tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592687881468593442024-02-20T14:14:51.243-05:00Our Little MiracleCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-16412938717607799672012-12-05T08:00:00.000-05:002012-12-05T08:00:05.976-05:00Month 16...Lord have mercy...<br />
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Well month 16 started off with a bang and ended with a bang. Where should I begin?!</div>
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Toward the end of May, HK was hospitalized due to a severe seizure. </div>
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The link to that post is here.: <a href="http://lifewithourlittlemiracle.blogspot.com/2012/05/hospital-visit-update.html" target="_blank">http://lifewithourlittlemiracle.blogspot.com/2012/05/hospital-visit-update.html</a></div>
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We spent about 4 days in the hospital in May and missed a beach trip. Oh HK...how she keeps life exciting. </div>
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Then my sister, Mary Margaret, got married June 9! Harper Kate and I headed to Birmingham on Thursday before the wedding to hang out with Aunt Mae Mae, Cookie, Aunt Kitty & Aunt Carrie. We all went and got a pedicure while HK stayed with Doc. Then, we all met Doc to eat Mexican. It was so much fun. It was the "original" 6 of us plus HK. We had fun, laughed, hung out then headed home to detox from our greasy, but yummy food and get ready for the bridesmaid luncheon the next day. My dad had found wonderful babysitters for Harper Kate for all of the wedding festivities. Mrs. Jan kept HK for the bridesmaid luncheon and Mrs. Lisa, a nurse from the hospital, kept HK for the rehearsal dinner. After the wedding, a nurse, Julie, from my father in law's church & her daughters kept HK. All 5 of these ladies were GOD SENT GIFTS as we celebrated with no worrying. </div>
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My aunt Sharon hosted the bridesmaid luncheon at her house. What a beautiful home, and she knows how to host parties, so we all had so much fun celebrating Mary Margaret in the most girly way possible. :) Friday night, JD's parents hosted a spectacular rehearsal dinner at Birmingham Country Club. We laughed, cried, told stories about JD & Mary Margaret and the 3 sisters gave a list of "Top 10 Things you need to know about Mary Margaret." I'm sure there weren't many that were surprises. :) </div>
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Saturday morning we woke up for such an exciting day. Harper Kate was the flower girl and rode down the aisle lying in a beautiful baby carriage. She was such a trooper that day. Earlier in the day, she began throwing up and continued for most of the day. Jarod was home with her trying to get her ready & himself ready while I was busy taking photos. Little did we know that the vomitting would send us right back to the hospital when we returned from the wedding. :( </div>
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The links to that hospital stay & story are here: </div>
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<a href="http://lifewithourlittlemiracle.blogspot.com/2012/06/started-rough-but-it-much-better.html" target="_blank">http://lifewithourlittlemiracle.blogspot.com/2012/06/started-rough-but-it-much-better.html</a></div>
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Month 16 held other fun events too. I took HK to the zoo with some friends for the first time! She really enjoyed just being outside on such a beautiful day. We started swimming therapy (which I will blog about more later) and did a couple other fun things in between hospital visits. Here are the pictures from the month. :) </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">right after the EEG (hospital stay #1)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">after a bath to get the nasty glue out of her hair! (hospital stay #2)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yippee...We can go home! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swim therapy for the first time</td></tr>
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<br />Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-63283828966604326362012-12-04T09:47:00.001-05:002012-12-04T09:47:37.349-05:00The "gift" of suffering Back in March of this year, the pastor of the church I went to growing up, and where my family in Birmingham currently attends, asked Jarod and I if we would be willing to share our story. I have to say that I despise seeing myself on cameras of any kind, and hate hearing my voice on video camera, therefore I was quite hesitant for very selfish reasons. My husband, ever so gently, reminded me that we agreed that when we had Harper Kate we would do whatever to share our story so that God could be seen in the midst of difficult circumstances. <br />
Anyway, Tim (the pastor) was speaking on spiritual gifts and the final "gift" in the series was on the gift of suffering. I think viewing suffering as a gift is perfect. I choose to view HK as a gift ALWAYS, even though she does at times bring about short moments of "suffering." I've decided to share the link to the video below & the link to his sermon. I would encourage you to listen to the sermon and not just watch Jarod and me on the video. :) <br />
My father-in-law, who is also a pastor, spoke on Job a couple of weeks later and used the video to show at his church as well. The link to that sermon is below. I've hesitated for a WHILE to share this online, but once again, all this is for God's glory anyway, so I might as well follow His leading...<br />
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Video of our story:<br />
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Link to Tim's sermon: "The gift of suffering"<br />
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Link to Randy's sermon: "Job"<br />
Note: You need to scroll down to the sermon on "Job" Message #8<br />
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I promise more blogs are coming...It really drives my sister INSANE that I don't keep my blog up very well. I'm sorry!!! I'm working on it. She reminded me that I will regret not having the small memories day to day if I don't write them down. <br />
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This was a pretty exciting month! In late April we headed to San Antonio, Texas just for the day. We saw the Alamo, walked down the Riverwalk and enjoyed the beautiful weather while it was raining in Atlanta. We headed back that night, but really loved our day spent there. <br />
Some of our great friends came to visit us in early May. Chris, Adrianne & Alex came to visit. We spent Saturday at the pool, having guacamole, chips and enjoying the sunshine. We didn't do too much except just spend some time together. We headed to Ted's Montana Grill for dinner Saturday night after a day spent at the pool (which is exactly what Harper Kate wanted to do!) Sunday morning they had to leave, but it is always so refreshing to have friends come visit us over in Atlanta. <br />
Harper Kate also got to brush her teeth for the first time, spent LOTS of time at the pool, picked strawberries with friends, increased her abilities in eating pureed foods, worked on her neck strength by sitting in her high chair LOTS of time during the day and watched the Alabama players as they were drafted in the NFL draft! <br />
Enjoy the pictures below. We are LOVING life with our angel! We certainly wouldn't change one thing about it. <br />
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<br />Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-36252507465935506042012-09-13T08:00:00.000-04:002012-09-13T08:07:16.477-04:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I've waited to post this article for a while. I wanted to take some time, think through my thoughts and make sure I communicate clearly and honestly. Being a parent to a special needs child is different, but it is the most rewarding thing I could ever have experienced. I wouldn't trade Harper Kate for the world, and I can guarantee none of our family members would either. As I've said many times before, we have all learned so much from watching Harper Kate and being her parents. She is not a curse, but a BLESSING. She can be difficult at times, but her smile makes every moment worth it. We don't ask you to look at us and feel sorry for us, just look at us rejoicing with who our daughter is and the fact that she is here. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> My friend, who shared this article originally with me, no longer has her son. Hayden is living a healthy, fun-filled life in heaven. That doesn't make she and her husband's life any easier, but it reminds me to cherish each moment I have with Harper Kate here on earth. Hayden, Lauren & Brent have reminded me to make each moment count. To not take anything for granted and to rejoice in EVERY SMALL THING! Thank you Lauren, Brent & especially Hayden for reminding me of this! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here is a link to the original article. I've taken each point the author makes and expanded it myself with my thoughts. Please don't be offended by anything or feel that I'm calling anyone or anything out. I'm just being honest with you and myself. </span><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-lin/special-needs-parenting_b_1314348.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-lin/special-needs-parenting_b_1314348.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>I AM TIRED.</b> Isn't every mom tired? I would never want to play the "compare" game, but my tired I do feel is different. My child still sleeps in my room. Does she have to? No, probably not, but it keeps me from walking in her room 3-4 times each night to check her when she coughs. Three times a day, I stop whatever I'm doing to administer medicines and prepare her tube feeding. This isn't difficult or too time consuming, but it's 3 times a day to remind myself that not every mom has to do this. They can continue with their day and not have specific times they need to be at home, or plan early in the morning on how long they will be gone. One medicine has to be mixed seperately, then drawn into the syringe. My day consists of making sure that every moment Harper Kate is doing some sort of therapy. If she's lying on the floor, she must be surrounded by toys, on a blanket, and I must make sure she isn't lying there too long so her head doesn't get too flat. If she's sitting, I need to make sure her chair is straight up enough that she is working her neck, but not so straight that her head falls. Multiple times a day we need to work on grasping and playing with toys. Then, there's always the important tummy time. She needs a certain amount of time on her tummy also. Oh yeah, feeding. She has to learn to eat. That takes 30 minutes just to get in a few bites to practice her skill. I'm a stay at home mom, so there's also dinner, laundry, ironing, errands, play dates with friends, my Bible Study (that I'm really not willing to give up), 4 times a week driving to therapy, keeping up with Harper Kate's medical paperwork, doctor appointments and other fun mother duties. This might explain the dark circles under my eyes at times, my hair not the cleanest you've ever seen it or the new found freedom of actually NOT putting make- up on. I know...I never thought I would do that either! Being tired would probably also explain these extra few pounds you see me carrying around right now. I don't have much time to work out. Could I fit it in? Yes, probably. Would it help me feel better? Yes, I'm sure it would. I need to work on it, but sometimes I just want to sit. I don't want to feel like I need to go work out, but like I said...I'm working on it. :) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> All that to say, while I'm tired and Harper Kate is involved, a lot of these activities are fun, special time for my daughter & me. I have such a wonderful relationship with her and I have no doubt that although she can't tell me, she has more love & appreciation for me & her daddy than any other child. Her smile at the end of the day tells me all I need to know. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>I AM JEALOUS</b>. My friend, Lauren, who shared this article with me put this perfectly. She said she was "hurt." I think that's the best way to describe it. While sometimes I wish so bad that Harper Kate could do the many things other children can do, I think I'm just crushed and hurt that she can't have those experiences. I wish I could take her to a birthday party, have her jump in the inflatable play house or slide that's there. I wish she could sit in the grocery cart in Publix, rather than having to push her stroller around and have people look at my kinda funny. I wish she could toddle around getting into everything and smiling at me so mischevious! So, while there are so many things I wish HK could do, and it hurts me that she can't do them, I can't tell you how blessed we actually are. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> My 19 month old child would love nothing more than to sit in my lap and look at my face all day long. What momma can say that?! Jarod and I plan to give Harper Kate all the experiences we can. See, Jarod works for Delta which comes with lots of perks. We can fly for free. So, we plan on taking our child to DisneyWorld ASAP and as many times as possible!!! :) We also have the best family and friends in the WORLD! Their children treat Harper Kate better than you could ever imagine. They have tea parties with her, they lie next to her helping her play with toys, they give her hugs, talk to her and think of her absolutely no different than any of their friends. Can I tell you how much that warms my heart? That my friends and family have taught their children such compassion and love at such a young age? BRAVO to my Peachtree City and Newnan friends and my family! You are doing such an amazing job with your children and it BLESSES my heart! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>I feel alone</b>. I do feel alone. My parents & in-laws do not live here, no aunts/uncles that live here to help out, but once again God has placed friends, that are like family, by us and they are amazing. I feel alone in that no one can really understand how difficult it is for us to leave her with a babysitter. Everyone says, just get a babysitter and go out. You need a break. You're right, but leaving her with a sitter takes so much preparation and trust. I feel alone in that no one understands my day and the struggles we go through. You want to know how I met my friend Lauren? Through FACEBOOK! One of our mutual friends connected us and it has been so amazing to share our journey, while so different and yet so similar with her. Thank the Lord for technology. I know it seems silly, but without Lauren, and being able to talk to her at times I don't know where I would be. </span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">4.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></strong><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> I wish you would stop saying, "retarded," "short bus," "as long as it's healthy... </span></strong><br />
<strong><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">This make me furious and I'll be honest. If I hear you say these words around me, I'll probably look angry. Personally, I think it's rude, hurtful and incredibly insensitive to say these things. When I hear a pregnant woman say "as long as it's healthy," basically you are saying you don't want my child because she isn't healthy. That's fine, I wouldn't trade her, but you don't know what you're missing and how dare you say that to me! Why don't you just put in your custom order for what you'd like in a child? Better yet, why don't you be THANKFUL you can have a child?!?! Guess what, there are women in this world who would give anything to be pregnant with a Harper Kate! And they would consider her the biggest blessing they've EVER had! People throw around "retarded" as an insult and making fun of people. How self-righteous of you to think that you are better than someone and have the freedom to call them whatever you'd like. I can guarantee you that while Harper Kate cannot outwardly communicate, she understands MOST of what is said to her. If you ever said anything hurtful in front of my child, you'd better start running because I'd hurt you worse than you could possibly imagine. Ok...did I get my point across? I hope so. I really do apologize for hurting anyone or offending anyone through this paragraph.</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">5.</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>I am human.</b> I'm just going to paraphrase what my friend Lauren posted about this topic. She phrased my thoughts perfectly. Thanks Lauren for putting words in my mouth and onto the screen! :) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> "When God blessed me with Harper Kate, he blessed me with a caring attitude. I hurt for people that are hurting. I want to help everyone in need. I have gained such a love for life. I will continue to take care of my child every day. I will continue to dress her like a doll. I will continue to make each day a special memory. Often, people forget about the moms of the special needs child. Wow what would it be like to go on a dinner date weekly? A pedicure monthly? Hmmm just a shopping spree for an hour. I am human. I am only 30 years old. I still want to have a life. I still have dreams of going on a “2nd honeymoon” for my ten year wedding anniversary. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">6.</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>I want to talk about my son/It's hard to talk about son. </b>I believe she saved the best for last. I really don't find it hard to talk about Harper Kate. Anyone who has been around me knows that. I'll share her story with anyone, I'll open up about our experience with her. I believe God has given us Harper Kate to share her story and hopefully help other parents cope with difficult pregnancies, or special needs children. Please don't be afraid to ask me about my child. The smallest comments mean the most. I LOVE when my friends comment about her small accomplishments, about her long eyelashes and beautiful eyes, her cute clothes and her hair bows. I don't mind you asking me how she's doing because you know what? It lets me know you CARE. Don't be intimidated to talk to me about her or be afraid to ask. I LOVE talking about my child. Do you have enough time to listen and the heart for me to be honest with you? Sadly, some people don't. They say, "how are you doing?", but deep down I don't think they really want me to be honest. Sorry, if it's a bad day, you're going to hear about it....just be ready! ha! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once again, Lauren's ending paragraph was perfect! I've changed the names, and characteristics of our child, but the rest of the paragraph are Lauren's words. They are exactly the way I feel. Thank you for loving us, our amazing child, and listening. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>I am so glad that God chose Jarod and me to be the parents to Harper Kate. Raising a special needs child has its challenges but also huge blessings. We are rewarded with love and happiness daily. We are rewarded with happy tears often. The sounds she makes are worth a million dollars. She looks into our soul with his big brown eyes. We are a family of three. We do not need people to feel sorry for us. We have found a sense of “normal” in our life. We love our life! Yes, we often feel the six statements from the article above. We often feel sad. We often feel crushed. Luckily, the love that we have for our angel outweighs all of the sadness. My life is difficult but I receive more blessings in a week than many people do in a lifetime. That is true for all mothers to special needs angels. God is good all the time no matter what</b>!</span></div>
Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-46398758297331478352012-09-11T11:31:00.003-04:002012-09-11T11:31:38.138-04:00Easter Weekend 2012This year for Easter we headed to Birmingham and went to church with my parents then had lunch at Jarod's grandmother's house. I know a lot of people wonder why we travel to Birmingham so often, but it is because that is where our family is. I love being with family on holidays and keeping traditions and so we spend a lot of random weekends in Birmingham getting rejuvenated for the following week. We loved going to Mountain Brook Community Church and always enjoy showing off Harper Kate. :) The Saturday before Easter, we actually were interviewed on video at the church for use in a sermon that would be given in the following weeks. A blog will follow soon with that interview! Anyway, then we headed to Memaw's house for yummy food and fun times spent with family. Here are some pictures from Easter Sunday. I mean, I certainly think the princess looks like an angel sent from heaven! Don't you?! hahaha<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hot stuff!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HK loves her Easter basket</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aunt Kitty & HK (and Jake in the background)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HK loves Aunt Caprice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HK cuddled with Uncle Jack Jack</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanks Abby for capturing a pretty good family picture</td></tr>
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Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-18838991284218877402012-06-28T09:00:00.000-04:002012-06-28T09:00:20.664-04:00Months 13-14 pretty subduedMarch and April were pretty uneventful months around here which was kind of
nice. Harper Kate made a lot of good progress at therapy. In fact we
found a chair that she can sit in and work on her neck strength and will
hopefully play with toys! She had some dr appointments, a swallow
study that showed it was ok for HK to eat puréed foods, and a ct
scan of her head which has continued to show no swelling of her
ventricles which is a huge praise!! HK is so funny. Sometimes I wonder if she is too smart for her own
good. She has started falling asleep in therapy on occasion in the
middle of the session. I guess that is her way of saying, I've had
enough thank you so we've had to on some occasions have "naked therapy"
to wake her up!! Hahaha. I've got a pistol on my hands no doubt.<br />
In March, Harper Kate got a new cousin!!! Jarod's brother and his wife
had a little boy named Owen, so we headed up to Nashville to see my new
nephew. It was so much fun to meet him and hang out with Eric and
Kristen for a little bit. We were also able to visit with our friends
we left when we moved away, so it was the perfect weekend trip!
Thankfully we were just able to have a good time these two months
because little did we know, but looking back now, May and June would be
filled with 15 days total in the hospital and some exciting times that
have already been blogged!! ;)<br />
The most exciting HK event of March and April was that HK got two
teeth and so we've started brushing them!!! Yet another milestone we
are so happy to meet!
Enjoy the pictures of this bundle of joy we live with. She's one more
mess, but we wouldn't trade her for the world!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Naked Therapy again! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not sure she is ready for this swallowing study</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New discovery! I have feet!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What a pretty little girl!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm a big girl in my chair</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Out to lunch with Hannah & Mrs Jessica</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mommy & HK at lunch with Daddy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have a tooth!!!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pretty in pink</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This girl LOVES her some heat!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sitting up pretty like a big girl</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Going, going....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HK's face the first time she saw a picture of her new cousin, Owen!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">uh, Mom, I'm strapped down headed into this big machine...are you sure about this?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harper Kate's cousin, Owen Daniel!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Owen! My new nephew</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">not really sure about this brushing the teeth thing!</td></tr>
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Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-28155269640553366392012-06-27T09:44:00.001-04:002012-06-27T09:44:09.191-04:00Birthday Party CelebrationsWhen Harper Kate was turning 1, it was such a big day. After all we had been through with her, the fact that she had lived, and lived well, for a year was worthy of a big celebration!!! We decided to have a rainbow birthday party to celebrate the happiness that HK brings to our life!!! I don't have much to write about the party except that Jarod and I are incredibly blessed with family and friends who celebrated with us!! Our friends gave generously to a fund for us to get HK special equipment that she will need. We are so humbled to see how much our friends and family would sacrifice because of their love for our daughter. <br />
Not only did we have friends and family in Birmingham celebrate with us, our small group from church had a surprise party for her and gave generously to us, then my friends and their sweet children joined us for a party at my friend Leslie's house. I'm telling you, this girl is loved more than she will ever realize! I'll leave you with some pictures of the week of celebrations!!! <br />
I'm sorry there are no captions for the pictures. I'm writing from my iPad and I can't put the uploaded pictures in any order. The pictures with the banner of a picture from every month of HKs first year was the party with my friends in Newnan. The pictures of HK in her pajamas were the pictures from the small group celebration and all the others was the Birmingham party! 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She's off the oxygen, which was a huge milestone!! <br />
Since Harper Kate had the stomach bug last Saturday, she hasn't eaten anything. Usually while you are in the hospital they avoid food for a couple days and just give IV fluids. Well, when we started adding back feeds, HK couldn't tolerate hers. So, to give her some nutrition we added in the PICC line and she's been on that ever since. <br />
Today we started back feeds of just pedialyte at 5 cc's an hour. Her normal rate is 50. We will see how she does with that and over the next day or two, we will work our way SLOWLY up to 50 cc's of pedialyte, THEN move to formula. Oh, the patience of these GI doctors to work up so carefully just amazes me!! A little sarcasm for your day....<br />
Pneumonia wise Harper Kate is better. She is still receiving IV antibiotics and will continue probably until Tuesday. We will be owners of a nebulizer machine, and inhaler of steroids and a deep suction machine (for extreme mucus days) when we leave here thanks to the pulmonary doctors. We will also be following up with ENT and Craniofacial specialists, so let's just add three more doctors visits to my list of checkups. I mean, I don't have anything better to do. :). <br />
Ok, I know I sound sarcastic but all of these things are really meant to help my sweet girl. For those of you who personally know her, she always sounds very congested when she breathes. Well, while we have been here we have found out that HK has a very narrow airway which probably doesn't help her swallowing or breathing or coughing up mucus. So the ENT DR will do an evaluation and see if it would be worth removing tonsils and atenoids to give her some more room. <br />
HK also has a chin that goes inward. When the pulmonary doctor moved her jaw forward her breathing was so much clearer! The craniofacial Drs. will evaluate if plastic surgery, that would move her jaw forward, could be helpful. So, you can see that all of these things could really benefit our angel girl! <br />
The HUGE negatives of being here for so long is that HK isn't getting her therapy which she needs DESPERATELY! Please please pray that she will not regress too much in the progress she has made! She has already developed a hyper gag reflux (which she didn't have before), due to the deep suctioning. Please pray that gag disappears so she will not despise eating tastes by mouth when we resume. <br />
Also, please pray for HK to tolerate her feeds perfectly, faster than they expect! <br />
Thank you all so much for your prayers and concern about our child. Your love and prayers sustain us during long days up here in the hospital. <br />
Enjoy some pics from our stay. One is HK when she first got here on oxygen, one is HK having some tummy time, one is my lovely bed that I make every night and undo every morning, one is Harper Kate not being the most ladylike little girl I've ever seen and one is HK off oxygen finally!! YEA! <br />
Love you all, <br />
Courtney <br />
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Yesterday, HK's breathing was still about 60x a minute which was much better than Monday. She was still on high flow oxygen with 8 liters and 40% room air. She slept pretty much all day yesterday and just looked like she didn't feel well at all. After her bath yesterday she perked up some and slept great during the night. <br />
This morning when the doctor came in, she decided that since HK had no nutrition since Saturday she needed to eat. Harper Kate had still been gagging some and we weren't really sure why, so instead of pushing the formula through her g-tube the doctor decided<br />
to put a PICC line in so that they could give her some nutrition TPN. This is basically IV fluids with some calories. That will start at 8:00 tonight so the angel will FINALLY start getting some calories . There's the feeding update! <br />
Since HK had thrown up so much on Saturday, and since HK technically shouldn't be able to throw up (because she's had a fundoplication), her GI doctor wanted to get a procedure done to make sure that her fundo was still intact! So at 3:00 this afternoon, we headed down to radiology to find out that yes, it is intact!! YEA!! If it hadn't been intact, we might have had to get a different kind of feeding tube that I really didn't want!!! So.... Praise the Lord for that!! There is the GI update! <br />
Earlier this morning I was pretty down and scared about HK getting the PICC line. It really isn't as big of a deal as I thought, but to me it sounded scary. Then, while I was holding Harper Kate, the crazy child yanked her IV out! She was REALLY testing me this morning. I looked down and my shirt and her hand was covered in blood....good grief! So, the nurse and PICC team came in, put some numbing cream on both arms and an hour later they returned ready to insert another IV and the PICC line. Since the PICC procedure has to be sterile I left and headed to get lunch from downstairs. I came back to a very happy child who didn't cry AT ALL during the procedure, was asleep because of some sleepy medicine they gave her. When she woke up, they did an X-ray to find that the line wasn't in the right place....seriously?!?!? Anyway, it was not as bad as I thought and it was EASY to fix, so now all is well with that! <br />
Breathing and pneumonia wise HK is much better today!! She has gone from from 8 liters of oxygen down to 4 liters and she's on room air percentage wise which is great, but we have just had to increase her liters back to 6. It could just be because she's sleeping right now and her breathing gets more shallow when she sleeps. Anyway, all this information is for my medical friends. For those of you who aren't, SHE'S DOING BETTER!!! Hahaha. Honestly, I do feel like this afternoon that her antibiotics are finally winning the game instead of the pneumonia. Hooray! It will probably just take a couple more days for her lungs to adjust. Don't get too excited.... That's just me talking! No doctor has given me ANY IDEA of when we will leave. Fever is gone today which is also a great sign!! <br />
Lastly, but the funniest and greatest of all is that after SIX days HK has finally gone poop!!! I know to many of you that's gross and totally unnecessary to include, but trust me all the nurses and mommy were celebrating!! Didn't even have to give her a suppository to help!! Go HK! I mean, that alone HAS to make her feel better! :). <br />
All in all it has been a great day with ups and downs! I feel like Harper Kate has turned a corner, that she's starting to really perk up and that we are on the mend! Nana and Uncle Jack Jack came yesterday which I'm sure aided the feeling better process. It made me feel so much better just having some company! Thank you for spending half your day in the car just to sit with us for a few hours. It made a huge difference in all our attitudes. <br />
Tonight, two more of my friends are driving 45 minutes to bring us dinner and chat. I know I say this all the time, but I am so so blessed! <br />
I'll try to update tomorrow afternoon on the events of the day. Today was exciting, so I truly apologize for the long post! <br />
In summary, I leave you with Psalm 126:3. <br />
"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy!". <br />
Thank you from the depths of my heart, <br />
Courtney Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-78559241343357071672012-06-12T11:06:00.001-04:002012-06-12T11:29:55.810-04:00We're back...at the hospital :( So, I was going to write her one year old birthday party post, since I'm still so far behind, but I'm sitting in the hospital with a child that has pneumonia. Yep, I'm here AGAIN!!! I must say I will be so glad when I finally catch up! I've found this program that I downloaded and I can turn this blog into a book to showcase her whole story, so I'm pretty excited about that. <br />
Saturday was an exciting day!!! My sister, Mary Margaret, got married. Harper Kate, of course, was the flower girl and woke up Saturday with the stomach bug. I headed off to get ready, take pictures and enjoy the day. Jarod kept her and was in charge of getting her ready (and himself ready) and get to the church. Bless his heart! He called to tell me that HK was throwing up/gagging every three minutes. He was amazing through the day, handled it all, gave HK two baths and got her to the church(in the right clothes!) only ten minutes late! Impressive I know. If you know me, you know how hard that was to relinquish control of that day (especially the dressing of HK) :). <br />
Anyway, she made it down the aisle looking like the earth angel that she is with no crying, her eyes opened and did great for the babysitter that night (minus more throwing up)! <br />
Sunday, she woke up pretty lethargic and sleepy, but we all assumed she was exhausted from throwing up. We drove home Sunday and she slept ok until 4:00 am when she woke up with a high fever and rapid breathing. I thought she was breathing fast because of her fever, but looking back now I should have realized something else was going on. Needless to say, I called the pediatrician when they opened and we headed to the dr. <br />
When we got there the nurse checked her oxygen level and it was 85%. Those of you who aren't familiar with all this, that means the level of oxygen in her body (I think this is what it means) was only 85% when it should be 100%. It was that low because she was struggling to breathe. They gave her some oxygen, a couple breathing treatments and did an X-ray of her lungs which showed pneumonia. At this point, our best guess is that HK aspirated some vomit on Saturday which has developed into pneumonia. <br />
When the dr found the pneumonia, HK and I got a complimentary ride, via ambulance with lights and sirens, to the children's hospital! Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Hahahaha.....straight there! <br />
Then, we spent a few hours in the ER while they evaluated HK and now we sit in the PICU waiting to see the doctor today for an evaluation report and plan of action! <br />
Currently, HK is breathing about 80 times a minute, which is down from yesterday, but still VERY high. Her body is worn out, so she is getting oxygen to help keep her O2 level up and she is still having fevers because of the inflammation in her body. For my nurse and medically minded friends, her CRP level is 14. :). She is receiving two antibiotics through IV and is getting breathing treatments and deep suctioning to get the fluid out of her lungs. <br />
How long will we be here?! I wish I knew, but my gut tells me that we won't go home tomorrow that's for sure. Hopefully not forever...:). Mommy goes crazy after a few days in here. Hahaha <br />
Prayer list: <br />
For her lungs to clear quickly<br />
For Jarod to be able to focus at work and sleep well at home knowing that HK is safe and ok<br />
For me to not go to insane up here in the room...hahahaha<br />
For HK's breathing rate to go down <br />
That she could get off her oxygen soon<br />
That her fevers would go down and stop spiking up<br />
I am always amazed at the response, love, and offers of help I get when she is in the hospital! Last night some dear dear friends went ro my apartment, packed Harper Kate and me a bag, then drove 45 minutes from Newnan to the hospital, brought the bag and dinner from California Pizza Kitchen, and visited with us. They then got my car key, drove 45 minutes back, picked my car up from the doctors office and took it to their home. By the way, these people have two kids and still sacrificed their time together and missed our small group to help us! We are so so blessed!!! It is a humbling experience that's for sure to have so much help, but I couldn't be more grateful. It is amazing to see how many people love and care for us and more importantly for our child! These are by no means the only people who have offered to help! We are overwhelmed with people who would change their entire plans to come do anything for us!! <br />
I'll leave you with an excerpt from my devotion this morning! Appropriate? I think so!!! It's from Jesus Calling. <br />
"Let Me help you get through this day. There are many possible paths to travel between your getting up in the morning and your lying down at night. Stay alert to the many choice-points along the way, being continually aware of My Presence. You will get through this day one way or the other. One way is to moan and groan, stumbling along with shuffling feet. This will get you to the end of the day eventually, but there is a better way. You can choose to walk with Me along the path of Peace, leaning on Me as much as you need. There will still be difficulties along the way, but you can face them confidently in My strength. Thank Me for each problem you encounter, and watch to see how I transform trials into blessings."<br />
All I can say is AMEN!!!!!<br />
Love, <br />
Courtney <br />
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Tuesday night HK started having a different kind of seizure for her. Her body started shaking mildly and when I gave the emergency diastat medicine, it didn't pull her out of it so we hopped in the car and drove (actually sped) to the ER which for us is about 45 min away driving fast. The seizure continued until we were about 10 minutes away and then stopped, but we drove on and got a room right away in the ER. They ran some tests and everything seemed normal. At about 2:00 am the doctors decided they were going to admit us to be watched overnight, so I sent Jarod home for sleep because he had to work the next day. HK and I spent the night on the ICU floor. She slept all night due to the seizure and about 4:00 am I went to sleep. Woke up about 8:00 the next morning and HK seemed to be fine, sleepy, but fine. The doctors came around and when the neurologist came by, HK had woken up grumpy and she was crying...she just needed mommy, but the neurologist knew that wasn't her 'norm' so he suggested that we be sent to floor 1 (where the epilepsy patients are) and be observed until the next morning. Uhhhh, so annoying but Jarod went ahead and packed the car for the beach and we figured we would drive in the morning and still have the weekend down there. <br />
When Jarod arrived up at the hospital he felt like Hk had a fever. I had thought the same thing, but her temp was normal so I figured it was me. Got the nurse to check again, but again it showed normal. At this point she was breathing fast and we knew she had a fever but we couldn't get the nurse to do anything, so an hour or so passed and she was happy/talking etc. <br />
She started having her normal eye twitch seizures, but they kept going and coming on again, so on top of the emergency diastat she had the night before and increased doses of her normal meds, they gave her adivan through her IV to treat the seizures. At that point, the nurse tried to deep suction her and get some mucus out but HK gagged, and threw up, but because of all the seizure medicine she was so out of it, that she couldn't get it up. So she started choking, couldn't get a breath, called in rapid response and we all of a sudden became that room where all the nurses come to! Oh my goodness, my child has to have ALL the attention all the time. Hahahaha. <br />
So, where are we now?! When all of that drama happened we think that HK probably aspirated some of her throw up (I apologize to those of you with weak tummies). So, we now sit in the PICU with HK on oxygen, having fevers (due to the aspiration) and still having some eye twitch seizures. Don't have any idea when we will go home. The neurologist said this morning that he would like her seizures to be down before we go home, have to be transferred to a regular room first and obviously off oxygen. Luckily, we are well on our way to being off that!! Maybe even in the next few hours. <br />
Yes, we are disappointed that we couldn't go to the beach. It was just the three of us and we were so looking forward to some rest and relaxation away from hospitals, doctors offices, work and therapy! We just wanted to play!! Oh well, the Lord had other plans for our Memorial Day weekend. This isn't the first time plans have been altered due to our drama queen of a child. :). <br />
Thank you all for your love, prayers, offers of help and support. Please pray that HK can get off her oxygen soon, that her seizures would get under control, that her fevers would stop and there would be no infection! Please pray for Jarod and I to get some much needed rest and for a joyful heart in the midst of disappointment. This is a hard journey we walk, and EVERYONE has something in their life that causes hard times or disappointment. Today, I pray for a renewed spirit for all of you that are facing something difficult. <br />
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, <br />
Courtney Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-13334012245003961252012-05-16T08:30:00.000-04:002012-05-16T08:30:04.506-04:00Month 12!!!! How did that happen?!?!Oh my sweet little angel, <br />
Mommy and Daddy cannot believe you are one year old! It seems like just yesterday that I was sitting in the NICU with you talking to you, watching your every move and praying we could take you home soon! Oh my word, look how far you have come!! When we left the hospital no doctor or nurse knew how you would do once you got home and all you have done is work hard and surprise every one of them! Mommy didn't know if she would ever get to enjoy your smile or hear your sweet voice and now we tell you every day how beautiful you are and you get the BIGGEST smile on your face!! You talk so much now that I'm not sure I want you to learn words. I think it might be frightening to hear the things you say! Haha. <br />
You have ministered to so many simply through the way you work so hard and are so joyful while doing it. I pray that one day you will understand the significance of your life and just how many people you have touched. While you haven't met specific milestones on time, you have made beautiful progress and I know it will continue. This month I don't care as much about your weight, height or new things you are learning, but I choose to focus on what a picture of God's faithfulness you are to me. While there are so many days I don't understand God's plan for your life, I rest in the knowledge that He has one! While I do not know what your future holds, I know God has already ordained the days you will be on this Earth. While I do not know what developmental level you will achieve, I know you will be the happiest child and will not know the difference. <br />
You have taught mommy to trust God even in the darkness, to love others unconditionally, to believe God has a plan for my life too, to live every day as if it were my last, and to live in the moment. The most important thing you have taught me is that God is in control of life, death, circumstances and all of it WILL bring Him glory! <br />
We love you more than you could ever possibly know! Your twelve months have brought me the greatest joy in my life. <br />
Love,<br />
Mommy and Daddy<br />
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I cannot believe you are almost one. At 11 months old, you are surprising mommy and daddy every day. You haven't been feeling great lately, so your progress is getting slower, but you are taking great tastes of food by mouth, and continue to work on your neck. You have also stopped gaining weight, so you are still around 16 pounds, but topping the charts with length at almost 30 inches. You really don't like peas, but we are working on it. We went to the beach this month and started getting ready for your birthday. We can't wait to celebrate your first birthday!! <br />
Most importantly this month, we celebrated Alabama's 14th National Championship!!! You were sick the day of the game and to be honest Mommy really didn't want to take you to the doctor, because I REALLY didn't want to watch the game in the hospital, but you are more important so off to the doctor we went. I actually took you in your pajamas. Can you believe that? Mommy never takes you anywhere without being dressed, but you really were sick. Anyway, this family came into the pediatricians office decked out in their purple and gold...I know, you were thankful you didn't have to wear those colors. Red looks way better on you! :) :). We headed to the lab to get your blood drawn, and when they were putting gauze on your arm, they almost put purple on. Mommy quickly asked them to find another color, just for today. So, off we went with red tape covering the gauze. :)<br />
Dr. Jackson called later wanting us to come back in because your white count was so high!! Mommy FREAKED OUT, called Daddy and he headed to meet us at the dr. Mommy thought there was something seriously wrong, but Cookie quickly reminded me that I had to remain calm. So, I put you back in the carseat and headed back to the dr. After all that panic, we began the week long search of figuring out what was wrong. More on that in the next post. Mommy and Daddy took you home, got some game food ready and dressed you in the appropriate outfit. You fell asleep at the beginning of the game, which allowed mommy and daddy to concentrate. We pulled out the bottle of 30th birthday champagne my aunt and uncle gave me when Bama won!! After a couple glasses we put you to bed, but I think we were so focused on celebrating we forgot to take you out of your jersey. :). Don't worry HK, it's the first of a few championship games you will watch in your lifetime! <br />
Here are some pictures documenting this month. The beach pictures have already been posted.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HK before falling asleep during the game...Roll Tide! She's not feeling her best here...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mommy and Daddy's way of celebration! It was gone that night!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-89920214318458569892012-04-18T18:42:00.001-04:002012-05-15T16:46:09.802-04:00A trip to the hospital....So, I mentioned in the last post that Harper Kate hadn't been feeling well and that it would take a week to figure out what was going on. Harper Kate had been getting random fevers that would spike up to 103. We couldn't really figure out what was going on, but what we did find was that her white blood cell count was incredibly high which meant that there was an infection somewhere. Dr Jackson did a chest X-ray which didn't show pneumonia, did a urine test and no infection there. We did more bloodwork which revealed no blood infection and the other option was meningitis, but since her fever hadn't been constant, that wasn't assumed either. HK is ALWAYS a mystery and difficult. :). She got two shots of (a strong antibiotic) in the middle of the week, and by Friday her count was still high. Dr Jackson had no other ideas, so he sent us to the children's hospital to see if they had any ideas. We spent a few hours in the ER, and after a much more detailed chest X-ray, they found a small amount of pneumonia. The ER dr knew exactly what to look for and his picture was much clearer, so he was glad Dr. Jackson had sent us there. We were immediately admitted and began an antibiotic through an Iv. That week had been pretty frightening because when her white count was so high, the nurse called me and told me Dr Jackson wanted me to come immediately because her count was so high! I panicked, cried the entire way to the office, thinking the worst and then had Jarod meet me there. Therefore,when we finally found out it was pneumonia you can imagine I was relieved!! <br />
Unfortunately for me, Harper Kate was admitted on a Thursday night. For Christmas my sisters and I had given my mom a cooking class at the Viking Cooking School in Greenwood, MS. My dad paid for all of my sisters to go with my mom. Of course, Harper Kate would get sick on the weekend I was supposed to go! So, while i was sitting in the hospital waiting to be discharged, my sisters, mom and aunt (who took my spot) learned how to make fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, greens and biscuits. Uhhh.....why me?!?! Anyway, hopefully I will get to go sometime soon! My child is such drama sometimes, but still I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world!! At least we had some fun while we were at the hospital. Harper Kate loves being there! She gets pampered and has to do no therapy. :). Here are some pictures from our stay. <br />
We got home late Friday night from the hospital and headed to bed. I was so upset from missing the cooking class, that when we woke up Saturday morning, Jarod asked me if I wanted to go to Birmingham to see my precious new niece that had been born that week! Well, I still hated missing the cooking class, but visiting Jarod's family and Harper Kate meeting her first girl cousin made it a lot better. My husband knows me so well! Seeing my family always makes everything better!! <br />
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Harper Kate wasn't feeling great down at the beach, but we couldn't really figure out why. She hadn't felt 100% over Christmas either, and I was starting to get a little worried. One night, at the beach,she woke up in the middle of the night burning up,and acting a bit strange. I went and woke my dad up,and he and my mom sat with Jarod and I while her fever came down. When her fever gets high, she has extreme seizures when she has pauses in her breathing. Luckily, we were headed home the next day so we headed to the doctor, which began a couple weeks of trying to figure out what was going on. More about that in another post. <br />
The beach is Harper Kate's favorite place in the world to visit. She would be fussy at the house, but then we would take her to the beach and she would be happy. I think the best place for Harper Kate to live would be the beach, but her Daddy's job is more important. Hahaha!! We look forward to our next beach trip which happens to be in May!!!! We can't wait. Here are some pictures from the trip.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cookie on New Years Eve! Love the hat, Mom.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just hanging out after the babies went to sleep....The three "brothers" in the Johnson family!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year from Carrie & Whit!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Family Beach Vacation...New Years 2012</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Like I said, it's Harper Kate's favorite place</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year from Harper Kate</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HK resting in Cookie's arms...she wasn't feeling great this day. :(</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harper Kate loves her soon to be Uncle JD!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take 1...Happy New Year!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take 2....Happy New Year!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We LOVE the beach!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good Morning from Seaside, FL.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Naptime on the beach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little dark, but oh well. Love you babe!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is one.happy.girl!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-45332253041419685392012-03-21T09:00:00.030-04:002012-03-21T09:00:10.825-04:00First Christmas!!!!Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and I was so excited to celebrate Christmas with our sweet little girl. While Harper Kate didn't require lots of toys for Christmas, Jarod and I started our Christmas shopping for her the day after Thanksgiving at Pottery Barn! We decided to get her one of the Anywhere Chairs to practice sitting in. She can't quite hold her head up yet, but we thought it would be a great practice chair. <br />
The weekend before Christmas we celebrated Christmas with Jarod's family. We all hung out for the weekend, spent great time being together, opened packages and enjoyed lots of yummy food! Harper Kate got some really cute clothes, great books and a couple small toys she could reach for, which were all wonderful. The best thing about being with the Pardue clan though is the quality time we all spend together. It's crazy chaos most of the time, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I truly consider myself so blessed to have an amazing second family that thinks and treats me as their own. I'm horrible & got no pictures from the whole weekend! <br />
Then, we came home for a few days and headed back to Birmingham for actual Christmas weekend. Christmas Eve we spent hanging out with my family, then we all got ready and went to church Christmas Eve night. I love the Christmas Eve candlelight service and, more importantly, showing Harper Kate off. :) We also have another tradition where my parents best friends, the Clintons, come over to my mom and dads and we all eat dinner together. I look forward to that every year as well because I don't get to see them very often and love catching up with my other "siblings". Carrie and I had matching pajamas made for Whit and HK, so we got them ready for a few pics before bedtime. :). <br />
Christmas is a HUGE tradition in my family. Even at 30 years old we still put out treats for Santa, wear matching pjs ourselves....we know it's lame, and fully admit it, but we continue it anyway. Christmas morning we wake up, excited and ready to open packages. Jarod and I were so excited to let Harper Kate see her first "Santa present"! I loved playing Santa, setting Harper Kate's chair up the night before. But....Harper Kate was not feeling great and fell asleep almost right after we showed her the chair...oh well, we still got some pictures of her. My family spent the day watching Whit play with his new toys and HK relaxing on her mat looking at herself in the mirror that Aunt Carrie and Uncle Nate got her. It was perfect! Aunt Mae Mae and Aunt Kitty gave Harper Kate her first baby doll. It's a classic, and so soft to put in Harper Kate's arms. Christmas night we go to my Aunt Sharon and Uncle Dave's house with my cousins and grandparents for a wonderful dinner and exchange of gifts with my grandparents. <br />
Goodness, Christmas was very overwhelming, but so much fun. I wouldn't trade any of our wonderful family events for anything!!! I'll leave you with some pics from the holiday.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matching pajamas are so much fun!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harper Kate's "Santa" presents!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She liked her chair at first...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas night at Uncle Dave & Aunt Sharon's house</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Eve! :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Santa" brought Harper Kate & her cousin Whit a kitchen to play in. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and then, she really was mad about it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We LOVE Christmas at my mom & dad's house! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not sure where Carrie was....</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-70908493445451580522012-03-19T09:49:00.000-04:002012-03-19T09:49:33.793-04:0010 months old and countingHarper Kate....Oh my goodness sweet girl, you are getting so big. You are tall and skinny and so incredibly beautiful. You look more and more like your daddy and Aunt Abby every single day. You aren't gaining weight as fast as we would like, but that's ok. Your mom and dad were skinny too. You sleep pretty well at night but you are certainly an early riser. You wake up around 6:00 or 6:30 every morning, which is ok since we are up anyway. Naps are always exciting for you. You sleep for about an hour in the mornings and a couple of hours in the afternoons. Daddy and I are so proud of you because you keep learning how to eat. You really love bananas,carrots, sweet potatoes and mommy is trying to teach you to eat peas. You work so very hard at therapy and your neck is really getting stronger. You can't hold it up yet,but that's ok,Daddy and I know you will get there in time. You still love your hands and have started keeping them by your mouth more. You are doing better at keeping your eyes downward focused and will recognize things if you can stare at them long enough which is difficult. You continue to practice rolling over from your back to your side. M<br />
We went to Nashville for a very quick visit with mommy's St Paul friends. Mr. Andrew picked us up from the airport and took us to St. Paul where I walked you from class to class and everyone loved seeing you. We sat in the library and spent some time with the fifth and sixth grade team and Jennifer. Then Jess came to pick us up and we hung out with Jess,Mary Margaret and Lizzie for a while that afternoon. We went to eat supper with Emily and Jacob and then we had to wake up early to head back home to Atlanta. What a fun visit we had with friends. We certainly miss Nashville very much and hope we can make it back for a visit soon. <br />
We love you sweet little girl....you are growing up so very fast!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love my fingers in my mouth...a huge accomplishment I might add!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Winter pajamas!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex came to watch the Heisman Presentation with us and put the custom jersey he gave Harper Kate on while we watched!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look Nana, I can play with the toy you gave me!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-86460508059991734362012-02-28T10:06:00.000-05:002012-02-28T10:06:42.453-05:00Thanksgiving<div><div> We are blessed to have both of our families live in the same city, although sometimes during the holidays it can be difficult, especially when you have a baby everyone wants to see. But, our families put no pressure on us and made the first holiday with Harper Kate seamless. We drove to Birmingham Wednesday afternoon since my family was having Thanksgiving that night. My whole family, both sets of grandparents, and aunt&uncle and cousins all ate dinner at my parents house. My mom cooks an amazing dinner and my aunt Sharon helps. It's so fun to have all 7 girl cousins together. We all have so much fun. We took a Christmas card picture for my parents to send out. It was quite funny considering my nephew Whit wasn't looking and Harper Kate was screaming. I've attached it below. After dinner, Jarod and I drove to his parents house where we would spend the rest of the break.<br />
Thursday, my mother in law cooked another wonderful meal that we all enjoyed. This year we chose to have our meal without going to grandparents with the extended family. It was great for Harper Kate since staying calmer helps with her seizures. After we ate, we went to both of Jarod's grandparents houses to visit with the family that was there. Harper Kate decided to show off at Memaw's house and eat some sweet potato casserole . She absolutely loved it! All of her extended family was so happy to see her and was so impressed with her progress. We headed back to Nana & Poppy's house where Tammy, Abby and myself decided to door bust at Wal-Mart to get some gifts for my nephew's for Christmas. Holy moly, that was crazy. After some pushing through we got our gifts, got in line& headed out. Friday we all hung out together. It was so nice to take things easy and enjoy being together since we wouldn't be together for Christmas. Saturday was the Iron Bowl! A major day in the state of Alabama! We were so excited and ready. Eric& Kristen went to watch the game with some friends, but Jarod & I decided it would be best to keep HK as calm as possible and watched the game with Nana, Poppy, Aunt Abby, Uncle Brent & their boys. HK ended up in Nana & Poppy's room bc of the noise, but we all had a great time especially since Bama dominated! Roll Tide Roll! :). <br />
All in all, Thanksgiving was a wonderful time to spend with family and I'm ready for the holidays again already. I love being with family more than anything and some of the best times for me are the ones we spend in Birmingham with them. Thanksgiving was a wonderful time for Jarod& me this year. We were celebrating with our daughter who we had doubted would make it this long. I couldn't have imagined a more wonderful time thanking the Lord for the time He had given us with her. She continues to amaze us daily. I choose to say "Praise God from whom all blessings flow!". <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HK ready in her custom Vinnie Sunseri jersey from Uncle Alex</td></tr>
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Every year, we try to go to Gatlinburg with Jarod's family. We rent a cabin and spend some great family time together. Unfortunately, this year, Eric and Kristen couldn't join us, but the rest of us headed there for some rest and relaxation. <br />
We made breakfast together, went on hikes, spent time in the hot tub and watched some Alabama football. One day we went and drove through Cades Cove making stops along the way. Jarod's sister brought her camera and got some great photos. <br />
We missed you Eric&Kristen and we can't wait until next year where we will have added two more babies. Thanks Nana and Poppy for a great weekend. We love you! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sausage Gravy for breakfast! Biscuits made by Jarod, Cole & Eli! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sleeping angel</td></tr>
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</div>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-84917103601785342262012-02-06T10:35:00.000-05:002012-02-06T10:35:19.088-05:00Dedicating Harper Kate In mid-October, we had Harper Kate's baby dedication. At our church, Southside Church, we call it "Baby D." Anyway, I wasn't sure how I was going to like the way the dedication went because it was done differently than I've ever seen before, but I must say I absolutely LOVE the process & way they held the ceremony. Instead of dedicating the babies on Sunday during church, the ceremony actually takes place on a Sunday afternoon and each family can invite their friends/family to join them. Before the ceremony takes place, Jarod & I had to listen to a set of sermons by Andy Stanley & his children's staff @ NorthPoint Community Church. They were all very good, and really caused Jarod & I to think about what we were doing. We also were asked to write Harper Kate a letter that we would read at the dedication.<br />
Sunday afternoon came and both sets of Harper Kate's grandparents came over from Birmingham, Uncle Jack Jack came and Aunt Carrie & Uncle Nate were able to come since they were on their way back from Highlands, NC. We met at our apartment & headed to lunch, then headed to the church to get Harper Kate dressed & ready for pictures. It was so nice. The church had a photographer they had to take pictures of us. Then, we went inside & had the ceremony. The church had a slideshow with pictures of all the babies and then we began the ceremony. Our pastor spoke for a few minutes, then he asked all the parents to stand up & read the letter we had written to our angel. The copy is below for all of you to read.<br />
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"Dear Harper Kate,<br />
You have no idea what an incredible gift from God you are! We dreamed of starting a family, but had no idea that God would bless us with a daughter as perfect as you. The day you were born was one of the happiest days of our lives. We were in awe the first time you looked at us with your beautiful eyes. Your smile & personality have already brought us such joy, and we cannot wait to get to know you even more. The Lord has an incredible plan for your life, and we are honored to be your parents. You might have some hard times ahead of you, but God has you in His hands. We pray that God will use us to give you a glimpse of His unfailing love and that not a day would go by where we do not cherish you. We hope that you never doubt your significance, that you have a heart for the needs of others, and that you truly understand God's grace. We are so proud to call you our daughter and look forward to our life together.<br />
We love you more than we can express,<br />
Mom & Dad.<br />
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We also recited something called A Parents Covenant in front of our friends and family. I'd like to post it here as well so that we are held accountable to all of our friends & family who couldn't join us that day.<br />
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"As a parent, I willingly accept my child as a unique gift from God. I understand that my parental responsibility involves leading my child into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and helping my child understand God's specific purpose for his or her life. Therefore, I promise today that I will strive to do the following:<br />
to recognize that my relationship with this child is a sacred trust which requires an investment of quality time & unconditional love<br />
to assume the primary responsibility to teach my child the spiritual truths and values of Scripture<br />
to pray consistently for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of my child.<br />
to create an environment within our home which demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit of Christ.<br />
Deuteronomy 6:5-7 "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." <br />
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I really appreciate our church and how seriously they take this ceremony. They want it to be special, important and for the parents to focus on what they are actually undertaking in parenting. It was a wonderful reminder of just how special our children are and how much God has entrusted them to us. I'll leave you with some pictures of this wonderful day. Harper Kate's gown was made by my mom. Each grandchild will wear the gown and each name of the grandchild is hand-sewn into the inside layer of the dress. It's extremely special and we are blessed to have such a special gown. Harper Kate also wore a necklace given to her by her great-grandmother Memaw. It's a silver cross with some hand engraving on it. It's extremely special to all of us.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BEST FACE EVER!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I thinks she's wondering, "what are we doing?!?!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another great face...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think she's almost giggling in this picture</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big, beautiful eyes! I also love her hands clasped next to her face in this picture</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sweet friend Martha who has been a GOD-SEND since I've moved here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sleeping beauty...you can barely see the beautiful cross necklace here. I should have gotten a better picture of it!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-58050410590238841952012-02-02T09:00:00.000-05:002012-02-02T09:00:16.311-05:00Month #9Man....you are getting much bigger Harper Kate. Mommy & Daddy are so very proud of you! You now weigh about 15 pounds, 8 oz. I'm not sure of your exact length, but all I know is that you are VERY tall for your age. You are in the upper percentile no doubt. You started sleeping in your own room this month! Until now, you had slept in a cradle next to Mommy. But, we moved to a new home & that meant it was time for you to be a BIG GIRL! You have done exceptionally well. No scary moments, although you do have an apnea monitor which makes your parents have a much better night sleep. :) <br />
You are still taking bites of baby food. You got to try fruits for the first time this month and you really love bananas. One food you really didn't like was peas. Don't worry little girl...we'll keep trying them! Mommy is determined you will NOT be a picky eater. :) This month at therapy Mrs. Amy wanted you to try & find your feet. She kept helping you, and now when Mommy or Daddy asks you to find your feet you know where to look. You still need some help lifting them up, but it's very exciting to see you move your hands to try & touch your feet. <br />
The GREATEST thing happened at therapy this month! You FINALLY recognized Mommy for the first time. You were looking in the big mirror & when you saw Mommy you got the biggest smile on your face. Mommy started crying because I've wanted you to recognize my face for so long. That was the best day we have had in a long time. <br />
This month also called for some exciting experiences. You went on your first trip to anywhere except Birmingham. We went to Washington, D.C. We flew up on Friday night, got there in enough time for dinner. We took the public railway to the National Mall where the Smithsonian museums are and walked to the neatest restaurant called Old Ebbitt Grill. After dinner, we walked to our hotel, spent the night and when we woke up the next morning we walked to a yummy place for breakfast next to Ford's Theatre. From there we walked back to the National Mall and checked out all of the monuments & memorials. It came quickly, but it was then time to head back to the airport. We hopped back on the train, got to the airport & headed back to Atlanta. It was a quick, but really fun trip taking advantage of your daddy's flight benefits with Delta. We hope to do that more in the future when you can fly easier! <br />
It was also time for your first Halloween. We decided we would take you trick-or-treating with your new friend William. William's daddy works at Delta with your daddy. We quickly found out it was your daddy & William's daddy FIRST time trick-or-treating too. WHAT? They used to go to fall festivals instead of trick or treat through the neighborhoods. You were pretty grumpy on Halloween so instead of being a happy ladybug, you were a grumpy ladybug, but..we went anyway! :)<br />
We also went to Tuscaloosa for your cousin Kaitie's initiation to her sorority which was the same as Mommy's,...the BEST....ADPi. :) There was a funny story that happened there and I hope you never remember it happened. :) Your Aunt Mary was keeping you in Kaitie's dorm room. When she put you in your car seat, your g-tube accidentally caught on the car seat and pulled out of your tummy. She called me in a panic and she had to come bring you to the sorority house where Mommy THOUGHT she had the syringe to put it back in FOR THE FIRST TIME! Of course, when all of this happened, you looked up at Aunt Mary and smiled, almost laughing at her. We were so glad it didn't hurt you. :) When Mommy started to put the tube back in, she realized she didn't have the right syringe. Oh No! Aunt Mary had to take me to 3 places in Tuscaloosa to try to find the right syringe. We finally thought about going to the student health center, and when we got there thank the LORD they had the right syringe. They were very sweet about it. So...there we were. You were laying in the back seat of Uncle Jeff's truck while Aunt Mary held your head and sang to you. Mommy stood at your feet praying she could get the g-tube back in. The first attempt...failed. Second attempt...failed...At this point, it's starting to bleed & mommy is really starting to panic! On the third try, Aunt Mary prayed out loud we could get it in. Third attempt...IN WITHOUT ANY TROUBLE! :) As soon as Mommy finished, she burst into tears...we put you back in your seat (you having NO TEARS I might add) and headed back to the sorority house so Mommy could initiate Kaitie. We made it just in time! Aunt Mary took you back and you were so happy. No problem at all. :)<br />
Oh little girl...You are such an adventure to all of us. Everyone in your family has learned a lot about prayer and laughter all at the same time. Mommy & Daddy wouldn't trade you for anything in this world. You are our daily delight. We love you more than you'll EVER know!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the best part of the Halloween pajamas :) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Therapy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">playing with my hands while Daddy holds me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think the Washington Monument is the most beautiful at night!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All bundled up walking around D.C. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking back from the WW II Memorial toward the Washington Monument</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lincoln Memorial </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The grumpy ladybug!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Halloween from the Pardue family!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love bathtime!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ROLL TIDE ROLL.....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love my naptime, in my OWN BED!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-78225932893295359942012-01-31T16:26:00.000-05:002012-01-31T16:26:44.263-05:00Sorry... I'm sorry to those of you who want to read my blog frequently. Yes, I have a lot of posts ready to write, but at the same time I've just been a little down/frustrated/sad lately. I wish Harper Kate was "normal" so many days, yet I love her just the way she is. I wish Harper Kate didn't have seizures, yet I can't imagine life without them. I wish Harper Kate could look in my eyes and know how very much I love her and she could say it back, yet I don't know if I'll ever hear those coveted words come out of her mouth! I think it's the month of January. While the weather has been so beautiful here, I wish we would at least have a winter. The sunshine has tried to brighten my attitude, but some days I just am "down." I wish I knew how to explain it to people. It's not that I sit around moping all day long feeling sorry for myself. That would not do ANYONE any good. And it isn't that I don't feel God's love surrounding me every day. I don't know...It's a strange thing this life I'm living. <br />
On a positive note we have been incredibly blessed with so many friends we've met in Newnan. They are wonderful and I couldn't ask for better people to support, love and care for us as each one of them have. Harper Kate has a sweet friend named <a href="http://thecookesga.blogspot.com/">Hannah</a> who is exactly 1 week younger than her. She is an absolute doll and her mom has been an incredible inspiration for me. While I have been down, God has gently, but constantly reminded me that our situation could be much harder. You see, Hannah should be a little sister ( and while she still is) her big sister is in heaven. I strongly encourage you to read her blog. I get so much of my strength from reading her blog every day. I look at Jessica & Peter knowing they miss their sweet Elizabeth every day and yet you wouldn't know it. I look at them and feel blessed that I still have my sweet angel with me. When we made a trip to the hospital a couple weeks ago (more on that later), God once again reminded me to give thanks for my situation. There was this man I rode the elevator with. He asked why we were there, so I told him. I asked the same question, knowing we would leave in a couple days. He informed me his 2 1/2 year old little boy, Garrett, had just found out he had leukemia. Can you imagine? I really can't! I can't imagine spending so much time up at the hospital. I found myself quickly thanking God for pneumonia! All that to say, that while I feel sad some days, I also find myself blessed. <br />
Last week at my Bible Study I attend on Thursday's I broke down with my small group. I sat there, surrounded by women who love Harper Kate & me dearly. They each sat there, crying with me, then each of them in their own way, whether with words or a gentle look each encouraged me more than any of them will ever know. My leader read the Jesus Calling devotion for that day. I truly believe it was meant just for me that day. I'll leave you with it, in hopes it will encourage one of you. <br />
No worries...more exciting & positive posts coming soon I promise! :) Harper Kate's first Christmas, New Years at the beach and coming Feburary 11.....HER FIRST BIRTHDAY!!! <br />
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"Give up the illusion that you deserve a problem-free life. Part of you is still hungering for the resolution of all difficulties. This is a false hope! As I told My disciples, in the world you will have trouble. Link your hope not to problem solving in this life but to the promise of an eternity of problem-free life in heaven. Instead of seeking perfection in this fallen world, pour your energy into seeking Me: the Perfect One.<br />
It is possible to enjoy Me and glorify Me in the midst of adverse circumstances. In fact, My Light shines most brightly through believers who trust Me in the dark. That kind of trust is supernatural: a production of My indwelling Spirit. When things seem all wrong, trust Me anyway. I am much less interested in right circumstances than in right responses to whatever comes your way."Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-71881857429736442952012-01-09T09:00:00.001-05:002012-01-09T09:00:11.422-05:00Month #8Boy are you getting big?? You are 27 inches long and you weigh almost 15 pounds. You continue to sleep through the night and take a morning and an afternoon nap. Finally, you are able to start taking small bites of baby food,stage 1. You love carrots and sweet potatoes! That was a very exciting day to watch you taste food for the first time. You loved it! Therapy continues to well and you are making progress. Your hands are starting to come to midline lying on your back which is a huge accomplishment because that takes so much strength. It shows us that your muscle tone is starting to get stronger and will spread to your neck as you continue to get older. <br />
We took a couple of visits to Doctors, spent a week at Scottish Rite hospital and went to Birmingham to watch the Penn State-Alabama game with Doc! We also went on your first "shopping trip" with Cookie while we were there. We got you some clothes at Once Upon A Time. They were so cute!! <br />
During month 7, you had continued spitting up a lot and it was causing you so much trouble. I was cleaning up spit up all the time and you spit up your medicine almost every time I gave it to you. Daddy and I went to see Dr Meyers, your GI dr,and he set up a meeting with a pediatric surgeon. The surgeon recommended for a g-tube to be put into your stomach since it seemed like you would be eating from a tube for an extended time,and while they did that surgery, he wanted to do what is called a fundoplication. That procedure tightened your esophagus so that you wouldn't be able to spit or throw up. Daddy and I were a bit nervous, but it seemed like the best thing to help you so all the doctors thought. We decided to go ahead with it,and so in September we took you to Scottish Rite Hospital for the procedure. <br />
Nana and Cookie came to sit with us and take care of their "babies" while we took care of you. When we got there that morning you were so happy. The nurses and doctors were so sweet and let mommy carry you all the way back to the double doors until they put you on the rolling bed. I got a few tears in my eyes while I was walking away, but Daddy was strong and made me feel much better. When we got back to our room, Nana and Cookie were there and sat with us while we waited. We talked, read magazines, and tried to keep our minds off of how long you were gone. the nurse called from the OR to let us know they were starting anesthesia and to let us know when they were starting surgery. Everything went wonderfully and they took you to recovery.<br />
You had a hard time coming out of the anesthesia and we had to wait a while to see you. That was really hard for me. I was sitting in your room when they wheeled you down the hall. I stopped in the middle of talking to Cookie because I heard your precious cry down the hall. I was so relieved to see you,but you were so fussy! I think you just didn't feel well, but you cried all afternoon. Daddy held you and got you comfortable (as he always does). Daddy and Nana went to get some lunch for all of us while Cookie and I stayed with you. Nana held you for a little bit, but then she had to leave and go take care of Jackson. Cookie was able to stay so that Daddy could go back to work the next day. Cookie would spend the spend the day with you and me at the hospital, go out and buy daddy and me dinner and then go to her hotel. She did that for three days. On the second day, we were stir crazy and you were happier so we loaded you up in the radio flyer and took you for a walk outside. You loved it!! We spent a few hours doing that over the next couple days. Cookie left the last day and we waited to be discharged from the hospital. When Daddy got off work, he came to get us. Your first (and hopefully last)hospital stay was a success!! You have been so much happier and now are going to be able to really learn how to eat! <br />
We love you little princess and so does everyone else. We are so proud of your progress and will continue to pray every day for you! Here are some pics from the month.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outfit #2 on shopping trip</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roll Tide, Game #2!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whit & HK...HK is saying "Whit, Bama is soooo much better!" </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love my daddy! Happy girl!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lying in the hospital bed thinking, what is going on?!?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First time outside in the wagon. I think she is looking up at God saying, "Thank you Lord for getting this tube out of my nose!" </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BEAUTIFUL face!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh hey everybody! Look at my new face!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Oh come on Bama! What are you doing?!?!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bama Game #4...Roll Tide Roll</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161696945125167842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859268788146859344.post-49695206596817895822012-01-06T10:17:00.000-05:002012-01-06T10:17:44.562-05:00Month #7 Month number 7 held a very exciting event for you. You went on your very first plane ride. Daddy works for Delta and so we get fly for free. We had to wait until the doctors told us it was ok for you to fly and so we decided your first flight should be to Birmingham to visit family. We flew Friday night after work and Poppy and Jackson came to pick us up. You did great on the plane. You didn't makes peep. Daddy was relieved that you didn't fuss on the plane. He didn't want any trouble. Hahaha...<br />
You continued to grow and weighed about 14 lbs, and continued to sleep well through the night. Miss Linda still had you taking small bites of rice cereal, but you really didn't like them very much. Your hands are still fascinating to you. You love to bring them to your mouth and chew on them. Your hands are also what helps to calm you down when you re upset. Your therapists are really excited about that because when you first came, you weren't able to calm yourself down at all. Eye control is a big thing for you. Until now, your eyes have wandered a lot and not had much control over them. This month you finall started to control your eyes for a few seconds. Miss Amy was really proud of you for this accomplishment. <br />
We had a couple of fun visitors this month too. Lisa came to visit. She went with us to a couple of dr appointments and helped me with you a lo. While she was here visiting, I got the stomach bug!!! Luckily, Lisa was here to help with you, because I couldn't function. :). I don't know what I would have done without her. Jennifer and Shannyn also came to AtLanta to do some shopping and so I met them for breakfast before they headed back to Nashville. <br />
You are a delightful miracle and joy to everyone who comes in contact with you. I love your personality which is coming out more and more each day. For a child that has some difficulties, you are the happiest baby I could possibly imagine. Daddy and I love you more each day and thank God for giving you to us. We couldn't imagine having any other child!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just happy on the couch..holding onto my ball (which is an accomplishment!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">EXHAUSTED at therapy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">beautiful little angel girl!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my battle wounds after some blood work</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIRST plane ride with Daddy!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We went shopping with Cole, Eli, Gage, Aunt Abby & Nana in Bham</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Out for a stroll....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FIRST BAMA GAME!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roll Tide Roll! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lisa came to visit! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breakfast with Jennifer & Shannyn...I miss you girls!</td></tr>
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