I totally got a book deal and won $30K on a scratch-off ticket.

Well, not really, but I’d say just about anything right now to make you feel better.

I’m thinking of you. Like, a LOT. (As evidenced by me jumping on this post as soon as you wrote it, I think….)

Beautiful babe slipped earth side while dawn slipped over the Canadian Prairies… planned homebirth, mec upon rupture of membranes, an hour drive to the hospital, whispers of ‘have you seen that awesome vbac mom in room___? by the nursing staff, one doula, one midwife, on husband, one student midwife, two nurses, and a plethora of curious staff.
Mama (and this weary doula) worked VERY hard to bring this ‘you have miscarried’… oh wait, no you didn’t! babe in to the world.

Very positive in my world… hopefully you can appreciate it too.

My heart breaks for you…You and Ivy are in my thoughts as always (and I’ve passed your story onto my hubby and now you’re in his, too).

But since you asked for something positive…let me see…

I’ve actually managed to cook dinner for my family 3 out of the past 4 days. I feel the doldrums slipping away…in time for winter *hrms*

Unfortunately, that’s the extent of any ‘excitement’ in my world. I am SO boring

*hugs*

Lottery tonight. When I win all those Millions I’m bringing you and Ivy over here and we’ll get her well. Truth. Gotta win first, though.

(((hugs)))

Hugs to you and Ivy. Ask me in a couple of weeks if I have any “good” news and I might be able to say yes.

Until then, thinking of you. Hope you’re not there for too long.

My son started his freshman year in college this week.

At the University of Arizona. Which means he is far away from me, but at a really good school — one of the top nursing programs in the US, which is what he wants to do.

Thinking of you and praying for all the best for Ivy.

Hi,
I have popped onto your site a few times and caught up with all your heartache.
I feel for you and appreciate your despair and grief at the unfairness of it all. I too have a child who is “complicated”, he was born with mutiple medical and surgical problems, undergoing surgery at less than 24 hrs old, and has had his fair share of doctors poking, prodding and scaring him.
Wishing Ivy a decent time in hospital, hope she doesn’t leave with anything nastier than what she came in with (always my reluctance for admission or even a trip to ED at RCH Melb) and that you can see some sunshine soon.
Cheers,
Bridgette
Mummy of Thomas, 3 yrs, 9 June 2005
HIA and rectoprostatic fistula repaired via laparoscopic surgery
Left dysplastic kidney - small, scarred and deformed.
Grade 3 reflux and hydronephrosis on left side
Daily to 2nd daily large volume enemas.
Speech delayed but has new words daily.
Beautiful blonde boy with big brown eyes and an amazing smile
We live in Melbourne, Australia

Wish I had good news of my own to cheer you up, but at least know I’ve been thinking of you. I’m so sorry to hear Ivy’s back in hospital. Fingers crossed that it’s only a short stay. xx

I had the best ever scones with jam and cream for morning tea. They were so big, and so good, that I didn’t need lunch.

Or, how about, Mollie is at camp?

Or, um, I am home alone (for a little while)?

I know! Darren did the washing today. All of it. And hung it out. And brought most of it in.

Sending lots of positive vibes your way, Tiff.

We are dealing with a comparatively lame stomach bug that has made us all quite cranky. No one was really in the mood for a visit from the nosy neighbour this afternoon, especially youngest daughter it seems. When he came to the door Miss 2 told him to “jump off a cliff” in sign language.

Nothing good happening here, sorry. Hubby is adjusting to yet another type of antidepressant. Life is up & down mood swings from 2pm to 8pm every day. Up being shitty with lots of “f” swearing, down being raving with much MORE swearing….

On the other hand, he did wash up the dishes WITHOUT “losing it” and smashing a few.

I got to read a post from you!

Take care Tiff, please.

My baby kicks when Nathan talks. That’s good, right?

Amy tells me ‘WHAT!?’ when I call her name (especially if I am ‘bothering’ her).

xx

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Well, that part was from Zack^^

He’s learned how to open photoshop so he can ‘draw’, and is generally being a little git of a 3 yr old - at least he’s normal, right?

Max is *almost* crawling now and rolls all over the living room - very cute. I can’t believe he’ll be 1 in like 6 weeks!

Lots of love hun xxx

I am so sorry to hear that little Ivy is back in hospital and not feeling too good. I hope that things are looking up, you are in our thoughts.

Happy stories - I can feel the little one moving around, fluttering away as I type this. Minnie kisses my tummy and says hello.

I am sitting here thinking about having a radox bath *groan*… I went shopping with Veronica and Amy today and I am knackered lol..

A lot of people frown at you when you play with the toys in Target..
there were quite a few grumpy old women in the toy section today. Thank Fark I wasn’t one of them..

xxxxxx Kim

I took the afternoon off work, and enjoyed the beautiful spring weather by taking the dog for a big long walk. Boo was at daycare so I didn’t have to stop at the playground… that makes this a good story!!!

I hope Ivy only has a brief hospital stay, and recovers quickly from this bout of illness.

Hugs Tiff

Hmmm - we are having Canneloni for dinner?

Hugs.

(((HUGS)))

Love to you, Ivy & the others.
Heaps of my MG are popping babies. I got to cuddle one last week. One will be having one this week. And I want another baby

I may be a little late, but here are my positives:

I have not pooped my pants in about 6 months.

I have not peed my pants in 2 months.

Words fail me Tiff — it somehow seems trite to tell you to “hang in there” after how long you have been doing just that. I wish I had something intelligent or encouraging to say, but it’s 1 am here and I’m about 22 hours into a 56 hour work-week (kiddos are hanging out with Grandma this week) and apparently incapable of conjuring up anything remotely resembling the wit or cheer you could most use right now.

I’ll try and think of something more when my brain isn’t so foggy, but I wanted you to know in the meantime that I’m keeping you and the lovely Miss Ivy in my thoughts, praying my little heart out for the two of you and wishing with every ounce of my being that this will start getting better as of yesterday. I hope you manage to squeeze a few winks in sometime soon — hugs to you both! I’ll check in again tomorrow after I get home.

~Michelle

Summer is winding down here and the days are becoming more autumn like, so we are able to play outside a little bit more.

That’s all the positivity I’ve got. Sorry.

I’m sending Ivy and you healing energy… hoping this is healed and better very soon.

{{{{hugs}}}}

A good story… this past weekend we spent the entire weekend volunteering at Radiothon for our local Children’s hospital and it was one of the single most amazing experiences of my life. For an entire weekend no one said “oh how horrible, I am so sorry, your life must be awful”… everyone said “Wow that is amazing, your daughter is so strong, that is so inspiring…” For three whole days the pain of telling Ky’s story didn’t hurt as much and I was surrounded by scores of people who understood what our life is like.

Just know that you have friends all around the world who are praying for you and Ivy and are sending our most heartfelt wishes for some peace a quiet!!

Huge hugs!
Amber Schmidt
http://family.kentuckystudio.com