Today is September 11. It would be a good day to do something nice for the people around you. Today I joined the National Marrow Donor Program to make my bone marrow available to those who might need it. If you're between the ages of 18 and 60 and in good health, you can join and help others. Now through Sept 22, the fee to be tested (by cheek swab, no pain!) will be waived. The fee is normally $52, so this is a great opportunity to do the right thing and make yourself available, free of charge.
Go to www.marrow.org
On the right side of the screen, under "Events" click on the link that says "NASCAR Foundation Drive"
About 3/4 of the way down that page, click "Join online now"
Fill in the online info and the Promo Code will automatically generate.
Now, go do something nice!
11 September 2008
Back and Forth...
Andrew and I have been going back and forth like crazy, trying to decide if we're going to find out the gender of this baby. Both of us like surprises, but we also remember how amazing it was finding out with Lucy. It's a tough decision, considering how soon we need to decide.
Today I read about another toddler who passed away. After reading his story, I realized how many parents have to let go of their babies too early. Some parents don't have the chance to take pictures of the first steps, the first words and the first day of kindergarten.
Trying for Baby #2 was really exciting. We didn't plan on trying until next January. When Andrew told me we should just go for it I was thrilled. It was a really fun month of waiting and hoping and wishing. We didn't have that with Lucy. This baby has been anticipated and willed into life in a different way, and every moment has been with extreme excitement.
Every little baby is so special, and every moment of growth and each milestone deserve to be celebrated and anticipated. In honor of the millions of babies who don't make it to their big ultrasound, and in tribute to the many parents who don't have the chance to celebrate every milestone, we're going to find out this baby's gender and celebrate as hard as we can.
Today I read about another toddler who passed away. After reading his story, I realized how many parents have to let go of their babies too early. Some parents don't have the chance to take pictures of the first steps, the first words and the first day of kindergarten.
Trying for Baby #2 was really exciting. We didn't plan on trying until next January. When Andrew told me we should just go for it I was thrilled. It was a really fun month of waiting and hoping and wishing. We didn't have that with Lucy. This baby has been anticipated and willed into life in a different way, and every moment has been with extreme excitement.
Every little baby is so special, and every moment of growth and each milestone deserve to be celebrated and anticipated. In honor of the millions of babies who don't make it to their big ultrasound, and in tribute to the many parents who don't have the chance to celebrate every milestone, we're going to find out this baby's gender and celebrate as hard as we can.
07 September 2008
Lydia Is Here!!
I would like to direct everyone to walkwonders.blogspot.com to check out our newest member of the family! Lydia Marie is here and she's just gorgeous!! I can't wait to hold her and give her a good snuggle! I know this is a lot of exclamation points, but after you see how perfect she is you'll use a lot of punctuation, too!!!
Welcome Lyddie! We love you!
Welcome Lyddie! We love you!
05 September 2008
NEW poll
Now you have to revote, because it wouldn't let me just add names. So, I am sorry about that, but we've added more names. I need girl inspiration. Three names just isn't enough.
Let me add a little detail on the name situation.
Molly - We like the name Molly and are trying to decide if she'd be Mary Claire and we'd call her Molly, or if she'd just be Molly. Lisa said to name her Molly and save Mary for someone else. As you can tell, we like the old-fashioned names.
Audrey - This is just a sweet and simple name and it sounds nice with our last name.
Cordelia - a little odd at first glance, but we like the romance to it and it just sounded sweet. Obviously she'd have a nickname from the start. There are about a million you can make from this name, and we also have the middle name to work with.
Miles - This is a name that we just like, even though it reminds me more of Miles Davis than a skinny Irish boy.
Declan - We still like this one. It's pronounced "dek-luhn" and is very, very Irish.
Simon - Andrew has liked this since before Lucy, but it still conjures images of a tiny little boy running from a bully...not to mention, we'd have wrapped up two of the Camdens in one family.
Oliver - I like it, Andrew is still on the fence leaning toward no. Mom says she can't think of anything but Oliver Twist.
I'm glad we have a season and a half to work on this...
Let me add a little detail on the name situation.
Molly - We like the name Molly and are trying to decide if she'd be Mary Claire and we'd call her Molly, or if she'd just be Molly. Lisa said to name her Molly and save Mary for someone else. As you can tell, we like the old-fashioned names.
Audrey - This is just a sweet and simple name and it sounds nice with our last name.
Cordelia - a little odd at first glance, but we like the romance to it and it just sounded sweet. Obviously she'd have a nickname from the start. There are about a million you can make from this name, and we also have the middle name to work with.
Miles - This is a name that we just like, even though it reminds me more of Miles Davis than a skinny Irish boy.
Declan - We still like this one. It's pronounced "dek-luhn" and is very, very Irish.
Simon - Andrew has liked this since before Lucy, but it still conjures images of a tiny little boy running from a bully...not to mention, we'd have wrapped up two of the Camdens in one family.
Oliver - I like it, Andrew is still on the fence leaning toward no. Mom says she can't think of anything but Oliver Twist.
I'm glad we have a season and a half to work on this...
01 September 2008
Name Poll!
I have added a baby name poll! You can pick more than one answer, so please pick a boy name and a girl name. I can't remember the others on our list, so I'll have Andrew update it tonight and add the rest for me from home.
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