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May 9, 2003
Jarod Is Officially Done with OT
We had our last OT session on Monday and a final appointment at the feeding clinic on Thursday. Jarod has done so well; they no longer feel he needs to see Jennifer. I am happy and relieved to be over this hurdle but I know it was a necessary step in our path that had to be taken. Jennifer seemed sad to see Jarod leave and she hugged and kissed him. Her baby is due the week after Lambchop and she doesn’t want to know the sex until delivery. Since we use doctors in the same practice, I might even get to see her at the hospital. How ironic is that?
Jaida’s Behavior Problems Continue
Unfortunately, Jaida’s dentist was swamped because her partner was on vacation this week. I got her an appointment for Wednesday to have her tooth checked out. I also made an appointment with Dr. Corbier after I went to pick her up on Tuesday and she had been acting up again. I think it may be time to evaluate her medication dose since she’s been on the same one since January of 2002. It might also be time for another EEG as well. I can’t think of anything else to do and frankly, I’m tired of having to be the detective all the time. Somebody with a medical degree should take a crack at this now.
Reflections on Motherhood
I often wonder what I did to deserve another blessing. It would seem that I have more than my share of miracles. I would just like to know why God thought I was worthy of a third. Although sometimes it's the destination and not the journey that reveals the lesson that should be learned. I guess I’m getting to the introspective part of pregnancy. All I want to do is sit and muddle over the random thoughts running through my head. I often catch myself daydreaming about this new little one during the day. I know it’s only natural but it still feels strange to constantly think about someone I haven’t met yet. It must be another signal to my body to slow down and enjoy the moment. After all, I will be 24 weeks nest Sunday!
I’m finding it harder to stay interested in the mundane tasks of daily life. I fell off the wagon with recording our checks in Microsoft Money and keeping up with filing all our bills. I just don’t have the motivation anymore and I wonder why I need to keep up with that stuff anyway. I look around at the dust and piles of laundry that need to be folded and decide there will be plenty of time to tend to those things. I’m getting very lazy. Creating new life is a hard job, LOL.
A Special Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day is special to me for several reasons. Obviously, the blessing I am carrying is one reason, as well as the two I already have. But mostly, I am ecstatic beyond words that my best friend is expecting too. She got married in September after finally finding her soul mate. I was so happy at their wedding, I cried like a baby. Although we live in different states now, I plan to go visit her soon and see her brand new house and the room she’s created for her babies. That’s right, she’s having twins! They are due November 1st and I wish I lived closer so I could see them while they are newborns.
There is one sad thing overshadowing this blessed event and I am sad to say, there is nothing I can do to make her feel better. Only two months after they married, she and her husband learned he had MS. I’ve told her that God gave her twins to make up for lost time and to let her have two babies at once. We will be 29 this year and she was beginning to think she would never be a mother. Interestingly, there is no history of twins on either side and early indications show they are probably identical. I can’t wait to hear if they are boys or girls. I also can’t wait to share all my motherly secrets with her during panicked late night and early morning phone calls. They have been through a lot these last few months but these babies are more than enough to make up for the hard times.
I would like to close by saying, I wish all the women that write and read in this community, a happy Mother’s Day. Whether your babies are in your hearts, your arms, your bellies or long gone from the nest, you should feel special on Sunday.
Kim, Jaida, Jarod & Lambchop
PS~ I added a few new pics to the site. I found an adorable outfit for Lambchop to wear home. http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/t/threescompany
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