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"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child." -Sophia Loren-
Thank you for your prayers and comments. Blessings to all of you!
Top of the mornin' to you all!!! And isn't it a beautiful morn to be sure? I've heard it said that when you are Irish you either laugh or cry. Well, I am Irish and today I feel like laughing. Had just about enough of the crying to last me for quite some time, thank you very much! Jenn got to come home late last night so naturally I woke up feeling like doing a jig. Baylor Hospital will continue to be Bella's home for a while longer, but she is doing well. She gained a teeny bit o' weight and Jennifer got to see her without her chapeau on. That wee babe has a headful of black hair just like her Cat Granddaddy! God is good and in control!!!
The sun is shining brightly and I feel like doing a little River Dancing. Care to join me? Today I will not only be wearing the green, but I'll also be wearing the grin!!! When you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough...today I am not only lucky but truly blessed! In case you were wondering, I really am Irish on my daddy's side. With a maiden name of Callahan going back to County Cork, red hair and green eyes, it's a little hard to deny. Plus everyone on Daddy's side of the family is built like leprechauns including me! I think I will have a bowl of Lucky Charms this morning to really get this day off right!
If things continue going this well, it looks like I will get to spend some time in Warrenton helping C.D. get the tent ready. I thought I might get out of the dirty part of the show, but I'll gladly tote that barge and lift that bale this year. I'll be working like a mad woman from now until the 26th trying to get everything ready. I must warn you though, I expect our tent to be one hot mess including me. Pul-lease pretend that it all looks wonderful when you drop by to see us and I hope you do drop by to see us! It won't, but just humor me, Ok?
Well, I am off to look for that pot o' gold Shamus has hidden. I suspect it's somewhere near Zapp Hall.So for now...Kiss me, I'm Irish and I'll blow kisses right back at you!!!
Behold the newest star in the circus of my life.....Miss Bella Marie!!! No autographs, please. Be sure and check out the latest trends in hats or as I like to refer to hers, pup tents. To give you an idea of how tiny our new baby is, that little pink gauze neck roll is about the size of a band-aid and just wait until you get a load of her pampers! Now hold your hand up, look at your thumb and that is the size of her tiny foot. 
Both mother and daughter are still doing as well as can be expected and I would love for y'all to continue to send up prayers that little Bella will go from one pound to five quickly! I don't like to wish away days or live in the future, but the next four months will surely go slow. Thank you all so much for the love and prayers!
Yesterday afternoon a brand new presence made herself known to the world. Bella Marie was delivered by C-Section to Jennifer and Roby through God's unfailing grace. She is barely one pound, but came into this world doing high kicks like a true Texas Rangerette. I'll give more details this weekend, but she and her mother are both doing all right. Jenn is still in L&D recovery and Bella is in the NICU. Thank y'all for your prayers and all the love you have been sending us.
Bella will be in NICU for some time, possible 4-5 months, so please continue for her to grow and be healthy. I really want her to be home with her new mommy soon! Love to all of you and would someone wipe that silly smile off Cat Daddy's face! Debbie
Just a quick post today. The gals at Moonlight Hollow will be hosting a treasure hunt at their blog to celebrate their 100th post. You all know how much I love contests especially when there is a challenge involved, but unfortunately I won't be able to participate in this one. I may get to but I'm thinking not. Anyway, I thought I would throw the challenge to all of you. Go over to their blog, sign up and see if you can win one for the Gipper....namely me!
There are some really cool prizes involved and it looks like it will be a lot of fun. I know I always enjoy playing in their other games like The Never Ending Story so if you're looking for a good time, call on these two! They just have to be the original good time girls because I see their phone numbers on all the really important bathroom walls. They are really going all out to make this a fun event. In fact, I think I just saw them recently at the beauty salon getting all gussied up for you. If they're willing to go to all this trouble for you how can you possibly say no to playing! Don't hate them because they are beautiful. Just play along and say thank you when you win. (Remember the Gipper!) Oh and be sure to tell Karen and Malisa that I sent you! Brownie points for me, you know? If you happen to see Captain Jack while you're looking for treasure, will you tell him I still love him? Heck, if you see Cap'n Crunch, tell him I love him too!
Here's a quick update on my girl. She is now in her 23rd week...the magic number according to the doctors. Her protein levels are still going up and down but her blood pressure is still being managed. She's received two steroid shots to help the baby's lungs develop and is still getting heparin twice a day. They did a sonogram on her yesterday and the baby is growing on schedule and is not in any distress. This news really seemed to relax Jenn more than anything else. She has been so worried but trying so hard not to show it. We found out what Roby and Jenn are going to have and I'll share that with you next week. The doctor couldn't be 100% sure because of the way the baby is positioned(which is breech, more on that later). They will be doing a sono once a week now, so I'm waiting until the second one is done to do the big reveal. Right now, we just feel blessed that the baby is all right. I'll try and post another update as I have more information, but for now thank you again for your prayers. Please keep them coming!
Y'all are not going to believe this. My children have declared a mutiny against their own mother. Me, who endured labor for those two melon-heads. Me, who wiped various body parts and kissed a lot of booboos. Me, who had to ride with them when they got their beginner's license! And to add insult to injury...Cat Daddy backed them up! My daughter and son kicked me out of the hospital room last night and forbid me to come back until this evening! Jenn seems to think I'm hovering....me, hovering? She has me confused with someone else, obviously! My son stayed with her last night so that I could(translated to "TOLD TO") get some much needed rest. Y'all know this isn't possible...even when I know they are right, but I am taking the time to TCB here at home and do a little blogging. I've missed you all and feel like a year has passed since I did a normal post. (Can someone define what is normal for me?) I really don't want her to add me to her worry list, so I am doing as I am told for the day, but just for the day. They really don't want to mess with me much as I am the Queen of the Bed Pan and have the power to withhold privileges! Y'all have all been so wonderful to us the past week, I thought I would reward you with a little something I promised long ago and far away.
Laurie Anna was so sweet to give me this award during my absence and I wanted to take the time to say thank you. I have received this award previously from Patti and Lisa and as you know it was originally on Isabel's blog.
It states that blogs who receive this award are "exceedingly charming". This blog invests and believes in the Proximity nearness in space, time and relationships. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more are propagated. Please give attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight more bloggers.
In typing and rereading these words I was overcome with an emotion hard to put into words. This award is about blogging, but it is about so much more. It is about opening the door to a world of caring individuals who hurt when we hurt, cry when we cry and laugh when we laugh. It's about complete strangers opening their hearts to a need and answering that need with prayers. Real prayers, heartfelt prayers, loving prayers. How can one person be so blessed? God has guided me to so many of you wonderful people and I can't say thank you enough.
It credits this blog with being "exceedingly charming". Well, I don't know about that one. I do know that everyone of y'all are charming beyond awards and words. I love each of your different personalities, your special "tics", your sense of humor and your style! I grow a little each time I read a new post by each and every one of you. You open my world and allow me to spend a little time getting to know you better. For that, I am eternally grateful.
In case you haven't noticed, I'm including more photos of Laurie Anna's store that I had promised you before. This is my way of saying thank you....inspirational vignettes from an inspirational lady. Really puts you in the mood for spring, right? I'm supposed to give this award to eight more bloggers, but if you haven't figured it out already, you who are reading this right now are my favorite. (Just don't tell the others, OK?) Take this award, post it, run with it and have fun with it. You deserve it and so much more. I wish I had a million dollars to send each of you a 2Chippys junk jewelry treat, but alas, I am just a poor girl....poor in money, but not in gratitude!
And speaking of money, I need to close this post now and go pay some bills! I want you to know one last thing though. Before I go to sleep at night, when I'm saying my prayers, I thank God for all of you and your big ol' Texas sized hearts. Love ya!!!!
Just a quick update on my girl. I've come home this afternoon because I am in need of a hosing down. My hair is eeewww and I think I am turning into a science experiment. So in deference to the hospital staff, Jenn sent me home. I'll be going back out to Baylor this evening after a bath and nap. She's holding her own and we've added another week. She had to go back down to Labor and Delivery Friday night. Her blood pressure shot back up unexpectedly and she was having difficulty breathing. They were able to get it back down to 148/88 and stabilized. There was some fluid on her lungs, but her body absorbed it without having to use lasix. One of her blood tests showed a problem so she is now receiving an injection twice a day to prevent blood clots. She only had to stay down there overnight and is now back up on the 7th floor. There is still a problem with protein, but not threatening. All in all, she is doing really well and her spirit is high. She is a remarkable young woman of faith and has turned it all over to God. She knows He is holding her and the baby in His mighty hands.
In case I've never mentioned it, she is one of the reasons I get up in the morning. She is my baby and I adore her. Those who know us, know the amazing bond she and I share. We're like scorpions...we always travel as a pair. I want to say thank you for praying for her and her little family. You have no way of knowing how much it means to me. I'll try to add updates as I can and I'm going to try and visit some blogs in the next few days. God bless you all! Debbie
"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child." -Sophia Loren-
Thank you for your prayers and comments. Blessings to all of you!
The sun is shining brightly and I feel like doing a little River Dancing. Care to join me? Today I will not only be wearing the green, but I'll also be wearing the grin!!! When you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough...today I am not only lucky but truly blessed! In case you were wondering, I really am Irish on my daddy's side. With a maiden name of Callahan going back to County Cork, red hair and green eyes, it's a little hard to deny. Plus everyone on Daddy's side of the family is built like leprechauns including me! I think I will have a bowl of Lucky Charms this morning to really get this day off right!
If things continue going this well, it looks like I will get to spend some time in Warrenton helping C.D. get the tent ready. I thought I might get out of the dirty part of the show, but I'll gladly tote that barge and lift that bale this year. I'll be working like a mad woman from now until the 26th trying to get everything ready. I must warn you though, I expect our tent to be one hot mess including me. Pul-lease pretend that it all looks wonderful when you drop by to see us and I hope you do drop by to see us! It won't, but just humor me, Ok?
Well, I am off to look for that pot o' gold Shamus has hidden. I suspect it's somewhere near Zapp Hall.
Both mother and daughter are still doing as well as can be expected and I would love for y'all to continue to send up prayers that little Bella will go from one pound to five quickly! I don't like to wish away days or live in the future, but the next four months will surely go slow. Thank you all so much for the love and prayers!
Bella will be in NICU for some time, possible 4-5 months, so please continue for her to grow and be healthy. I really want her to be home with her new mommy soon! Love to all of you and would someone wipe that silly smile off Cat Daddy's face! Debbie
There are some really cool prizes involved and it looks like it will be a lot of fun. I know I always enjoy playing in their other games like The Never Ending Story so if you're looking for a good time, call on these two! They just have to be the original good time girls because I see their phone numbers on all the really important bathroom walls. They are really going all out to make this a fun event. In fact, I think I just saw them recently at the beauty salon getting all gussied up for you. If they're willing to go to all this trouble for you how can you possibly say no to playing! Don't hate them because they are beautiful. Just play along and say thank you when you win. (Remember the Gipper!) Oh and be sure to tell Karen and Malisa that I sent you! Brownie points for me, you know? If you happen to see Captain Jack while you're looking for treasure, will you tell him I still love him? Heck, if you see Cap'n Crunch, tell him I love him too!
Here's a quick update on my girl. She is now in her 23rd week...the magic number according to the doctors. Her protein levels are still going up and down but her blood pressure is still being managed. She's received two steroid shots to help the baby's lungs develop and is still getting heparin twice a day. They did a sonogram on her yesterday and the baby is growing on schedule and is not in any distress. This news really seemed to relax Jenn more than anything else. She has been so worried but trying so hard not to show it. We found out what Roby and Jenn are going to have and I'll share that with you next week. The doctor couldn't be 100% sure because of the way the baby is positioned(which is breech, more on that later). They will be doing a sono once a week now, so I'm waiting until the second one is done to do the big reveal. Right now, we just feel blessed that the baby is all right. I'll try and post another update as I have more information, but for now thank you again for your prayers. Please keep them coming!
Laurie Anna was so sweet to give me this award during my absence and I wanted to take the time to say thank you. I have received this award previously from Patti and Lisa and as you know it was originally on Isabel's blog.
It states that blogs who receive this award are "exceedingly charming". This blog invests and believes in the Proximity nearness in space, time and relationships. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more are propagated. Please give attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight more bloggers.
In typing and rereading these words I was overcome with an emotion hard to put into words. This award is about blogging, but it is about so much more. It is about opening the door to a world of caring individuals who hurt when we hurt, cry when we cry and laugh when we laugh. It's about complete strangers opening their hearts to a need and answering that need with prayers. Real prayers, heartfelt prayers, loving prayers. How can one person be so blessed? God has guided me to so many of you wonderful people and I can't say thank you enough.
It credits this blog with being "exceedingly charming". Well, I don't know about that one. I do know that everyone of y'all are charming beyond awards and words. I love each of your different personalities, your special "tics", your sense of humor and your style! I grow a little each time I read a new post by each and every one of you. You open my world and allow me to spend a little time getting to know you better. For that, I am eternally grateful.
In case you haven't noticed, I'm including more photos of Laurie Anna's store that I had promised you before. This is my way of saying thank you....inspirational vignettes from an inspirational lady. Really puts you in the mood for spring, right? I'm supposed to give this award to eight more bloggers, but if you haven't figured it out already, you who are reading this right now are my favorite. (Just don't tell the others, OK?) Take this award, post it, run with it and have fun with it. You deserve it and so much more. I wish I had a million dollars to send each of you a 2Chippys junk jewelry treat, but alas, I am just a poor girl....poor in money, but not in gratitude!
And speaking of money, I need to close this post now and go pay some bills! I want you to know one last thing though. Before I go to sleep at night, when I'm saying my prayers, I thank God for all of you and your big ol' Texas sized hearts. Love ya!!!!
In case I've never mentioned it, she is one of the reasons I get up in the morning. She is my baby and I adore her. Those who know us, know the amazing bond she and I share. We're like scorpions...we always travel as a pair. I want to say thank you for praying for her and her little family. You have no way of knowing how much it means to me. I'll try to add updates as I can and I'm going to try and visit some blogs in the next few days. God bless you all! Debbie
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