One Step at a Time - May 2019

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - May 2019

OMG, Nora! I had no idea you were going through all of that. Rusty's tag brought me here today (thanks, and hi!).

Nora, I don't know what the surgery was, but what a sweet picture. I'm so glad everything went well.

xoxo

Thank you. :hug: She had a 'Fronto-orbital advancement' surgery done for craniosynostosis.
It is truly amazing what can be done these days for medical issues.

In a baby with craniosynostosis, one or more of the sutures closes too early. This can limit or slow the growth of the baby's brain. When a suture closes and the skullbones join together too soon, the baby's head will stop growing in only that part of the skull.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - May 2019

Wow, Nora, that's amazing that she's pretty much back to normal. Kids are so resilient. I'm relieved as I know you guys are too. That's got to be the toughest thing to deal with! Glad they are continuing hospice for your mom.
PAuly, sorry about the family situation. I'm sure it must hurt. Hopefully things will change for the better. I don't know what else you could do.
Bird, congratulations on your daughters graduation. I can imagine how you felt when she didn't want to do lunch with yiu. She did apologize, so she did realize.
Rusty, I'm glad yiu can shut things our when you're working. I guess you have to. I know I struggled with that when I worked at the hospital. I couldn't shut things out and thoughts consumed me. Maybe my current job doesn't require as much concentration.
Erin and Logan are staying here a few days while Dan is away on business. She doesn't have to get up so early then wake him up to bring him here. She made dinner for us tonight. I could get used to that! Logan was so much fun tonight until it was time for bed. He was out of sorts or something. He was hysterical crying. Finally got him calmed down, but it broke my heart. I'm off to bed as I have to take hubby to the airport at 4:30 am!

[Lizann]

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Cross post Nora. Appreciate you posting what Savannah has, that explains what's going on with her.

[Glass Half Empty]

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Nora I'm so glad the little one is OK. You must want to just grab her and hold her so close. I'm so glad she was able to get the medical care she needed.

Happy belated Mother's Day to all it applies to. xxx And that includes treasured aunties and anyone else who gives love and care to little ones.

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Nora glad Savannah is back to her old self it's just really great news! Glassy thanks for the email love Rusty,you're like me and love all the clothes they have for little girls when you said you wanted Savannah's jammies haha,when Lou's cousin comes over she's always wearing something cute and pink( my fave color) and I always tease her I'm gonna try to squeeze into it, I swear they're just totally something I would wear Liz,how fun to have a sleepover and she cooked?!? Awesome Bird, graduation looked nice,be proud but I know you are,loved the throwback pic too,on Kells graduation day in 2010 I was already drunk or still drunk from the night before and I picked a fight with her cuz I didn't like the looks of these two guy friends from another school that came,what an asshole I was and still regret that day,it was supposed to be about her and I made it about me as always in those days,I can forgive myself but I can't forget,much love to all and wishes for a happy and healthy AF Tuesday!

[Pavati]

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Wow - that IS amazing. Glad she's healing.

[bird]

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Hi all,
I am so tired. Dd2 on her way, left NY about 5 to Rome then on to Greece. Been snoozing on and off all day. Be glad when she gets there so I can stop thinking about it....Nora, good about the hospice. That is a long time to wear that helmet. I'm sure she will get used to it, and then won't it feel so good to take it off!....Glassie, happy mothers Day to you!....Paulie, I have done so much weird stuff drinking I regret...Liz, I had to be at the airport early too...hope you have a fun few days....later

[NoraC]

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I think it is important to forgive ourselves but still remember. I think it is better to have that bad memory tucked away as a reminder. Pull it out when needed and really remember. It has helped me when I thought it might be ok to drink.

[NoraC]

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I'm going thru deleting old e-mails and I liked this quote from Belle.

Not today, wolfie. I want to wake up tomorrow feeling proud of myself.

and i never found any 'proud of myself' in a bottle.

[NoraC]

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So sad when the little ones cry so hard like that Liz.

[Lizann]

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Hello all! What a day! Nora thanks for that reminder from Belle. So true. I have been thinking about drinking a lot today, things I did that I regret. I agree with you all that they are reminders to why we no longer drink. Hubby left early this morning. Logan was up during the night. Erin said he was awake for about and hour and a half. I think he might be dealing with separation anxiety and the dark. I don't know how I did it all with three kids, I really don't. I struggled today taking him food shopping and just around running errands. Usually hubby and I take turns. It's just hard putting him in and out of the car seat/stroller/shopping cart. But it was fun having him with me and he was good. Took him to a small indoor playground at the mall and he had a blast. He hit it off with another girl who was a bit older than him.
Bird, you sound just like me, worrying about your daughter. Such is the life of a mom. I hope you'll be a little more at ease with this as time goes on. You did a great job raising her. My son went to Barcelona today for a little impromptu vaca. Erin asked me if I was worried about him traveling alone. Well yes, but I try to keep busy and not obsess over it!

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Liz,I too wonder how I did it with 4 kids! Mine were pretty close in age but I don't remember it being as hectic as when I watch the boys,maybe cuz I was younger? I think Logan probably feels weird he's not at home,I can't sleep right in a different place I imagine he's the same.Our landlord had a rental house open so Kell signed the lease for a year,she got a good move in deal cuz it's a bit of a dump needs paint,new flooring upstairs,tile in the bathroom ugh,all that can be fixed but it's two story so now I'm paranoid about the stairs,rent has just gotten so high here that she kinda just had to jump on it and her current landlord wants to break the lease so they can get that house ready to sell,Bird,loved the pics,your daughter looked so excited! She'll have fun,Nora,glad mom got renewed for hospice,Rusty hope your week is going well,Glassy waves much love and wishes for a happy and healthy AF Wednesday!

[Rusty]

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Good Morning, All!
[MENTION=9757]NoraC[/MENTION], thank you for updating us on Savannah's post-surgery health. Poor little thing!
[MENTION=19302]Lizann[/MENTION]-I regret many things I did while drinking. Yes, those thoughts pop into my head all the time. Logan probably misses his own bed. Mark is in Barcelona...lucky guy. I loved Barcelona.
[MENTION=17650]paulywogg[/MENTION]-you were such a young mother...I don't know how you managed to take care of 4 kids...wow!
[MENTION=8902]Glass Half Empty[/MENTION]-hope you are well, darling.
[MENTION=11089]techie[/MENTION]-haven't seen you in a while and I hope you can pop in.

Mom is doing better. She must demonstrate that she can fully take care of herself before they release her. This might take a few weeks.

OK, friends, I am at work and I better get back to it. Traveling to central Wisconsin after a long work day and a visit with mom. Home on Friday. OOH LA LA!

[NoraC]

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Happy hump day.

[Lizann]

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Evening friends. Pauly, glad Kell got an apartment. Is all of that supposed to be fixed before she moves in? How far is it from where you live?
Rusty, glad your mom is on the mend. It sounds like this episode has set her back some. Can she stay in rehab indefinitely? If I remember with my dad Medicare care paid for a limited time. It gets complicated. Hope you're having a good work week.
Finally a little sunshine here today.
Hope you all enjoy an AF hump day.