What a difference 4 weeks can make! I feel big for 16 weeks, but I am glad that I look pregnant now. I am feeling better, but I am very tired still and my body is usually very sore. At my doctor appt last week everything looked and sounded great.
Over the weekend Lane and I got to meet my new friend Kristen and her family who live a couple of hours away. We met through email after Case died when she got in touch with my sister Michele and I. It was great to spend some time with them in person. Lane had so much fun with her girls (above). Kristen and I talked alot of the day about our kids, Case, God, my journey, and when she could get a word in, about her life :) Kristen is a very empathetic person, very caring, and not afraid to ask me how I am. I appreciate people like her so much, people who want to know how I am doing, not avoiding the topic of Case. The fact is, I like to talk about Case and if I cry that's okay, don't be afraid if I cry. Honestly... it does not help me if you avoid me or talking with me about Case, it hurts me. Yes, I have run into both, people who avoid me all together or people who even quickly change the subject if I bring Case up. That is why I am so thankful for people like Kristen (who was a stranger before Case died), for my friends that call or email to check up on me. Thank you.On a lighter note, Lane and I watched Shrek 4 the other day. There is an ogre on there that runs a chimichanga cart. Lane thought it was hilarious and a good idea I guess because he wanted to build a cart of his own. So we got the wagon out, used some wood, made a sign, and got some fruit snacks on it. He wheeled it down to his friend Daniel's house to give him some free fruit snacks. His imagination is great! He keeps my spirits up and entertains me most of the day with all his big ideas and stories.
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These pictures are wonderful! Lane! I can't wait to see him. I am so, so happy you got to meet Kristen!! She is SO wonderful! And I love it that she wants to know about Case... and about the struggles and the joys of life! She is very real, loving and empathetic. I am so glad she had the opportunity to visit with YOU in person. You have been through so much and the energy it must take to get through some days has to be overwhelming.
You look GREAT!! Praying for you!
Natasha, Congrats on the new baby! I am so happy for you and the boys. You are an amazing woman and I love your honesty and openess...you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing :)
OH my goodness! Lane is so Like Reese! Every movie Reese saw he had to do the exact thing he saw in it. That's how he taught himself to fly fish(A River Runs Thru It) built the bucking bull ride (16 seconds) and so on.....
Never a dull moment :-) Glad he keeps you happy and amused. As Michele said, you look Marvelous! Getting so excited for you and Lane to get up here, and to find out what kinda baby you are having!! What fun. Love you guys
You look GREAT! I am so glad that your trip to meet Kristen was wonderful. I love the picture of Lane and the girls on the board walk. Tell Lane I will be there in 9 days for my Free fruit snacks!!! Can't wait!
You look darling! Glad you have a new friend that gets it and that you can talk to her. God is good.
That Lane is a cutey patooty. I'm sure he keeps you on the run!
We had so much fun with you and Lane. I loved being able to laugh and cry with you in person. You are beautiful inside and out!
Lane's version of the chimichanga cart is HILARIOUS! The closet time machine prompted ZyZy to say, "I like Lane! Him is so imaginarium like me." I think the traveling fruit snack vendor proves it. He also offers quite a bargain!
Thanks for the new baby bump pictures. What a blessing to watch that little one grow! Lane including your head this time is a nice touch. :)
This entire post makes me smile so BIG! Kristen sounds wonderfully sweet and caring, another blessing I'd say. I think I'll the first to say this - I'm sad about you leaving for WA. But knowing the comfort and joy you'll have up there with your family and friends makes me so happy for you and Lane. Happy 16 weeks to you and baby!
We miss you and Lane like crazy here!! You have no idea how much I hope you guys will be heading our way someday. I tried calling you a few weeks ago, maybe you have been busy. I would love to hear from you when you get some time. So cool that you met Kristen!!! Tell Lane hi and we love his cart!!!!!! Your baby bump is so adorable!! When do you find out the sex of the baby??
OH! Love the fruit snack cart. You told me about it, but it is so fun to see him in action!
How neat that you got to meet Kristen. Michele told me about her.
The picture of you is very cute. Looking forward to seeing you. Kai is counting down now too.
Congratulations on the baby! What a blessing. I am sorry to hear about Case. You are mighty faithful and encouraging to me. I admire you. Best of luck. We're living in Quantico, VA so if you're ever in the area, it'd be great to see you!
Megan Pedersen
You look darling! Thank you for sharing your point of view on if a person should talk about a death. I am one who does not knwo what to say,your post has let me know that is okay. I know that if I ever lost a child , spouse or sibling I would want to talk about them. they are a huge part of my life that I would never want to hide.
Hello!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings. I too feel the same as you do. When I lost Angel I was okay with talking about her- i felt people wanted to know but would avoid or change the subject as they didn't know what to say.It was a faster healing process for me to talk about it.
I'm glad to hear that you got pregnant so quickly. I did the same thing. My doctor advised us to do that to help with the healing. When I did get pregnant I was so scared that I or that others would think that I was replacing Angel but that was not the case at all.. I just so missed Angel that by getting pregnant would help the healing process and help us look forward to something.
You are a beautiful and stong person. You can and will get through this. I love reading your blog.. makes me cry everytime as it hits home for me but Thank you. Anytime you want to talk- I'm hear to listen. :) Becky (Vrieling) Lewis
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