tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75018234288861280362024-03-05T11:08:00.584-06:00Gifts from GraceGifts from our baby Grace, diagnosed with occipital encephalocele at 20 weeks.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-84354405202918268802015-07-29T17:28:00.001-05:002015-07-29T17:28:39.721-05:00Important Post if you Want to Keep Following my Blog :)Hi again! I am still trying to figure out how to make my blog private. If you are already a follower, I would LOVE if you still followed us (if you would like). If you are new, please also feel free to follow us. I think I have to have your email address if you want to follow the blog. You can either comment here with your email address, or email me (kgolden77@gmail.com) - just be sure to put in the subject "blog follower" or something like that so that I don't accidentally delete it! I will wait a little longer to make it private. Also, I need to work on watermarking all of my photos, if someone has any advice, how-to, insight on that I would love to hear from you! <br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-57793427504055747882015-07-23T22:30:00.000-05:002015-07-23T22:30:01.839-05:00PrivacyHey friends! So sorry I haven't blogged in so long! The kids have been doing some awesome things lately! Grace said "I love you, Mama" on Mother's Day, Micah has been walking for several months, and Grace has learned how to climb in and out of our recliner. ☺️ I plan to upload some pictures and videos when I can get on the computer.<br />
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I wanted to write to let you know I will be making my blog private soon. Recently, someone stole a picture from my blog and used it on Facebook to bully and harass others in a support group. I am disappointed, hurt, and angry. I hate to have to do this and I hope that this action doesn't turn anybody away. I am still learning what it means to have a private blog, so please be patient with me.<br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-85892043219158040212015-02-28T11:18:00.000-06:002015-02-28T11:18:03.445-06:00Waiting Follow UpSo I've been thinking about my last post, and I've decided that the follow up post needs to be about what if God never answers our prayers in the way that we want? What then? What do we believe about Him then? And really just to bookmark/archive this so that I can always remember and come back to it, I am posting here two different sermons I have listened to recently about waiting, wandering, and discerning prayer. If you have the time, please listen! The first one is from my personal pastor, who is amazing! And the second is from another pastor in our area who is also amazing! <br />
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1. <a href="http://www.raymondroad.com/messages">http://www.raymondroad.com/messages</a><br />
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Listen to the message from Feb 15, 2015, "What To Do When Wandering"<br />
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2. <a href="http://pinelake.org/media-resources/sermons/ministering-to-the-lord/">http://pinelake.org/media-resources/sermons/ministering-to-the-lord/</a><br />
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Here is the one from my friend's pastor. Thank you, Beth! Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-30778513634047784542015-02-21T11:25:00.002-06:002015-02-21T11:48:29.333-06:00WaitingI'm sure you thought we moved to a new planet with no internet. I'm so sorry to have skipped over the end of the year holidays and five months of time! We had a very blessed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years as a family of four! We have been busy with parties, illnesses, work, school, and everyday life.<br />
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I have been wanting to write this post for probably a month now. The truth it there's just not much to say. I am waiting.<br />
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<i>But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31</i><br />
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Not much has changed over these past five months. Sure, we have an almost 4 year old and an almost 1 year old (ahhh!!!) and they change and grow and learn every day. They teach me so much and are truly my greatest joy in life. I'm so thankful God chose me to be a mother!<br />
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But I say I'm waiting because I am waiting on God to answer my prayer. I am waiting for Him to give Grace the ability to walk!<br />
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She has made a lot of progress over the past four months. She is balancing a lot better and has gained a lot more confidence in standing and walking with help. But as you recall I prayed/begged/pleaded with God to allow Grace to walk by Christmas. And that prayer wasn't answered.<br />
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And I've been wondering why. Am I not doing my part? Am I not praying enough? Do I not have enough faith? Am I trying to manipulate God? Do Grace and I work enough? What is it that God is trying to teach me in the waiting?<br />
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I feel Him telling me to wait and be still. Slow down and be quiet. He is whispering - <i>I am here.</i><br />
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I pray that He gives Grace and me the strength and endurance we need in the waiting. The positive attitude to never give up. Why, Lord, are we waiting?<br />
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I don't know why God is moving my hand to write today, but maybe you are waiting too. What is it that you are waiting on that God just hasn't yet answered in the way you hope?<br />
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Are you waiting on healing? Been there. What about moving a heart to salvation? Are you waiting on Him to lift you out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire? For Him to break the power of addiction? Waiting on Him to redeem or restore? Waiting to feel Him and His presence in the every day? Waiting to no longer feel alone? Waiting on a positive test? Or a partner to join with in this life? Waiting on Him to fulfill?<br />
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God is speaking to me and now I hope to you and saying --- <i>you are not alone</i>. Child, listen, you are <i>not</i> alone.<br />
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He is here. He is with you. He will never leave you. He is <i>here</i> in the waiting.<br />
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I am loving Kari Jobe's song <i>I Am Not Alone</i> right now. It is my song in this season. In deep waters and in the fire, I will not be overcome. Lord you fight my every battle, and I will not fear! You're my strength and my defender. Through these trials you've always been faithful. I'm so thankful for these promises and words of truth! <br />
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I want to use my time of waiting wisely. I want to learn. Oh Lord, teach me!<br />
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I have seen you in the sanctuary, Lord. I have beheld your power and your glory. I trust you!<br />
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I am not alone. You are here. Emmanuel. Amen.<br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-39411937924823967122014-09-12T23:20:00.000-05:002014-09-18T10:39:15.780-05:00Update on Big SisterI know it's been a long time since I posted about Grace. We have been a busy little family! She is doing great! Continuing to adjust to being a big sister. She seems to like Micah now more than ever. She is doing awesome in school, and learning new things every day. She is talking more, now that she is using her communication board. She continues to sing, but is saying some words more clearly now, like her name, Jesus, scat (after a sneeze), and yay (while clapping). She is rocking fine motor skills. Most recently, I got her a play piggy bank, and after I showed her once or twice how to do it, she could put the coins in, open and close the door on the side to get the coins out, and press the piggy's nose to make it play music. I was amazed! She is closer than ever to taking independent steps. Today in PT, her therapist held only Grace's right hip and gave her a little support and helped shift her weight and Grace stepped on her own. I wish so bad I would've thought to video it. Next time, I will! Her therapist today said she wants to see her walking to trick or treat! Friends, please join with us in praying for this big milestone! <br />
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I just wanted to write a post about him for his half birthday. So much has happened over the past six months, and I don't want to forget what life is like right now. <br />
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He is happy and healthy! He weighs 17 lb, and he is in size 3 diapers, and wears 6-9 month clothes. I am still breastfeeding (one of my proudest accomplishments!), and we just started eating solids, which he loves! His favorite things are momma and daddy, sissy, Maddy, eating, smiling, baths, his toes and anything else he can put in his mouth, jumping, people watching, cuddling with mommy, and sitting up! I love our afternoon naps, his cute little forehead wrinkles, his curled fourth toes, the way he always smells like milk, and watching him grow and develop. Truly, typical development amazes me! <br />
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I can't believe he is 6 months old! What a blessing and joy he is in our lives! Our family is complete with Micah James!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-47512900049183931402014-06-25T20:28:00.001-05:002014-06-25T20:39:18.292-05:00I Lost ItI lost it tonight. I hit an all time low.<br />
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I was trying to work with Grace on her walking with her cane. I've been convicted lately about how little we get to work on walking, as well as how little I think to pray about it, so I have a new focused effort to work really hard and do my part in achieving this milestone. <br />
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Tonight, Grace was not having it. I tried to force her for probably a good five minutes, as she fought and cried (hard). The floor was wet with tears. Then I lost it. I yelled at my precious daughter. Out of anger and frustration (toward her challenges, not her), I yelled. At my daughter who doesn't have the ability yet to walk. I immediately burst into tears. I ugly cried for the first time in a long time. After a minute of crying, I ran back to Grace and scooped her up and apologized a thousand times. Saying "Mommy loves you," and "I'm sorry," and "I love you just the way you are." I hated myself for yelling at my daughter who didn't deserve it.<br />
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I still hate myself for that moment of weak humanity. The desperation I feel in my heart for Grace to achieve this milestone is overwhelming. I want it for her (she will love it), and I want it for us (our backs will be thankful). Why, God, why have you not given her this ability yet???<br />
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I don't understand. Have you ever watched your child to struggle to achieve every little thing? Every little thing that should come so easily? Because I have. One the one hand, like I said, the desperation is overwhelming. I want to just do it for her. I would give everything I have to take away her challenges. EVERYTHING. On the other hand, the struggle has taught us to truly celebrate every tiny victory. Nothing goes unnoticed. <br />
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After the ordeal tonight, it was time for bath. It hit me. Last week, I taught Grace a new song. I'm not sure what it's called, but the words are "My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do. My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do. The mountains are his, the valleys are his, the stars are his handiwork too. My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do." Grace knew the song the next night. :)<br />
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So tonight, we had our nightly concert, and I began to sing this song. I got the first words out, and the tears started flowing again. My God is so BIG, so STRONG, and so MIGHTY, there's <b>NOTHING</b> my God cannot do. <br />
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Lord, I give this to you. Grace will not walk because of anything I do, or any amount of time or energy I spend working with her. God, it will be because of <b>YOU</b>. Please, Lord, touch her body and allow her to walk. I want you to receive the glory for this miracle you will accomplish in her life. I give it to you. Take away my selfish desire. This is in your hands. Every victorious mountain is yours. Help me walk through this valley with grace. Thank you for who you are and for all you have done in Grace's life.<br />
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Please, friends, approach the Throne of Grace and ask for our Father to allow Grace to walk. We will praise him for this miracle!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-14744270162289956342014-04-30T10:16:00.000-05:002014-04-30T10:41:35.317-05:00We are FamilyWell, we have been a busy little family these days! Oh my goodness, the past 7 weeks have FLOWN BY! I'm not sure if it's the lack of sleep, the crazy busy schedule we have, or something else, but I blinked and my baby boy was almost 2 months old! And I go back to work next Friday, on his 2 month birthday! It is bittersweet to return to work...I LOVE my babies SO much that I love spending every minute with them, but I also truly love working...the challenge of work and my beloved coworkers and patients fuel this love, so I am actually excited about it. Hope that doesn't make me a bad mom. Actually, I think it makes me a better mom. Chad is pretty anxious about taking care of both kids while I'm working, so say a prayer for him for energy, strength, and confidence to be able to do it! He will have a lot of help, I'm sure! The hardest days for him will be the Fridays that I work, which happens every four weeks. That's the day that Grace has therapy, and he'll be juggling her and Micah Friday mornings. Other than that, we have such amazing help in our babysitters and families that he will be just fine I'm sure.<br />
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Our life is looking maybe slightly more sane at the moment. I am FINALLY able to pick up my big girl again after SIX MONTHS of being on lifting restrictions due to my placenta previa and then post op from my C section. So I can FINALLY take care of both kids on my own without relying on any extra help! This makes me SO happy. And slightly tired and overwhelmed. But in a good way. :)<br />
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Micah is getting a little easier and less demanding. I am breastfeeding him, which has been a whole new world! I wasn't really able to breastfeed Grace due to her medical situation, so like I said, whole.new.world. I am almost like a first time mom! I've never had a healthy baby before. It has brought with it learning to trust myself and trust God that I have the ability to do this. Breastfeeding has been one of the most challenging and interesting things I've ever done. But we are 7 weeks in, and I'm feeling accomplished! <br />
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Micah has not been the easiest baby, but we are still learning each other. He fusses/cries/screams A LOT, but it seems to be getting better! After about 4-5 weeks, we finally were able to put him down to sleep (before that, we took turns holding him at night because the boy would not sleep!). He also has reflux, and Zantac has helped him a lot. I'm so thankful for medicine! He now sleeps in his rock and play thing swaddled all night long. He has gone a six hour stretch of sleep once, but other than that, he sleeps pretty much for 3-5 hours at a time. He actually has been a good sleeper in my opinion at night. During the day, he eats about every 2-3 hours. He sleeps here and there on his tummy in the pack and play. I haven't found anything that he likes to hang out in for more than 10 minutes when he's awake, but I'm hoping he will tolerate that better and better during the day. He is pretty indifferent about baths. He doesn't love a paci, but I'm trying to teach him that a paci is his friend. :) He is a very noisy/grunty baby, and he has found his smile! And I've never seen a baby fight their sleep before like him! He also isn't a big fan of diaper changes or clothing changes. Y'all, he has some of his big sister's feistiness! At his check up, he weighed 9 lb 12 oz, was 21.5 in long, and his head circumference was 38.5 cm. He did so good with his shots, too.<br />
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Big sister Grace is just trucking along these days! She is doing great in school. She still isn't walking with her cane very well. Please pray with us about her walking! It makes things so much harder with your 3 year old isn't walking and you have a newborn. She is beginning to talk more, and she sings ALL the time! She is generally such a happy girl and I am so thankful. She has started working on using a different straw, which will help her oral motor skills. Also, at school she is using a communication board very well! Her communication board allows her to "say" eat, drink, more, and go. :) She continues to love Veggie Tales, Dora, the Sprout channel, her new couch, baths, her blankets, books, and Violet. We are also enjoying getting to spend more time outside since the weather is so good right now. She likes sliding, swinging, and riding in her cozy coupe.<br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-2974244496602924822014-03-14T14:57:00.000-05:002014-04-02T09:44:29.023-05:00My Prince is here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Micah James Golden is here! He was born March 9, 2014, at 7:56 pm, weighing 7 lb, 3 oz, and 20 in long. He is healthy, and we are home! What an amazing blessing he is!<br />
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Here's his birth story:<br />
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We were not sharing with everyone, but we had a C section scheduled for March 10, when Micah would be 37 weeks. All my doctors agreed that this was best for him and me, since I had placenta previa. We were balancing me going into labor with getting him as close to term as possible. So March 10th was the plan. I was excited because March 10 was Grace's due date, and I knew it would be a special date! <br />
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Sunday March 9 didn't seem any different than any other day really. I woke up with lower back pain, but didn't think anything of it, since my back often hurts. We went to church, and had lunch with Chad's family like normal. Here are the pictures we took Sunday after church. I didn't know they would be the last pictures of our family of three!<br />
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Sunday afternoon, we hung out at our house with my parents. I was eating Girl Scout cookies I've refused to share with anyone this year (I'm pregnant!), when all of the sudden I felt a gush. ***Side note: This became a funny story...I dreaded everyone asking when I ate last, and told Chad on the way to the hospital that this could get embarrassing. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE asked when I ate last, what I ate, and (laughing when I said Do-si-does Girl Scout cookies) several even asked how many I ate! Hello, I'm PREGNANT!!! I didn't count them-ha!*** Anyway, back to the gush...I was sure it was nothing but went to the bathroom to discover I was bleeding. I knew this was a potential and likely complication with placenta previa, but since it hadn't happened the entire pregnancy, I had started feeling safe that it wouldn't happen. I freaked out, and Chad and I finished packing our bags quickly and rushed to the hospital, following my doctor's instructions. We got there about 5:15 pm, they asked a bunch of questions and hooked me up to the monitor. Micah's heart rate was perfect. I was starting to feel some mild contractions. The doctor there, who happened to be one of the doctors when I had Grace (was awesome to see a familiar face I knew I could trust) called my OB, and they decided to admit me to labor and delivery. Next thing we know, my awesome OB was at the hospital, and they decided to do the C section that night! They put in IVs, anesthesia asked me lots of questions, and Chad and I kept saying we couldn't believe this was happening!<br />
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We quickly contacted our families and said Micah would be born in like 30 minutes, so they all rushed to the hospital. They took me to the OR, gave me spinal anesthesia, and started. It seemed like it took a while, and my blood pressure kept dropping and I felt nauseated several times. Then, he was there! Our precious baby was born, and he was perfect! He screamed as the staff checked him out. His Apgars were 8 and 9, and they quickly brought him to me for skin to skin time! It was awesome, I couldn't believe my little man was laying on my chest! They finally got finished with the C section, and I asked how much blood I lost. Ha! It wasn't much, thankfully. They took me to PACU and took Micah and Chad to see our family. They brought Micah to try to nurse, but he was too sleepy, so they took him to transition while I recovered. And shook. Oh, the shakes! Finally they stopped, and they brought Micah back to me because his glucose was in the 20s. I tried to nurse him again, but he wasn't interested, so they gave him formula to get his glucose up. I was taken to my room after my feeling came back to my lower extremities around 9 pm. My precious friend Anna stayed with me while Chad left to get a few extra things from home that we forgot. I was very sick, vomiting many times throughout the night. My nurse finally got the doctors to order a different pain medicine, so that got better with some time. They brought Micah back to me around 1 am, and we snuggled all night! He slept that whole first night, which was great since I was not feeling well, but I kissed him all night long. My Prince was here! The next day was better, and we got discharged from the hospital on Tuesday night. Here are my favorite pictures from the hospital.<br />
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We are home and adjusting to our family of four! Grace had a hard time the first night, but has done a great job of being big sister! We are blessed beyond what we could hope for. Thank you, Jesus, for the blessing of Micah! What an amazing gift he is, as he reminds of Your love for us!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-64860756129520823642014-03-06T08:33:00.001-06:002014-03-06T08:33:34.794-06:00Grace is THREE!!!!!I just thought I wouldn't post again until baby brother was added to the mix, but I forgot about one little minor event in the life of our family - GRACE'S BIRTHDAY! <div>
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We had her birthday party early because I didn't know if we might have two new babies in our family by the time her actual birthday got here (my sister in law was also pregnant at the time). So we had her party at the end of February. It was Veggie Tales themed, her favorite. I kept it simple, and really threw the party like my parents used to throw our birthday parties. I think it was my favorite birthday party Grace has had. We filled our home with Veggie Tales stuff and the most precious family and friends we have and celebrated the life of our girl. </div>
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The miracle of these past three years do not escape me. I have thought a lot about Grace's birth day, and remembered the most scary thoughts I didn't even want to speak. Thoughts of her being stillborn, or not living long after birth. And now we've had three years with our little perfect princess. Wow-what an amazing blessing! Thank you, Lord, for sustaining her life and the miracles we have witnessed! I look forward to celebrating the rest of her life, as we give her to You every day. She is Yours!</div>
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Here are the pictures from her party! </div>
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<b>Please pray with us over the next few weeks, as we will meet Micah very soon! We are praying for a continued complication-free pregnancy, and that Micah will be completely healthy when he is born! We cannot wait to meet him!!! I'll be 37 weeks Monday! :)</b></div>
Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-90508821334977139392014-02-10T14:42:00.000-06:002014-02-10T14:42:46.990-06:00Sorry!So I've kind of ignored my blog. I'm a perfectionist, and if I think I can't or haven't done something perfectly, then I like to ignore it and just not do it at all. Chad recently asked if I was going to keep writing my blog. I said I don't know, I feel like I have to catch up and it's overwhelming. His advice: just start again. So this is me, starting again :)<br />
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This is as much catching up as I'm going to do:<br />
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These are the most recent pictures we have taken. Yep, they're from Christmas. Oh well. <br />
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Grace is doing awesome! We are still praying she will walk independently by the time baby brother Micah gets here, but regardless of whether she does or doesn't she is really doing awesome. She loves school, she is "talking" more and more, and she is doing so much. I love that she is getting busier and busier. I still long for the day I am exhausted trying to keep up with her busy self (although let me just tell you, we stay plenty busy)! I am so tired of moms complaining about being exhausted because of their kids.<br />
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Speaking of exhaustion, I am 33 weeks pregnant today. :) Baby brother will be here probably the first or second week of March (I'm hoping for the second, since Grace's birthday is the first week in March, and he'll get to bake one week longer). That's 3-4 weeks away. You guessed it, my placenta did not move and they don't want to risk me going into labor, so that's why we will have a C section and have it that early. I DO NOT feel ready, but I am ready to see his precious face and give him kisses all over! <br />
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So there you have it, there's my apology/update/non update. :) I probably won't blog before the baby comes, so next time, you will see pictures of the sweetest, most handsome little baby boy! Keep praying friends! Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-92140139750119260952013-12-14T18:51:00.001-06:002013-12-16T17:23:16.283-06:00Doctor's AppointmentWell we had a doctor's appointment this week and it was not the news we wanted to hear. I still have complete <a href="http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/placenta-previa.aspx#" target="_blank">placenta previa</a>. My doctor said it is unlikely to move at this point (I'm 24 weeks). I will go back to him at 32 weeks to check on it again. We were SO disappointed to receive this news.<br />
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Baby Micah is 100% healthy though! His choroid plexus cyst is gone and they all enjoyed looking at all his perfectly healthy organs! It was fun for them to talk about how good everything with him looks.<br />
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Just wish my placenta was more cooperative.<br />
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I'm posting this (maybe too much information?) so that you can pray specifically for Micah and me. <br />
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Please pray<br />
-that the placenta would MOVE!<br />
-that I will have NO complications (no contractions or life threatening bleeding)<br />
-that Micah will make it to full term (having a premature baby is a possibility with PP)<br />
-that I will be able to work the remainder of this pregnancy<br />
-for Chad and Grace as they continue to cope with this new normal<br />
-for me emotionally, as I am struggling with worry, fear, and the feeling of being robbed of now two pregnancies<br />
-that I will not have to have a hysterectomy (also a possibility with PP)<br />
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I'm so sorry if that is too much information, but I really want you to be able to pray specifically for these things with us. I am trying to move past the worry and fear and focus on enjoying the pregnancy, as well as the fact that Micah is HEALTHY! Praise God! Thank you for your prayers!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-11896327816192507522013-12-06T16:21:00.002-06:002013-12-07T15:32:41.525-06:00God's HandWow-it's been a long time. A lot has happened since I last posted. I've been meaning to write this post for a while, and I hope I haven't forgotten anything I wanted to write. <br />
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On one of the Sunday nights before Thanksgiving, our small group at church talked about things we were thankful for over the past 12 months. The thing that popped into my head was <u>God's hand</u>. I am so thankful that I have been able to <i>see</i> and <i>feel</i> and <i>experience</i> God's hand in such evident ways over the past 12 months. And really specifically, over the past 5-6 months. <br />
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It really starts with getting pregnant with baby number two. We really wanted to wait for the perfect time (and by perfect, I mean God's time) to get pregnant with baby number two. Life is so different than we thought it would be, and we really had to consider what was best for our family, and really Grace specifically. Without going into too many (personal) details, we really <strike>feel like</strike> <i>KNOW</i> that God created this little life at the perfect time. We are so excited. <br />
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Speaking of my pregnancy, we are also so thankful that this baby is HEALTHY. Oh, and this baby, I guess I should refer to by name - Micah James. We will call him Micah. I still can't believe that he's healthy sometimes, even though I almost felt entitled to have a healthy baby after having Grace (even though I knew that wasn't true/right). We have truly seen God's hand in the healing this has brought to us. Especially to my heart. Wow, it is healing right before my eyes. How precious is it that God knows how and wants to heal us? <br />
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Also speaking of the pregnancy, ever since we found out about the placenta previa, I have been on medical leave from work. That has been a huge stress for us, just thinking about the possibility of me having to be off the rest of the pregnancy. I have a lot of paid leave time built up, but not enough to cover the rest of the pregnancy. Plus FMLA only secures your job for 12 weeks. So thinking about this possibility, as well as the possibility of maybe not having a job to return to, on top of the financial stress this caused was almost taking the breath out of me at times. Well-enter God's hand. After four weeks of being on leave, my doctor lifted my restrictions so that I could return to work! I go back for an ultrasound next week, and I hope that the placenta previa has completely resolved! <br />
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Ok, so I should also talk about our recent move in this post too, because God's hand has been ALL OVER that. We listed our old house (an 80+ year old house in not the most popular area of Jackson), and in less than a week, we had an offer! And it was a good offer. We held our breath as the process with our old house was underway hoping for no major complications (an 80 year old house ALWAYS has complications...we've lived with them (and paid for them) over the past five years that we lived there). We also started the process of finding our next house. God lead us to the PERFECT house for us, and within the next week, we made an offer and it was accepted! Also - this house is in an awesome area with an awesome school district with an awesome special education department. The whole process from start to finish took a little over a month! That is just not typical in today's market. God's hand. Also, on the day of the closings we had our first kink in the whole process and were told we may not be able to close on the new house or move into the new house until the next week. I held back tears until within only a few minutes the problem was solved, which according to our realtor normally would not have happened. God's hand. <br />
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Also, we have seen God's hand through the health problems of several close family members over the past month. I don't want to go into details to protect the privacy of our family, but wow-God has been at work. He is so evident and real.<br />
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And of course (and probably most obviously) we have seen God's hand in Grace's life over the past year. She has made amazing progress with her development, and is just such a cool little girl. I am blessed to be able to witness miracles in her everyday. I am so blessed to be her mama. <br />
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I'm going to end this post with some updated pictures since my last post. :)<br />
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Halloween - Grace was a puppy :)</div>
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-7061230195754452412013-10-30T18:41:00.004-05:002013-10-30T18:41:53.228-05:00It's a..........<div style="text-align: center;">
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We are SO excited to announce our second baby is a HEALTHY baby BOY! God has blessed us so much and we are PRAISING Him for our newest blessing! </div>
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Baby boy does have a choroid plexus cyst, but our doctor said not to be concerned at all or loose any sleep over it. He said it should go away, and they will check later in the pregnancy to make sure it is gone. Everything else was PERFECT! We are SO thankful!</div>
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Right now, I have placenta previa. We will go back in 6 weeks to see if the placenta has moved, so please pray with us that it will! There will be further concerns if it doesn't, but we TRUST our God, and know He has His hand on us! </div>
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THANK YOU for rejoicing with us! We are blessed beyond words!</div>
Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-55382596689655177472013-10-06T10:39:00.000-05:002013-10-06T11:09:57.067-05:00OverjoyedI finally got the courage to listen to the CD of the prayer service our precious church family had for us the night before Grace was born. During that service, our pastor lead us in scriptures, and he prayed and praised God for His faithfulness and His power. We also praised God by worshiping him in song. This service followed a day of fasting and prayer from our church family. They chose to go without food <i>all day</i>. They faithfully came to the church and prayed <i>all day</i> for Grace, Chad, and me. They are beyond precious to our family.<br />
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The emotions of that time in my life come flooding back. I felt so desperate and helpless, yet God blessed me with such peace and strength. He carried me during that time because I was so weak. I am so thankful for His love and grace in my life.<br />
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As I sit here and worship and listen to this service, I am distracted by a busy toddler crawling in circles around our house and getting into things she's not supposed to. She is singing along with the music as she plays. And my heart is overjoyed. <br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-84123607351023521602013-09-24T14:49:00.001-05:002013-09-24T14:49:03.364-05:00AnnouncementGrace has an announcement.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">She is going to be a big sister! We are due March 31! Please join with us in prayer for the health of this precious baby.</span></div>
<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-50596677578091031822013-09-14T17:14:00.002-05:002013-09-14T17:19:03.322-05:00FundraiserI'm reaching out to all you blog friends to help support Grace's fundraiser for school! November 2, we are having our BIG fundraiser (by big, I mean the big goal is to raise $100,000 total, meaning $4,000 each per family). $4,000?! Is this possible? I know that God has blessed Grace's school, and that His hand is on it and in it and He is the only reason it exists. <a href="http://www.llhms.org/" target="_blank">The Little Lighthouse Central Mississippi</a><br />
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-you can donate directly to the school by using these secure sites:<br />
<a href="http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/giveforgrace/lapsforlittleones5kandfunrun">http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/giveforgrace/lapsforlittleones5kandfunrun</a><br />
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-you can go to this website <a href="http://www.llhms.org/fundraising/2nd-annual-laps-for-little-ones-5k-and-fun-run/">http://www.llhms.org/fundraising/2nd-annual-laps-for-little-ones-5k-and-fun-run/</a> and register for the Laps for Little Ones VIRTUAL 5K ($20). This is a virtual race, so run/walk/crawl where ever you are whenever you can. You can even complete this race on the treadmill. No proof is required of completion, but feel free to post your photos to TLLH Facebook page (The Little Lighthouse - Central Mississippi). TLLH will mail you a race day shirt to the address you supply. ***Be sure to select that you are running in honor of Grace!<br />
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-you can "like" The Little Lighthouse - Central Mississippi on facebook and purchase a Laps for Little Ones 5K tshirt (again, be sure to specify you are supporting Grace)<br />
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If you are still reading this blog post, thank you! We love you too! :) Our main goal for our school is to open a fourth classroom to serve more children. We currently have a lot of children on our waiting list, and I know what that feels like! Let's not make these children wait any longer than they have to! They deserve to attend TLLH and learn and grow and develop! <b>Most importantly, these children learn about the God who created them, perfectly and beautifully!</b><br />
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THANK YOU!!! We do truly love you and are so thankful for your love and support to our family!<br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-20899971762283820602013-09-11T10:40:00.001-05:002013-09-11T10:40:50.356-05:00First Family VacationWe had our first family vacation in August in Orange Beach, AL. <br />
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The weather wasn't 100% perfect, but we enjoyed our get away. We enjoyed time on the beach, shopped a little, napped, and just spent time together as a family. We ate at The Shrimp Basket, King Neptune's, and Shipp's Harbour Grill, and it was yummy! Grace loved sleeping late, eating cinnamon rolls every morning, taking long naps, and the ocean waves crashing on her! </div>
<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-17526256110506210972013-09-04T18:00:00.000-05:002013-09-04T18:00:12.534-05:00Update on Miss GraceGrace had her surgery yesterday to have tubes and her tonsils and adenoids removed. Other than some intense crying in the PACU, she has done GREAT! I am so proud of her and happy to say she has done MUCH better than expected! We stayed overnight in the hospital, and got home today before lunch. She is refusing to drink willingly, but she seems happy and mostly pain free. She is playing with her toys like she missed them so much! ha<br />
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Thank you for your prayers for her! We still have a road to recovery in front of us (after this surgery...the triple threat as some of the nurses call it...it's usually worse several days after surgery), but I hope she continues to improve each day.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-5038779461628439022013-08-29T12:30:00.003-05:002013-08-29T12:30:46.614-05:00Back to SchoolGrace started back to school August 12. Sorry for the delay in posting about it and her progress over the break. We have been SO busy!<br />
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Can you tell she is still not a morning person?! This picture was on her first day of school. During the break she had gotten used to sleeping until 8:00 or 8:30 when I was off. For school, she has to get up by 7:00! She does not appreciate the early mornings!<br />
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The week before Grace's first day back, she had Meet the Teachers! <br />
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So, for an overview of her progress during the break...<br />
-She continues to do better with the "W" sitting position, although she will still sit this way. She usually responds to our correction "sit pretty".<br />
-She is doing great with pulling up. We finally figured out that she had a hard time pulling up with our hardwood floor, so we borrowed a tile from our PT that has more grip to it, and she can do it easily with that! She still doesn't do it totally on her own will, but she CAN do it, so I'm just waiting on the right motivation for her to do it all the time.<br />
-She is doing GREAT with her walker! We are giving walking a purpose (walking to her high chair for meals, walking to her room to play, etc). She is able to walk fast! And she loves it, so we are so proud! <br />
-She can finally HOLD HER STRAW CUP! This was probably one of the biggest accomplishments that we've made recently! <br />
-We are still working on handing objects on request...<br />
-Ok, so we haven't done much with weaning from paci's. She still uses it some at school, and she definitely crawls to her crib and gets them out when she wants to at home. I try to keep them put up so she can't get them, but then she crawls to her crib and gets mad that they're not there ha! Oh well...we will continue to work on this.<br />
-She is imitating more and more sounds! She "sings" songs and makes animal noises, and says a few words.<br />
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We recently went on our first family vacation to the beach! We had so much fun and made some great memories! I will post pictures from it soon. <br />
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***<b>Grace is having surgery next Tuesday, September 3.</b> She will be having ear tubes put in and her tonsils and adenoids removed. I am NOT looking forward to the recovery period, but I know the end result will be worth it! Her most recent hearing test was normal, but it was at the lowest end of normal, and our ENT said her ears look bad. She has chronic fluid, which is affecting her hearing and in return her speech. Also, Grace snores every night, and when she is sick, she is having some sleep apnea. Our ENT said her tonsils and adenoids are definitely contributing to this (her tonsils are BIG). So, the end result (I hope) will be better hearing and improved speech, as well as improved sleep. Please PRAY for Grace (and Chad and me) as she has surgery and we all go through the recovery!***Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-92063962509342107092013-07-13T16:15:00.000-05:002013-07-13T17:39:00.869-05:00Break GoalsHi! I wanted to post a list of the goals I have for Grace over our next four week break from school starting next week. Actually, Grace is technically getting a five week break because she was out this past week for being sick. :( <br />
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Long story short, she wound up having a viral infection that caused her tonsils to become very swollen, on top of an ear infection. After two trips to the doctor and being on an antibiotic and a steroid, she is finally feeling a little better! We are all tired of her being sick. It's been a long week. Grace had to miss her end of the year program at school, and we missed seeing her friends graduate. I was so heartbroken we had to miss this big event. :(<br />
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Back to our goals. I find it easier and less overwhelming to have short term goals to work on over a specific period of time. Also, I like to take that time to focus on working on specific long term goals. I just think it helps me be more intentional with our time throughout the day. <br />
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Here's our list, so you can know how to specifically pray for Grace over the next four weeks. :)<br />
-continue to work on getting out of the "W" sitting position<br />
-focus on pulling up (pulling up boot camp as our PT says)<br />
-work on walking with our walker<br />
-work on learning how to hold the straw cup<br />
-do lots of hand over hand activities/work on handing objects on request (ex. "give ___ to mama/daddy," coloring, pretend play with baby, shape sorter, puzzles, etc)<br />
-weaning pacis (only use when sleeping or in public as needed)<br />
-imitating more sounds<br />
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We are also going to play with her new wagon and go swimming a lot, and we have a few arts and crafts projects I want to work on. Grace will also start back with aquatic therapy next week.<br />
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It's going to be a busy, but focused next four weeks. Please pray with us for Grace to continue making progress toward her goals. We are so thankful for your prayers! Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-82924284755333967142013-07-03T16:27:00.003-05:002013-07-03T16:27:19.696-05:00Walking (Almost) All by HerselfOk I shouldn't say she is walking all by herself, because of the obvious use of her walker, but she is walking WITHOUT the help of Chad or me. So that counts. <br />
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Her super power is that she can steal your heart!</div>
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Some of her #1 fans!</div>
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Grace's school had the most PRECIOUS event tonight called Struttin Their Stuff, during which we celebrated each student's milestones they've met over the past year at school. If only I had been able to video every child, you would be in TEARS! It was beyond precious and humbling to be able to truly SEE God's hand at work in their lives. Wow-I feel so privileged to witness this daily...to be so aware of Him. His love is evident in every milestone, big or little. <br />
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Anyway, I could talk forever about how precious this event was. But for now, I will just have to show you a glimpse. Here is Grace's video. I thought she would clap the entire lap, but instead she ate her goldfish. Oh well. Smart girl. At the end, you'll hear Carrie talk about her being a drama queen. That she is. Ms. Beth says that when Grace wins her Academy Award one day she wants to be thanked. She and Ms. Brittany certainly deserve thanks! :)<br />
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We just love our little school. God has blessed us to be a part of it in BIG ways. What a great day. Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-58003906657803822992013-06-28T13:43:00.000-05:002013-06-28T13:43:22.245-05:00One Week Bottle FreeTomorrow, Grace will be one week bottle free! <br />
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We are still working hard on straw drinking. We offer her drinks at mealtimes of course, as well as in between and right before bed since it is still a struggle to keep her well hydrated. She just doesn't seem to get thirsty enough to have a strong desire to drink enough to be hydrated, so we still have to push her.<br />
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Our goal is 3 ounces of milk, juice, water at a time. This would be 18 ounces a day, give or take. This amount is less than what is recommended, but she has always taken less than what is recommended. We just keep an eye on wet diapers, which she has plenty of. <br />
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So you see we have to push her to take that small amount. She still doesn't love the straw, but will drink. We still have to distract her a lot. I hope with time she will like the straw and drink more. <br />
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We are looking at finding a good straw cup for her, but want to talk with our speech therapist before making any major decisions. <br />
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The next thing that Grace needs to learn is to hold her cup on her own. :)<br />
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Ok, that's enough talk! I am just praising Jesus for weaning from the bottle! Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.com1