Originally written 11/16/2010
I haven't written in quite awhile, I seem to have gotten caught up in posting my previously written posts. Let's see...what has been going on? My sisters best friend Kristin gave birth this week which came as a huge surprise because Maddie arrived 3 1/2 weeks before they thought she would - scary. Mom and baby are healthy and happy - things just moved alot quicker than anticipated! We did get to have the shower 1 week prior to Maddie's arrival so at least Kristin and Jeremy had received all the gifts and goodies for their little bundle of joy. She is little, 5 lbs, 10 oz - wow, tiny! Jamie decided to learn from Kristin's experience and has already packed her hospital bag even though she is not technically due until mid-December.
Originally written 11/30/2010
Again I find myself falling behind on writing blog posts...really? What other stuff do I have going on? We went to Las Vegas last weekend so we could attend another baby shower being thrown for Jamie, sadly my mom got sick and it knocked her out for the whole weekend and then some. I guess we should look at it as mom's first real mommy lesson for Jamie - you have to stay away from your baby when you are sick - bummer. Mom was stuck in the hotel room all weekend, I got to spend time with Jamie and we did some Christmas shopping and just hung out. Dad helped Nate put up the chair railing in Jackson's room. My dad is a wonderful, giving man but he is not exactly the handiest of fellows. The boys did manage to finish the accents for the room, it looks so great!
We made it back to San Diego and mom was still sick, we had to pass up an invitation to Thanksgiving with great friends because they have a new baby in the family, Madison arrived a little early and we didn't want mom's germs around Madison's premature immune system. I ended up dragging dad to the grocery store and I cooked Thanksgiving for the three of us. It turned out OK - not too impressive but edible. My Christmas shopping is well under way, there are a few things I still need to get but I feel good about what I have accomplished so far.
My beautiful friend Caryn is getting married this coming weekend, I have my jewelry, my shoes, and my purse, my dress is at the cleaners...I am so excited! I get to see Caryn and Mark get married, I will be with fabulous friends and my parents are coming to the wedding as well ~ what a weekend to look forward to!
This blog is about my on-going recovery from a traumatic brain injury, I chose to write about my experiences with the hope that my story will help someone else who may be facing something similar. My story is not meant to make you sad or scared, I will warn you that there are photos from my lengthy stay in the hospital and the photos are somewhat disturbing...my wish is that this story brings you hope!
