tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99963702024-03-14T03:28:23.475-05:00Life is a Journey. Enjoy the Ride!Random thoughts of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness from an infertile, late in life mom of identical micropreemie twins born 16 weeks premature.Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-15433592009564734242013-10-09T16:46:00.000-05:002013-10-09T16:46:19.903-05:00Our annual update...Yesterday was the girl's birthday. 11 years old. How did that happen? They are right in the heart of those "tween" years and it's beginning to show! I'm having to really stretch my memory to try to recall what it was like during that age and guess what? I'm not remembering this type of behavior at age 11. LOL! I even had to call my mom to ask her, "Do youMinnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-63254939121622990142012-09-19T12:45:00.001-05:002012-09-19T12:45:43.048-05:00Over A Year Long HiatusWell, it's been over a year since I last posted here. I'm sorry about that. I didn't intend for that to happen. Life sort of took precedence and honestly, it's not that I didn't or couldn't make time. I would think of updating and then it would get so overwhelming thinking of all the things I needed to update that I just didn't do it at all. At first I probably didn't really have the time, butMinnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-22095322824110015632011-01-20T09:14:00.009-06:002011-01-20T09:49:13.803-06:00Quietly...How quietly hetiptoed into our world.Softly, only a momenthe stayedbut what an imprinthis footprints have leftupon our hearts.~Unknown Remembering our precious son, ~Seth Allan~, who was born sleeping nine years ago today. You are always remembered and forever missed. ~Love your mommyMinnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-29743889690637176992011-01-06T11:08:00.007-06:002011-01-07T20:11:39.934-06:00Checking in...A new year. I'm not going to promise that I'll be better at updating the blog, but let's just say that I have really good thoughts about doing just that.The girls are doing well. Really well. Second grade is flying along. Both love their teachers. Lindsey has had a some issues with anxiety, but so far, it hasn't been manageable. Little things; like she has this terrible fear of missing the bus Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-67997056810007097972010-09-09T18:39:00.003-05:002010-09-09T18:59:21.358-05:00And school begins...I can't believe that the entire summer has gone by and I haven't posted ONE picture or ONE update. I'm so embarrassed! We are already in September and you know what that means...first day of school, to be more specific, first day of second grade. Can I really have 2nd graders already? Their first week is almost finished and they are loving being back in school, seeing their friends and their Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-77789772172727208702010-04-19T10:26:00.004-05:002010-04-19T10:41:50.156-05:00Long time, no writeI know. It's been....well, forever, since I posted here. I promise an update very soon. A lot has happened, road-curving, roller coaster type stuff. Not with the girls but other life stuff.Anyhoo, I wanted to post about our upcoming walk with the March of Dimes. Our team is walking for the 7th year! It's hard to believe that it's been that long, but I guess so, since Lindsey & Sydney are 7 Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-82055505664460582192009-09-19T18:07:00.005-05:002009-09-19T21:30:45.701-05:00Back to school......as FIRST GRADERS!We have had a few snafus in regards to bussing, which I sort of expected. In our town, they are replacing a bridge over a major 4 lane highway and of course, we live on the other side of the bridge. So, we received our bussing instructions with a pick up time for during "construction". On the first day of school, we were up early and pretty much ready to go. We had a good Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-24495560733943043522009-05-29T08:06:00.005-05:002009-05-29T15:47:48.946-05:00A new family member...I'm hoping to have a bit more time to catch up as soon as the school year is done. Ha! I'm living in a fantasy world.I realized that I've never posted about Lindsey's first lost tooth, about our Florida vacation, about so many things.One thing in particular, we are now a dog family! Please welcome our new adopted family member, Brewster!The day we got him (back around April 1): Settling in...Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-78310738401224245572009-04-14T11:45:00.003-05:002009-04-14T11:57:58.095-05:00Please help!Our annual March for Babies is coming up in less than three weeks and so I am making a plea for help! Our family is committed to helping the March of Dimes. They provide much needed funds to many different organizations for research grants, pregnancy programs and education for medical personnel. Many programs are being cut due to lack of funds.I know the economy stinks, but please, give a few Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-71866554234199569182009-01-21T17:41:00.003-06:002009-01-21T17:49:37.318-06:00Two weeks post-Strabismus surgeryDon't her eyes look terrific? Hardly any red! She's been doing great and the surgery was a success!I'm sorry I've been so lame at posting. I haven't even posted anything about Christmas or New Year's or all our freezing cold weather up here! Soon. Very soon.Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-61451574791634282142009-01-20T16:35:00.006-06:002009-01-20T17:10:11.567-06:00~Seth~In memory of our baby boy, Seth Allan, who received his angel wings seven years ago. Not with us, but with us. We'll always love you.A Mother to her ChildYou dwelt beneath my longing heart,cherished and soft and warm.And though you won't go home with meWhere you are, there'll be no harm.For such a very little whilewas my poor heart your home,and then you left me, precious one,in Heaven's fields Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-12239800477818684232008-12-12T11:37:00.003-06:002008-12-13T06:39:28.470-06:00Success! The previous pics are before, after and one day post-surgery. I certainly can tell a big difference in her left eye! It's even been more noticible today and it really warmed my heart when Lindsey said, "I just love how my eyes look straight, mom!"As for the surgery itself yesterday, all ended up going as planned. We got there, the anesthesiologist listened to her lungs and said they sounded Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-35571353230480661052008-12-09T08:38:00.004-06:002008-12-09T09:11:48.080-06:00Time for Surgery...We knew the time would come and now it has. Lindsey will be going in for Strabismus surgery this Thursday. It has come up fairly quickly. We had originally planned to wait until the new year to do this, but then we found out that our health insurance is changing (not a bad thing, we decided to make a change). Now, though, we feel it's better to have Lindsey's surgery this year. So, I called last Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-35441479519327361822008-11-24T10:08:00.003-06:002008-11-24T10:48:10.289-06:00We're here.I just hate how time gets away from me. Now it's been over a month since I updated. Lots of updates to be had too. We are gearing up for eye surgery for Lindsey. More on that next time.Just to tide you over a bit, we have our first lost tooth! It went quickly. I barely knew it was even loose and then it was out! Here is the proud girl, Sydney.Apparently the bottom one next to it is pretty Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-46017250663628436722008-10-09T09:07:00.006-05:002008-10-09T14:19:34.518-05:00Happy 6th Birthday to my precious daughters!I've been trying to compose this entry for awhile. I've been somewhat emotional leading up to their birthday this year. They just seem so grown up. Has it really been six years? Maybe it's because they are in Kindergarten now and that is such a big step. Elementary school.I look at their pictures back when they were first born, through the NICU, through their first year, second year and as hard Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-8426554120616307102008-09-30T08:11:00.005-05:002008-09-30T08:30:47.443-05:00School update and new looks!Well, three weeks have passed since my last update. School is going well. The first few days that they were separated were a little rough. Lindsey & Sydney would see each other at lunch and burst into tears. As Sydney tells it, "Mom, I was just so happy that I saw my sister!" Their favorite part about school is lunch, recess and gym, all times when they are together. By the end of the second Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-63820275479116651922008-09-02T20:11:00.006-05:002008-09-03T08:14:54.552-05:00I have Kindergarteners. I cried.Yes. Yes, I did.Honestly, I really didn't think I would. People have been asking me for weeks how I'm feeling, if I'm sad, and I really haven't been. I've just been so darn excited for them! I absolutely LOVED school as a child and I'm hopeful that my girls will love school too! I think my enthusiasm came through too, because there were no tears from them this morning, just pure excitement, over Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-33333352947585460932008-08-24T17:27:00.003-05:002008-08-24T18:05:54.878-05:00More summer happenings...I've definitely been more absent these summer months! I can't believe how fast time is flying by. I know this always happens though. Today was the most perfect summer day ever! I enjoyed it a bit by sitting on the deck and reading book, just enjoying the warm summer sun, bright blue sky and the best part...low humidity! Thankfully, we only get bursts of humidity here in the summer. It wouldMinnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-68387961376809335562008-08-05T21:10:00.005-05:002008-08-05T21:49:59.546-05:00The "S" WordPossible Surgery. The "S" Word.Lindsey had a follow up eye appointment today with the pediatric ophthamologist. Just a little background: just about two years ago, I noticed her left eye turning in once in awhile and thought we should get it checked out since she had (well, both girls had) ROP or Retinopathy of Prematurity while in the NICU. They had weekly eye exams by the retinal specialistMinnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-41866635257392836992008-06-28T09:35:00.005-05:002008-06-28T10:15:07.615-05:00I'm still here.I've wanted to get a post up for awhile now, but life just seemed to get away from me. That, and I have a hard time posting without posting pictures and I hadn't downloaded my pics off my camera for awhile. I know. Sad excuse. It's been over a month now! Sorry!Well, let's see. What's been happening with us?Since the girls finished school, we've just been enjoying the summer. It took awhileMinnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-35642056144555373472008-05-24T09:59:00.004-05:002008-05-24T11:31:13.957-05:00I can't believe I have two Kindergarteners!First, let me apologize for the long delay between blog posts. I really have no excuse, other than day to day life getting in the way. That, and I have so many pictures and updates and I think I was just getting overwhelmed all of the things that I wanted to post about. Just getting the pics off the camera is a chore! LOL!Onward and upward though.I am so proud of my girls. They graduated Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-26606899130818746982008-04-30T19:55:00.008-05:002008-04-30T20:23:07.973-05:00THANK YOU!We were worried about the weather on Sunday, but it turned out to be a beautiful day...sunny, a little on the cool side (about 50*F), but great for walking! No jackets needed!After church, I headed down to the walk site to help get ready. I am a committee member so I needed to be there early. DH and the girls came later, along with the rest of the team. And can I just say a HUGE THANK YOU to Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-24458657432465139292008-04-24T19:36:00.007-05:002008-04-30T20:20:10.952-05:00We need help in order to reach our goal!This Sunday our family is walking in the annual March of Dimes March for Babies (formerly WalkAmerica), rain or shine, and it's looking like it's not going to be shining either.You all know the story of my girls, born at 24 weeks, 114 days in the NICU. If you've just come across my blog, you can check out their Caring Bridge page listed in my sidebar by their pictures to read more of Lindsey and Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-89168159466162572332008-04-08T09:41:00.003-05:002008-04-08T09:53:33.261-05:00When I Grow Up...I LOVE seeing what comes home in their backpacks each day! It makes for some great conversations.I thought I would also share this cute picture of Lindsey. They take spring pics at school. I don't usually get them (although I should, because they usually turn out better than the fall ones). I probably would've gotten these, but we had a little problem. I only got ones of Lindsey, because Minnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9996370.post-29423216903096951552008-04-01T20:50:00.005-05:002008-04-01T21:14:34.530-05:00April Fool's!Funny...every year I usually can get someone to fall for the ol', "WOW! It's really snowing outside!" on April Fool's Day. Not this year. I woke up to my cell phone text message beeping at 5:30 a.m. telling me that school was going to be two hours late! Yes, indeedy, we got another, oh, I don't know...4-5 inches I guess. It had just all melted. I'm not surprised though. I know this is AprilMinnesota Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17311338536328015242noreply@blogger.com4