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mommy blogger. As a mother that has suffered the loss of multiple children while becoming a mother of the bride to our oldest, raising 2 young adults, an 8 year old preemie and a 6 year old tornado, I have a lot to share. I can't guarantee you will agree with everything I say, but I think you may just enjoy it. This is our life, the good, bad and ugly. 
And by we, I mean she. :) We just happen to be attached at the hip, so whatever she does ends up on me.
I was just sitting here admiring her sweet little face, when without warning she launches a big ole spit up in my general direction. She still manages to smile even after stomach acid and milk shoot threw her mouth. The thought of that makes me want to gag...
I thought we were good as I got that mess cleaned up. So, back to admiring and smiling while she jabbered away sitting on my lap.
Suddenly a very warm feeling on my right side took me by surprise. Nice. The diaper leaked out the side.
All. Over. Me. At least it was warm, right??? :) Mess number two. The day is just getting started. Can't wait for the next mess.
Yesterday was a big day for Marlo, for many reasons. One, she was 13 weeks adjusted (the weeks past her due date is her adjusted age) and two, she had her first RSV shot. That one broke this mama's heart. She was sweetly and quietly sleeping, until that mean ole nurse stuck a pokey needle in her chubby little leg. Enter broken heart sad face and the saddest cry accompanied by great big crocodile tears. (And that was just her mom and dad) We did cry with her. It was heart wrenching. She will need to have this shot once a month through cold and flu season. Preemies are susceptible to so many more viruses since their immune systems aren't mature. That is the reason for keeping her out of crowded, closed in places and away from people who are sick. What it really does is make for very paranoid, germ Nazi parents. Everyone in our path is considered a lethal threat. Don't even think about sneezing or coughing in our breathing space. You Will get the stink eye.
Marlo has started to hold her bottle. This is great to see her doing, but, at the same time, it makes me a little sad. She is developing properly for a 13 week old baby, so it's a victory. It's a moment of anxiety for me though as I want her to stay dependent on me for her needs. I'm not ready for her to hold her own bottle. That is my job, and I happen to love it. :)
Note to self: Get wet leaky diaper off baby immediately after first leak. Second leak will not be far behind. (as in less than 5 mins) Good grief. :) There we have mess 3. Not so sure I like these diapers. Click HERE for an exciting UPDATE on Marlo's progress!
