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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Rememberance Day 2011

Posted by jablocker , Labels: , , , , , , , , , Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:02 PM


    

    
     Today's post is not one I even want to have reason to write.  However I do have a reason, therefore I am writing about it. A few years I ago I had no idea this day even existed. On September 28, 2006 the US House of Representatives voted with out objection that October 15th of each year is an appropriate day to observe National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.


     In May of 2008 I experienced a miscarriage of our first child.  Now add in the military factor to the equation.  My husband was at a duty station 15 hours away going to school.  I was much to upset at the impending reality so I had to call a dear friend to drive me to the doctor's office.  She stayed with me the entire day, and then took me home.  We have some very special friends that we have made on our military journey.  Another friend stepped in the next day to make sure I was not alone.  I will forever remember the time the sit with me.  The one who held my hand when I called my husband to tell him, and the sound of his voice after the news sunk in.  


     I often wonder what that precious little angel would have been like.  I do however take joy in knowing that there is one more angel in heaven waiting on me.  I am certain my baby angel is enjoy God's company, and entertaining my dad along with all my other family members that our looking down at us.  We waited the recommend amount of time, and immediately tried again.  Being lucky we were soon pregnant and did not have to wait long.  The first months of my second pregnancy were spent on pins and needles waiting to hear the heartbeat.  I made sure my husband was off work for the first ultrasound because I was terrified something would be wrong.  


     During the second pregnancy came what would have been the due date of our first child.  So early December is not my favorite time of year.  However I do take the time to think about the fact that God must have needed one more angel that day.  I also remember that God has since blessed me with two little angels on earth with me.  


     This post is for all the loved one out there of the little angels in heaven.  If you or someone you know has dealt with losing a child please remember them today. Light a candle tonight at 7pm in your time zone.  Add to the wave of light.  

 Precious Little One
I`m just a precious little one
who didn't make it there.
I went straight to be with Jesus,
but I`m waiting for you here.
Many dwelling here where I live,
waited years to enter in.
Struggled through a world of sorrow,
a world marred with pain and sin.
Thank you for the life you gave me,
it was brief but don`t complain.
I have all Heaven`s Glory,
suffered none of earth`s great pain.
Thank you for the name you gave me.
I`d have loved to bring it fame.
But if I`d lingered in earth`s shadows,
I would have suffered just the same.
So sweet family-don`t you sorrow.
Wipe those tears and chase the gloom.
I went straight to Jesus` arms
from my loving Mother`s womb.
~Author Unknown 

I dedicate this post to Baby B and Kathlyn. One day we will all meet in heaven. Please feel free to leave link below to your own personal story.

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Do toddlers ever sleep?

Posted by jablocker , Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , Tuesday, October 11, 2011 7:37 AM

     Do you have kids that never seem to go to bed on time?  At one time I could say no my kids are always in bed, and asleep when I would like them to be. However the times they are a changing.
 
     General overview my 2 1/2 year old and my 11month old share a room.  We do have another bed room, but it is upstairs and I prefer to not put one of them up there alone.  Initially everything was fine, and they would both go to sleep. Now the tiny man goes to sleep at first, but then his big brother gets up and wakes him so they can play.

     On a few occasions toddler man has skipped his afternoon nap due to an urgent outing such as, grocery shopping.  These days he goes to sleep quickly once in bed at night, but around dinner time he is a terror. Since he did not get a nap these days we try to ignore his whining attempts to get what he wants.

     The new technique we are trying for bed time is baby goes to sleep in their room, and toddler falls asleep in mom and dad's bed to be moved to his bed later.  This is working currently, but I wonder if it has brought up our new problem.

     In the past three days Korvin, my poor toddler has awoken around 3AM and wandered into our room, with his blanket.  Now my first response in my sleep haze is to pick him up in to our bed, and go back to sleep.  His plan however seems to be stay awake, and play with mom's hair.  On the weekend it was not a problem, but today he came in at 3 AM and hubby's alarm for work goes off at 4:30 AM.  I generally get up with my hubby, so that I can have my alone time in the morning.  This is seriously the only time I have by myself!

     The random waking does not seem to be caused by the bad dreams, or whatever it was that used to wake him up.  I guess the bad dream reaction could have changed from sitting in bed screaming to getting up and finding mom and dad.

     Do you have any tips or general suggestions?  Please leave me a comment below with any ideas you may have.  Sincerely the mama that wants to have a few hours in the morning to herself!!

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Why you say?

Posted by jablocker , Labels: , , , , , , , , Wednesday, September 16, 2009 4:21 AM

Who in their right mind is awake to make a blog entry at 4AM east coast time.  Why the mom of a teething child I tell you.  That is right little Korvin (K) is wide awake.  I have done all I can to make him feel better, and I sit here hoping he goes back to sleep.  I wish there was a magic button I could hit so he would feel better, but alas there is not.  I gave him some Tylenol and a bottle, and now he is laying there watching his light projector go around.  The occasional cry escapes his little mouth.  :( I can only hope for a good day later on at this rate!! Feel better my little Prince!!

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Why you say?

Posted by jablocker , Labels: , , , , , , , , 4:21 AM

Who in their right mind is awake to make a blog entry at 4AM east coast time.  Why the mom of a teething child I tell you.  That is right little Korvin (K) is wide awake.  I have done all I can to make him feel better, and I sit here hoping he goes back to sleep.  I wish there was a magic button I could hit so he would feel better, but alas there is not.  I gave him some Tylenol and a bottle, and now he is laying there watching his light projector go around.  The occasional cry escapes his little mouth.  :( I can only hope for a good day later on at this rate!! Feel better my little Prince!!

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