and since Connor was fairly new to the family, she was given to a friend. Also, when I was a teen I had a dog named Zach (see, I have loved the name for years :) ) He was a Cocker Spaniel Mix. I had him about one year. When we moved into a new home my mom wouldn't allow him in the house - he wasn't house trained - and he couldn't be an outside dog.

Day 26

A Picture of Your Family

Taken just a few days ago on Easter Sunday :0)

Day 25

Your Favorite Memory

I have two...

The first time I held S & K. A few hours after birth.
And M's birth. Here he is a few hours old.