Comments on: Hello stranger

By: Bec

Bec — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:36:35 +0000

“The problematic pregnancy and Aidan’s prematurity have stripped that innocence away.”

I say this to DH a lot. I wish I could just go back to the girl who, in her naivety, didn’t know that premmies aren’t just little full termers, or that some babies don’t go home at all.

Spending the night alone sounds wonderful, something I’m totally not ready for just yet, but wonderful just the same.

By: abby

abby — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:15:41 +0000

It sounds like you guys—all of you—had a great time. Aidan clearly had a wonderful Christmas and I think that it was wonderful that the two of you got away for a romantic evening away. This is a good thing all around and, I think, makes for a happier family in the long run!

Great Xmas pics and I love the one of you and Brandon!

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:50:21 +0000

You are absolutely right about needing to make our relationship a priority. It was something we discussed even before having kids. Having the whole preemie thing play out just seemed to dash all our plans. We had to reformulate and adjust our expectations. But we are now both realizing how much we miss the other person and just having enough time alone together.

Thanks for the compliment on the picture and bouquet. Not nearly as heavy as it looks! The florist did a great job of making it look full and huge but it was pretty lightweight.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:53:48 +0000

Lucky girl. It basically took an act of Congress to get my mom to watch Ace overnight for a wedding we had to go to since we were both parts in.

You can’t put your marriage on the back burner. God willing, when Aidan is 18 and leaves for college, you’ll be stuck alone with Brandon and if you pull away from him now, you won’t know him then. It’s all well and good to put the kid(s) first, but part of maintaining a happy life for children is keeping their parents happy.

Pretty picture. How heavy was that bouquet?