The House of Representatives has passed the bill, and October 15th is officially Pregnancy and Infant Loss Rememberance Day!!!! This is HUGE for angel parents! Now to fix the states that say a birth certificate isn't in order for late-term losses...
A bittersweet excitement, yes...but Marissa's loss (and so many more sweet babies) is not in vain! This doesn't take away the pain, of course...but it's still important that our babies be acknowledged.
Hard to believe, but Kim's twins are 1 already! We went to their house last Saturday for a party, had a good time (got some pics I'll be adding, too).
Things here are going pretty good, I guess. Our a/c went out 3 days ago...hotter then yanno what in here, but we put a couple of window units in until it's fixed...actually kinda cold right now (I'm sitting right next to one). A lot of other things going on that are actually stressing me pretty bad, but I'm trying to keep it together...I have to pray it will work out for the best, but some of it's rather scary to think about. I can't sahre on here, tho, seeing as there's a nutbag (perhaps 2) that just wait for info that can hurt.
Kaitlynne is in the Girl Scouts, and loving it. Had to do a small adjustment to get her there, but I know it will be worth it...she's excited. I go with my sister-in-law and her daughter (we've mended the fence, so-to-speak...). I can't think of much to say today, I'm not feeling great. Enjoy the pics, tho.
*First and foremost, sendings prayers to the families and friends of those lost 5 years ago today...gone, but never forgotten. God bless you all.*
We had an AWESOME trip to Tallahassee! It's gorgeous there; told Alex I could easily live there, just beautiful! We arrived, got our hotel room, then went off wandering around. Ate at a pretty nice seafood restaurant, then went back to the hotel. We got mom and the kids settled down, I had my small moment of seperation anxiety, and off Alex and I were to the game. Parking wasn't bad ($15, but for a boy scout troop and we weren't probably more then a block away from the stadium). Plenty of outside activities and places to sign up for freebies (we hit a couple of those...but in the end we came home with a TON of free stuff...lol). Got inside, and found our seats (we had GREAT seats!), went to get a drink, then came back. Whole thing was just a lot of fun, really cool experience. I'm happy that Alex finally got to go to see his favorite team play-made me feel good that I got to do that with him. Even better that they won (and I got the winning touchdown on video...lol)!! After the game, we went to Roadhouse and had a wonderful meal...we were pretty tired, tho, and both anxious to see the kids. Kaitlynne woke up when we got back, and Daddy *helped* Brandon wake up...LOL! Talked about everything, then settled in for bed. When we woke up, we took turns going to breakfast downstairs (Mom and Kaitlynne, then Alex and I). VERY nice to read the giant caption on yhe sports page: STEWART OUT OF THE CHASE! C'mon Jr!!!!
We went to lunch at KFC and then to Kaitlynne to a gorgeous duck pond down the street from the hotel. We stayed until it started raining, then hopped in the car and went to goodwill. We got a nearly new HP monitor for $20! A backup for mine :)
Anywho, I think that's about it. Oh, prayers being sent to Anna Nicole Smith & her family for the very untimely loss of her son. How tragic to share the joy of yhe birth of your daughter with the death of your son. You don;t need to be a fan of hers to feel for her...
Brandon had his 4 month checkup today (4 shots...I'm traumatized far worse then Brandon, I think...lol). He's now 15lbs 9ozs, and 24 1/2 inches long :) I'm going to say that the 15lbs is all from me, atleast (I started supplementing formula along with breastmilk last week). A rough decision, but I had to do it. I'm meeting with an IBCLC next week to try and salvage our breastfeeding relationship...I can't even put him to the breast now, it hurts so bad...I have to pump for him. However, somethings better then nothing. Doing what I can. Oh, and Brandon let out a giggle on Monday night, but tonight he was LAUGHING! I was singing some goofy made-up song to him while I changed his diaper and he started laughing so hard, I had tears in my eyes! I called Daddy at work and told him to listen...he actually did it again while Daddy listened! It was so awesome, what a beautiful sound!
Alex got into with his dad tonight and his dad told him he was fired (ha ha). I called his dad and talked to him for about 20 minutes, explaining things from Alex's point of view in a non-heated manner. Pretty much ended with his dad saying he's not fired, but he's pissed nonetheless. They'll get past it, I'm sure, but I feel bad...I'm the one who urged Alex (probably more like nagged) to talk to his father about the b.s. down there. Alex was right, tho...his father reacted in an irrational manner, rather then hearing him out. I feel so bad, tho...I thought Alex was exaggerating when he said his dad would side with the problem rather then the solution. Oh well, I guess...
We're going away this weekend! I'm so excited! We have tickets to an FSU game in Tallahassee (I've never been to a game, period...and Alex has never been to an FSU game-his favorite college team). We're taking the kids and mom (they'll stay at the hotel while we're at the game), which I'm actually happy about it...I hate being away from the kids (tho I send Kait off for overnights with my mom, I still miss her when she's gone...and I was NOT ready to be gone for nearly 2 days from Brandon). I think we'll have fun (if Alex can let the b.s. with his dad go to enjoy himself)...atleast I'm hoping we will.
I'm watching Daunte' play right now...hoping he can pick it up here, watching a sinking ship :(
That's all for now, I guess...take care, all. Oh, I emailed The Australian Zoo to send condolences from our family. They emailed back a very nice response, made me feel good...I'm one of thousands that contacted, I'm sure, but I hope that our sincere prayers for his family reach them. Jay Leno did a tribute to him on Tuesday...Alex and I were crying, just so hard. He was a beautiful man who leaves a gaping hole where his presence once was.
