tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534361989897907567.post3667664994020155135..comments2023-10-15T09:37:23.071-04:00Comments on Colby and Avery's Story: The ColbsterScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01960544765445596577noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534361989897907567.post-82869446511238438972007-11-19T21:35:00.000-05:002007-11-19T21:35:00.000-05:00We are so happy that Colby is doing great! I love...We are so happy that Colby is doing great! I love all the pictures of him...so CUTE!!! <BR/>Love, Mary and HannahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534361989897907567.post-82263323519427903832007-11-19T15:31:00.000-05:002007-11-19T15:31:00.000-05:00I'm so happy that Colby is doing so well. I total...I'm so happy that Colby is doing so well. I totally understand the awkwardness of receiving so much. I flew to visit family for the weekend in MA, three weeks before Tyler came home, I figured I wouldn't see them for awhile once Tyler came home. With three days notice my mom and sister threw together a huge babyshower. I was so amazed by the generosity and support of family and friends, both close and not so close. I openly cried, I couldn't help it. To feel so loved, to know that so many people prayed and cared for Tyler and Hayden was amazing. Sorry for writing so much. Anyway, just accept what people are willing to give or do. It's because they care and love your family, otherwise they wouldn't do it :) <BR/><BR/>From our experience, at this age I think the jerky movements are totally normal. Tyler's little arms and legs would fly out of no where. We had a few of those velcro swaddle blankets, it was especially useful in the beginning when his was in the carseat or at home sleeping. It prevented all the unwanted movement...which would normally startle him awake :)<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the "to-do list". Remember...SLEEP...so important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534361989897907567.post-42915296443717440712007-11-19T09:26:00.000-05:002007-11-19T09:26:00.000-05:00I'm glad to hear that you're going to accept a lit...I'm glad to hear that you're going to accept a little help. When people offer, push the pride aside and don't be afraid to be specific about what you need and want. Trust me, I know it is HARD to do that but it will make a big difference. If you are able to get some outside help from loved ones in practical ways (meals, painting, shopping for baby gear, etc) you will have that much more time and energy to focus on Colby. And don't run yourself ragged making the house perfect - it will all fall into place. I was a wreck when our daughter arrived early and nothing was ready. But babies don't know. They don't care if there are unpacked boxes in their room or if there are piles of laundry in the corner. They just know that mom and dad are there and they are loved.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088635344095630360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534361989897907567.post-4702244439563125582007-11-19T08:28:00.000-05:002007-11-19T08:28:00.000-05:00Just because we have a newborn at home doesn't mea...Just because we have a newborn at home doesn't mean there isn't time to help out friends! Caitlin will understand!Liz and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449694587162774349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534361989897907567.post-72258948800752641472007-11-18T22:10:00.000-05:002007-11-18T22:10:00.000-05:00I am so glad that Colby is doing so great!!! I was...I am so glad that Colby is doing so great!!! I was reading about a preemie who went home at 4lbs. 4oz., that was smaller than Maleia when she was born. <BR/><BR/>But, I know exactly what you mean. When Maleia was in the NICU, her best friend was born 20 days after her at the same hospital. When we went to visit them and I held Emma, she was huge compared to Maleia. Emma was born 7lbs. and Maleia at that time was 5lbs. It was so amazing how much of a difference 2lbs. made. <BR/><BR/>Don't worry things will soon fall in place, and your house will be back to normal in no time. When Maleia was born, we didn't have anything either. We didn't get to have any baby showers, since she was early. I was very stressed out, but we did have everything ready by the time she came home. <BR/><BR/>I hope you have a great week!!! :)<BR/><BR/>GOD BLESS,<BR/>Jamie, Jordan, and MaleiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com