tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13662248.post6384723579726393151..comments2023-07-15T06:13:02.793-04:00Comments on Clare's Journey: NostalgiaTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124417518702502677noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13662248.post-680022639616144812007-03-06T16:59:00.000-05:002007-03-06T16:59:00.000-05:00I do not remember Tatum without problems either......I do not remember Tatum without problems either...Pretty sad I must say...I ma sure this birth well be another great memorable one. Seems to me your little cuties like to make grand enterences :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895200711030762714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13662248.post-46548004722138326992007-03-05T15:32:00.000-05:002007-03-05T15:32:00.000-05:00Thanks for the story of Clare's birth. I love hea...Thanks for the story of Clare's birth. I love hearing those stories. I can't believe she was born only 17 minutes after your Dad left!!<BR/><BR/>I don't think anyone would be able to have a "normal" feeling, blissful pregnancy post WS. I look back and I was very naive. When Brian and I talk about possible "future" children I do start to hyperventilate. Not because i don't want more children, but because I am plain scared. Our geneticist put it best, "Once you've become the needle in the haystack, the needle is enormous in your mind." That is so true, at least for me. I just know that God has a plan for all of us, and I have to just have faith. <BR/><BR/>I am so excited for you and to meet your new addition. Baby Simon is so blessed to have you, Shawn, Jamie, and Clare welcome him into the world. Take Care.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410149954395872693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13662248.post-9924942762450082652007-03-03T22:43:00.000-05:002007-03-03T22:43:00.000-05:00After nearly 10 years (I cannot believe it has bee...After nearly 10 years (I cannot believe it has been so long), I still clearly remember Elizabeth's birth... and the lead-up to it. And yet with the next baby (someday), I know that I will have the same feelings of anticipation.<BR/><BR/>I love that you can recognize Clare does things her way and at her own pace - that little (though sometimes big) declaration of independence is wonderful! And don't forget, it means she'll walk when she is ready, throw temper tantrums if she doesn't want to crawl, etc.Christina and Tee Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00335391191852486001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13662248.post-16643466109921394552007-03-02T08:49:00.000-05:002007-03-02T08:49:00.000-05:00I don't think any of us can walk into another preg...I don't think any of us can walk into another pregnancy with that lightness in our step, because we realize we can be in that minority, as you so eloquently pointed out. I was happy being blissfully unaware! It does make me think, "If I get pregnant again, what can be wrong with THIS child?" It's a hurdle to get over. <BR/><BR/>But then my optimism reaches out and I dismiss that negativity. You have to, otherwise your life would be at a standstill. Little Simon - we're all waiting for you! :)Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351269886862492620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13662248.post-7331972476041596812007-03-01T23:30:00.000-05:002007-03-01T23:30:00.000-05:00Teresa - Just as every pregnancy & each birth is d...Teresa - Just as every pregnancy & each birth is different, I believe that every childhood varies from one child to another. I do not think any of ours went the same as the others, but each has it's memories. I will never belittle what you guys have experienced in the last 2 years. However, I think (from reading this blog faithfully) that Clare's childhood (like she's such an oldster now!!) has been filled with lots of fun and excitement -of the good kind. I am sure that Simon will take you places neither of the other two have! That is why they do not come with manuals, you know??? Good luck with Simon's delivery and enjoy every moment of every day - as I know you have! Love and joy, JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com