Marching Towards Spring Share Cafe

Aww Donna, that stinks that he missed the trip. Always feel so bad when they miss the stuff they really want to do.

Our moms night out went great. We had 5 new moms come and join our committee. It really was an incredibly night. Somehow it just stays so intimate and a room full of people you dont even know you wind up spilling all your emotions about your travels thru prematurity and everyone just understands and feels the same way. The whole room was just a ball of tears by the end. So nice for these new moms to be able to open up and feel so understood for the first time. They become lifetime volunteers because they want to feel that way again.

Yup girlies...all good things...thanks for thinking of me xoox

Jess - Yay for a great moms' night out. I shared that idea with our FTS. We seem to be constantly struggling to get and retain volunteers for families. Good job putting on a good night and giving them a safe place where they know they are understood.

Jessica- That is a super cool idea!

Donna- Sorry about the missed trip. Total bummer!

Lindsay- I've also seen melatonin work for some kiddos... for others not. Sounds like the Dev. Ped. was very thorough.

Liz- So sorry to hear about the lost weight for Tori, I know you guys have been working so hard... tough when she's sick too.

This weekend is gonna be so busy it already doesn't feel like a weekend! Next week we're taking a long trip to O'ahu... that should be fun. Something about staying in a hotel just screams vacay even if you're going to Dr.s appts and working! Got a total hook up on the hotel from one of the Dr's Lance works with too! Score!

Lauren - Totally agree about the hotel thing. And a big woooohoooo on the hook-up for the room. BONUS!!

While I love Grace's dance school, I am really NOT a fan of Friday evening classes. I'm so ready to just sit in my comfy recliner with a good book, but instead have to drag all three kids to the studio 25 minutes away. We won't get home until 6. Grace is supposed to go to basketball practice at 6:30. Finding very little motivation for that at this particular moment in time. Thankfully, it's optional.

Class is optional? Skip it! That recliner is calling your name.

Basketball practice is optional, dance class is not optional, especially after missing two classes on Tuesday. Sigh......2.5 more hours until I can meet up with my recliner.

oy vey!

Seriously. Okay...Home from dance. That wasn't awful. Skipping basketball. I have my limits. Michael is picking up sushi on his way home. Ryley's fever is higher than it's been since this started. T-minus 30 seconds till my tush hits that recliner.

Where is everyone?

Hey girls sprry it been so long since I popped in to the cafe but as many of you that have read my blog we have a lot going on. Between renovating a house, moving, and now the new addition on the way we are all just taking one day at a time. I hope everyone is doing okay!

Donna is Ryley feeling any better?
Lauren: how are you feeling?

looking forward to the upcoming week and getting to see the Dr! Please if your the praying type please pray for us!

Love you all!
Samantha

Donna- You must have some talented kids! I think my parents tried me in every activity... nothing took!

Samantha- Glad to see you 'round the cafe... we're cruisin' over here and still have all crossables crossed for ya!

Lance might have pneumonia... that's no good... 'cause Micah and I sure as heck don't want it... oh... and ya know.. poor Lance too.

Lol Lauren: I was the same way till I got into cologuard in 11th grade! Come to find out I can twirls a flag like no ones business! UGh for Lance having pneumonia!!!!! hope you and Micha dont get it and hope Lance is feeling better soon!

Love ya,
Samantha

Donna: Ugh, poor Ryley, I hope he's on the mend soon. I was here but I was having a moment so didn't post, a bit better today.

Samantha: Always praying for you!

Lauren: Did they try swimming? I hear you like that. My brother was the same way, he just wasn't into team sports or music, though he did take up the french horn for a year or two but didn't continue. I hope Lance feels better quick, boo to pneumonia! Also hope you and Mr. Micah man don't catch it too.

I put Elim to bed with a snotty nose, and he was snorting when I went to feed him at 3 am too, please oh please do not let this turn into yet another ear infection!!

Samantha - Praying, crossing all crossables, sending good thoughts and oh so many hugs.

Lauren - They each have their talents. Grace, being the typical middle child, is the over-achiever who wants to try everything and is pretty decent at whatever she puts her mind to. Hope Lance is okay, and that his germies stay away from you and Micah.

Stacy - No bueno!!! Boogies be gone from Elim!

Ryley's on the mend. Guess you have to get worse before you get better? He's still coughing a bit, and has that look about his eyes, but the fever is gone. AMEN!! He gets to go to his baseball opening ceremonies this morning, although I've already warned him he has to take it easy the rest of the day. Supposed to be in the low 80's today - think I'm going to sit him outside in the warm sun for a bit. Off to G's basketball game!!

Hey ya'll!! I hope everyone is safe from the rough weather that's been tearing across the country the last few days! Every time they'd call out a new state, I'd look to see which Share member lived in that state and hoped that their home was not close!! Scary!!

Lauren~ Boo for Lance! Hopefully you and Micah will avoid the joys of that!! I am with you on the vacay---even when it's not really.

Donna~ I hope R. is feeling better today! Glad he's getting rest instead of sleeping outside. Yay for the recliner instead of B-ball!!!

Oh shoot......my mind is blank again, and I don't have time to go back..... Sorry!!!

Ansley made it to tennis this morning--so excited that I get to see this round of lessons. (I had class in the fall and had to miss every lesson!!) She's driving me nuts since then though..... Never happy in the place that she is, and always wants to be on the go!

No news on jobs yet, but did get a paper to write 1st and 2nd choice for grade placement when it's all said and done. Hopefully mine doesn't get tossed in the trash b/c they're giving me the ax!!

Turns out it's "just" bronchitis.. though we'll see what else he picked up from waiting at the after hours clinic so long! Ewwww.

Stacy- Hope snoring baby was just cute and not an indicator of an upcoming sickie! Ok... I did stick with swimming... but that got started in school and that I was raised as a beach baby on Lake Michigan.

Tracy- Ooooh Tennis... super cool! No ax whammies for you!!

Donna- Enjoy the day outside! Sounds lovely!

What did I miss... I'm sure something. The boys are up and at 'em garage saling... guess Lance is feeling a bit better already. Got coffee and a computer in bed... what does he want? Hrmmm.....

hihiHIHIHIhiiiiiiiii!

I'm totally geeked. 2 things.

Mike gave me the ok to start planning our Disney weekend!! Holy Shnikes! You guys get to meet Tori!!! I can't wait for you guys to meet her!!!!! (Who do I ask to make sure those dates are absolute final before I book rooms?)

My M4B meeting went fantastic!!! I blogged it, read it because I am so excited!

Lauren, Bronchitis...BOOOO! I was never a swimmer. Fat kids didn't swim! hahaha...
Stacy, Keep those stinkin germs away from Elim! I know, I know, easier said than done.
Donna, totally jealous of your 80degree weather. How's Ry? And HOORAY for recliners!!AND, I love Sushi.
Tracy, Thunderstorms last night and a flicker or two of electricity going out, but all is well here. I thought the same thing as I was watching the news. Watching the path of destruction praying for my Share friends.
Sam, nice to see you back in chat.
Jess, so glad you had a good mom's night out.
Lindsay, I've been thinking about you and your guy's appointment. I'm very happy it went well. I'm with you, I'd rather know than wonder.
Ellen, Myrtle Beach July 21-28. Can't wait!

OK..gotta scram, Spaghetti dinner tonight with GG(greatgma)!
bbl....

Tracy - So happy you got to see her tennis lesson. I hate missing my kids' games and stuff. Any my three are always wanting to go somewhere and do something too. Hope you get a nap mixed in there somewhere. Fingers crossed on the job, seriously.

Lauren - Whew on the *just* bronchitis. Coffee and computer in bed? Sweet!!! Enjoy. PS...nothing really "stuck" for me either in spite of swimming, gymnastics, cheerleading, and clarinet. :-0

What's this about Disney? I'm confused. Guess I missed something somewhere.

Ahhhhh.....getting baseball score update texts once again. Have I (ever) mentioned how much I love this time of year....baseball starting again. Opening Day needs to be a National Holiday.

Liz- Great blog- enjoy dinner with GG.

Lance crashed fast. The relaxing morning time was worth it though. Now to attempt to organize the house while Micah naps... I swear a whole other family must move in while we're out and mess it up... we couldn't constantly do all this damage could we?!

Liz: Oh Disney vacations are fab! What are you talking about saving the days??? It is official that SU is in Florida or something like that???

Lauren: Sorry your husband is sick, and I hope you and Micah don't get it, been pregnant and sick is awful.... My father was like your parents, he put me in every single activity and sports, the only thing I like was Gymnastics, and horse riding, I did it for several years...... music, I don't have a good ear..... Oh hope you enjoy your Weekend in a hotel next week......I keep telling everyone around here that I am going to be an old lady with a bend back, since I am always picking up things they left around.......

Donna: sorry to hear about Riley, hope he is better soon... sorry he miss his trip..... I don't know how you can do it... I hate driving around, so I am a lazy mom, no lessons after school.....

Tracy: mmmm.... i am worry with your selective amnesia..... hope you get the job, glad Ansley is enjoying her tennis lessons...

Ellen: I didn't know you work on WE , you work too hard, hope also you enjoy your vacations next weekend....

Samantha: Praying for you, glad you are living one day at a time, and keep your mind busy....

Jessica: That lady's dinner sound great....

Stacy: ooh poor dear Elim, have you consider testing him for allergies??? my nephews were all the time sick, until they discover they were allergic, and that develop to nasty high lung infection......

Lindsay: that ped looks like she is going over all, I think it is a good advice to do genetic testing..... we did with our DH since Dr. suspected something was going on with us, with all the miscarriages, but nothing, we were fine.....

We had today the family day in V school, there are competitions parent/kids and games, food, and a sunny hot day. Valentina was soo happy, my DH forgot he had a dentist appointment in the morning, so he went and arrived later, so I had to do all the competitions with Valentina, all were dads, I was the only mom, but we had a great time..... Even Stefano was so happy with the huge sliders and minigolf.... we eat all the junky food we could.... and then I met another mom of V classmate, we started chatting and somehow I ended telling her whole Antonella story, she seemed akward, and I just kept repeating in my mind stupid, stupid, she must think now I am crazy, I don't usually tell my story, but she started asking how much time gap were in my kids ages, and so on.....well V is also having stuffy nose.....

Happy weekend everyone

Lorena

Lauren: how is everyone in you house feeling today?
Donna: HOw is Riley, I hope he is feeling better and that he is not to bummed about missing his trip!
Tracy: Glad Ansley is loving Tennis, Jadon wanted to try it but lessons are exspencive here in Florida!
Stacy: I really hope that Elim isnt getting another earache!
Lorena: Glad you had a good time at V's family day at school! Jadons new school does alot of Family things and I love it his hold school did nothing!

Well we are just taking one day at a time, praying I make it past my first goal with is only 5 days away! I have mixed feelings about my Doctors appointment. I havent stepped foot into that off since my 6 week post partum appointment with Trinity, I may cry the moment I want in, wait let me rephrase that, with pregnancy hormones in full force I WILL CRY the moment I walk into the building!

Love you Ladies!
Samantha

Sam~ Tell it like it is....with pregnancy hormones, you were probably crying while you were typing about walking into that office!!

Lorena~ I worry about my amnesia too!!! Seriously....is that a sign of old age or what??? Glad you enjoyed the festivities at V.'s school.

Liz~ Fun! I love going on vacation, but not so much the planning. I could just let someone else plan it and tell me what to do.

Donna~ How's the boy?? Hopefully he'll be back to full strength just in time for school. How's the recliner doing today??? Teehee.....

Lauren~ I hope you enjoyed your quiet time while the boys were out. I'm convinced that others come into my house and mess it up too. If I could just catch those darn folks, I'd take care of this problem!!!

Lindsay~ How'd the appt. for the boy go?? My appts. this week are only hair cuts which I totally don't mind! Love getting to relax while someone "plays" with my hair!!

Okay---off to walk. Gotta earn some points for the team so they don't call me a slacker and kick me off!

Samantha - I have to agree with Tracy on the crying just writing about walking into that dr's office. HUGS!!!

Lorena - Sounds like a fun event at school.

Well, Ryley is better. Not one single cough today that I've heard. BUT Grace has the fever now. Already re-thinking my week.

Oh no Donna!!! I was so hoping that this would skip the other kids. I think mom's with multiple children in the house should be able to get antibiotics for every child when one gets sick....just as preventative maintenance!

We're back into cold temperatures again.... It's not freezing, but colder than I enjoy. If it's going to be cold...I want to see snow!!

Lauren: How's the man with "just bronchitis" feeling today? No such luck, he's had a low grade fever last night and today, at least he's a happy sickie though.

Liz: Woohoo! Yay for an awesome meeting about share!

Lorena: That sounds like a fun day with Miss V's school! Ah the always awkward conversations about our angels. Hugs!

Samantha: Hugs! We'll all be "with" you at that appointment, you can do this!

Donna: Ugh, bummer! Poor Grace.

Elim is hilarious! He is a total pro at walking now, and now that he can, he does, EVERYWHERE! He just walks and walks all over the place with no purpose other than to just walk! Always gotta have something in his hands or in his mouth too, jammies, paci wipes, my shoes, etc Kid's acting like he's trying to lose some weight with as much walking as he's doing!

Samantha- Cry if you gotsta... it's your pregnancy! I think Trinity will be keepin' close to her momma that day.

Donna- Aw bummer. Purell for everyone.

Lorena- I'm sorry the other mom was awkward with you... Our angels' stories are ones of love, I wish that is all people would see instead of giving those weird looks.

Tracy- Stay warm!

Stacy- When Micah started walking is about when he stopped puttin' on the lbs... those kids burn those calories fast! Cute how their lil' leg muscles start to look different and more kid like too!

Meds workin' for the "just" bronchitis... gonna be a crazy busy week before our trip!

Tracy, want some of our snow? Read your blog, still prayin' for you and your county!

Stacy, Good for Elim, being so Graceful and all while walking. Been thinking of you and your friend.

Lauren, Glad Lance is on the mend, and I agree about the calorie burn. When T was in the hospital they would sedate her so she'd stop burning calories, for she wasn't gaining....
---lightbulbjustwentoff---
No wonder she doesn't gain.
Donna, Yea! for Ryley feeling better, boo on the rest of the fam getting it! Lysol everything! I thought of you last night while watching the news, Pittsburgh Pirates in training. I don't follow baseball well, but thought of you. Also, word on the street, SU is in Disney World at the Dolphins Hotel. I'm so confident, that I'm calling to book my room this week. AND-YOU ALL GET TO MEET TORI! (Oct 19-21, 2012)

Do you guys think I'm weird that I'm so excited about this and that you all get to meet her?

Sam-It's ok to cry. I remember the first time I walked back into the hospital that Mikey passed away in, I got physically sick and threw up all over my shirt and cancelled my appointment because I didn't have another shirt in my car. I also switched OBGYN's so I didn't have to go back. Cry it out, girl!
Lorena, pencil tree. It's a decorative tree that you decorate for every holiday of the year. Right now, it is obnoxious for St. Patrick's Day(my bday). Tori loves helping me, so I love doing it!

That's all I got, bbl...

Go Lauren on the vaca....I'm with you...any night in a hotel is a vaca to me. Poor Lance...hoping the sickies stay far far away from you two.

Stacy that is super cute about Elim. Love when they just start to walk and are all shaky and stuff. Love watching their faces as they explore...they always look like they are on a mission and gotta get to wherever they are going fast.

Hugs Sam...cry away. Noones gonna judge ya and who cares if they did. I can imagine how hard that must be for you...praying so hard for you. Want you to have everything. xoxo

Tracy - Get any snow yet? I haven't even turned on the tv to see what's going on in the world (beyond here and FB) this morning. How was your Sunday?

Stacy - So cute!!! Yeah, the chunkiness kinda takes a hike once they start walking. E and G were both pretty round (rolls upon rolls) but once they were mobile, that changed. Enjoy! And takes lots of videos. They change and grow so quickly!

Lauren - Yippee on meds working!!

Liz - Just got the scoop on SU. Oh my....is it October yet?

Yep, Grace is home. No gym time for me, again. Boo! Poor girl was a hot mess yesterday - cranky and she just wanted to sleep.

Lauren: Where ya going? I must've missed the news about your trip! Or is this your mini-vaca over to Oahu?

Liz: Totally not weird!! I was excited for everyone to meet Elim, we all love meeting our Share miracles! Don't book your room yet though, not sure how rooms will work, might have to book through the registration for SU.

Jessica: Ha! Yeah, Elim is always on a mission! He knows all the closed doors and finds them within 2 seconds if I've forgotten to close em!

Donna: I've got TONS of videos, I just can't help myself!

I was THAT mom today, I brought Elim to the gymboree class even though he's sick, gave him some benadryl and motrin before going. I'm usually very good and don't bring him out if he has so much as a runny nose, but constant sickies and cabin fever kinda got me today. We signed up for a month of classes, we'll go from there to see if I like them enough to keep bringing him.

Stacy~ (GASP!!!) A sick kid out and about??? No seriously, I completely understand and have been there done that!!

My favorite time of kids learning to walk is when they hold their arms in the air and look like little chimps walking..... Too cute!!

No snow for us.....the first day of spring is 2 weeks away and nothing even mentioned. Oh well! I'm loving the blooms on the trees and flowers already.