Good To Know

Came across this on a friend's Facebook and I just wanted to put it out there as much as I could, because if this is true it could help people and maybe save some lives! Brilliant idea!

I went to Hoax Slayer.com and it did say that the technology does exist, but that it has yet to be implemented in banks, so hopefully it will soon because it's pretty smart!

March For Babies!







Saturday was finally the day! We had our March of Dimes walk in Springfield, Vermont. It was really cold and windy but we toughed it out, rosy cheeks and all!

Everyone was so excited for the Nuby gift bags! They must have thought I was crazy, chasing people down to make sure they got one! I had them all set up at front desk near the donated food and drinks, and I loaded up a bunch in my stroller so I could hand them out while walking too.



Here's a photo of some of our team at the halfway point! Bella and I are second to the left!



                                                                    

What really stuck with me was the close camaraderie between everyone. It is addicting and has definitely made an impact on me, I will do this again, year after year! There were men, women, and lots of little kids. One couple even brought their 3 month old baby who was born very premature at 24 weeks and weighed less than two pounds at birth. They were so happy to be a part of this with their teeny little pride and joy bundled up along with them, and were very grateful for their Nuby bag. It truly warmed my heart to have them to hand out, especially to people who need them.

I also got to give them out to a young couple with twin baby girls! Though they aren't at sippy cup age yet, they were excited to have them for when the girls are older, and said they would DEFINITELY be using up the Dr. Talbot's Diaper Rash Cream right away.

One of the "walkers" enjoying his Nuby Sippy Cup on the walk!

The Halfway Point

Our family





Me!

The Sippy that saved the day when Mommy forgot the bubba!



Nuby Kids!



JITTERS!

JITTERS! JITTERS! JITTERS! I have my surgery tomorrow at 7:45. So stressed about it right now and worried about all the things you should keep out of your mind...not waking up, bleeding, the Doctor nicking something, ughhh! I wish I could rest my thoughts, but that doesn't happen on a normal basis, let alone when I have something scary or stressful like this to endure.

Whew! Postive thoughts and good energy! Send some my way too will ya?

I'm bringing my laptop so I'll be blogging tomorrow and keeping everyone updated! Nighty night.

Madre!

I couldn't be more excited! My Mom is flying in tomorrow (rain permitting) and will be to my house sometime in the early afternoon. I have been cleaning like mad and jumping for joy all day. She is literally my best friend, my rock and my heart. We are extremely close, envied by most of the parents who have seen our relationship. My relationship with my mother is one that if I could even have half of with Bella, I will be truly, truly blessed.

She stayed from the night Bella was born and for an entire month afterwards (THANK GOD!) I could not have survived that first month without her. She was my go-to gal at 4 AM after hourly feedings when this new Mommy was teary and sleep-deprived and totally on the edge. She and Bella had a strong bond from the start and I know they always will.

It's been hard with my Mom living so far away to not have her in my own life and now not in Bella's as much as I wish she could (though we all secretly know I'll be back down South someday). She is constantly calling, begging for photos, videos, anything, and ALWAYS, seriously like WEEKLY sending Bella gigantic boxes of goodies only she can think of! Her stingray bath sponge for example, or first snow globe and of course an endless supply of gorgeous clothes expertly picked out with love and care for "our girl."

Can you tell I'm excited? Details and evidence of our shenanigans to come. Bella! Prepare yourself for frilly outfits and tights because your Nene is coming!

Baby Avery

This story and Blog explains itself; please spread it and raise awareness for this very beautiful and amazing but very sick baby girl!

https://www.facebook.com/AverysBucketList

How Inspiring!

I should have known I was going to have a good day when this was my Horoscope that I read this morning:

Don't hesitate to try something new today, Sagittarius. If you've thought about joining a book club or taking a class, do it today! You're likely to meet some interesting people and enter a new social world. You might be tentative at first, but you'll find the group warm, friendly, and eager for your input. You'll talk like old friends by the end of the second meeting. This is just the infusion of fun you need!

Crazy huh? There were even some old friends there, as well as really down to earth new people with great kids. Perfectly on point today.

So..as you may know, my March of Dimes walk was today (hint, trying something new in my Horoscope!) I am feeling a wonderful sense of euphoria! Even at getting up very early today and rushing around like mad this morning,we packed up Bella and her CARAVAN of things, our lovely BOB stroller, and of course all of our wonderful gift bags with the Nuby sippy cups and Dr. Talbot's Diaper Rash Ointment and arrived early!

I hate to say it, but in packing Bella numerous blankets, outfits, and extra, extra hats and fleeceys, I got almost to the off ramp in Springfield and BING! it popped into my head that I forgot....THE BUBBA! Oh my goodness, how could we do it? We felt so awful! I mean knowing we had HOURS still until we needed to feed her, which gave us plenty of time to get home, but we ALWAYS bring the Bubba! You have to! I remembered her Formula but yep, forgot the Bubba....

But then! We remembered that WE had a truckload of Nuby sippy cups in the back! WHEW! Nuby you guys officially saved the day! We felt like the worst parents in the world! Bella was really unsure about the sippy at first, but actually dug it after a few minutes. Which is really great, because tomorrow makes her 5 months old (that particular Sippy is for 6+ months) but she handled it well. Can I say I love that company even more than before? NUBY TO THE RESCUE! Thank you for making these two super new, super bummed and terrible feeling parents feel a whole lot better!

I am awaiting a few more photos and will do my big March of Dimes posting :) But I am due to get my gallbladder out on Wednesday so this Momma does need to relax a bit! Stay tuned though, it was a very chilly and windy but extremely fulfilling day.

Oh and did I mention I beat my March of Dimes Donation goal?!

Goodbye Gallbladder

So folks, it's official, I will be getting my Gallbladder out this Wednesday. The Doctor knew it in the first 10 mintues of me being there, so we are now approaching my 3rd surgery at 25 years old. I feel like after having been so ill for so long as a child and almost losing  my life, then almost losing it again during the actual surgery that maybe it would somehow give me enough credit in the bank to obsolve me from future surgerys :) Nah, not a chance! Oh well, at least everything is going to look up healthwise for me from now on. I just worry more now because I have a little one in this world who needs her Mommy around so it just makes the stakes more high...stressed out Mama, but staying positive! I will keep you posted.