Three years, five months post op and gaining weight......

Gail from NoVa
on 9/23/08 7:01 am - Bealeton, VA
Involve Kara as much as you can so she feels "ownership", even after the baby is born.  That is the one mistake I made.  I got too wrapped up in not wanting the older one to think that she was being used as a babysitter and I think it hindered their bonding process.  Ultimately it happened, but I think it could have happened sooner if not for the way I handled it.  Enjoy and be happy - this is the time of your life.
Tam
on 9/23/08 9:49 pm - Richmond, VA
Gail,

Thank you for the advice.  It is very welcome and much appreciated.  I have been involving her as much as possible so far.  She is even helping with narrowing down some names as we speak.  I know she will do more than she says she wants to after the baby is here and I plan on giving her freedom to do as much as she wants with/for the baby.  We have been talking and so far she wants to babysit one night a month for Steve and I to have "date night" and then for small spurts every day (like for me to shower and such).  That is ok with me and I know it will progressively get to be more.  If you have any more advice...shoot it on over!

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud  mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy.  happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good!  there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it! 

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(deactivated member)
on 9/21/08 11:34 pm - Between Richmond and Charlottesville, VA
Congratulations, sweetheart! I hope I didn't forget to tell you that on Saturday! I enjoyed getting to meet you and your dear hubby. Chris and I are hoping the stork visits us soon as well! Here's hoping for a happy, healthy pregnancy! See you soon! We all really do need to get together for lunch since so many of us work or live so close.
Tam
on 9/22/08 12:18 am - Richmond, VA
Dawn

Thank you so much!  I am so glad to have finally met you.  You are just as beautiful in person as you are on the boards.  Nope, you didn't forget to tell me!  Steve really liked meeting you, too.  I am sure that if it is God's will then the stork will be visiting you and Chris before you know it.  I wish you all the luck in the world!  So far this pregnancy has been extremely happy and healthy.  I pray for the remainder to be the same.  Lunch is a must and also a road trip to your house.  I want to see all these chickens!  I think I'll be heading up to Charlottesville area on Oct. 4th (if you are free, you should join us!) so maybe we could stop by there on the way back if time permits.  Let me know what your schedule looks like!

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud  mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy.  happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good!  there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it! 

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

(deactivated member)
on 9/22/08 12:34 am - Between Richmond and Charlottesville, VA
You are welcome to stop by anytime! The chickens and I would love to see you! I am right off the interstate, and thus easy to get to. October 4th we have an all-day band competition at the high school (Goochland is hosting) but I am free on Sunday if you happen to decide to head up Sunday rather than Saturday. I need to get up to Charlottesville to Carter Mountain for apple and peach picking...Carter Mountain is literally a stone's throw from where Melinda and Gene were married.
Tam
on 9/22/08 12:50 am - Richmond, VA
That's exactly where we are going and what we will be doing!  They are having a festival that weekend.  Maybe we will change it to Sunday.  Let me see what the calandar holds!

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud  mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy.  happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good!  there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it! 

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

abbysmom
on 9/24/08 10:04 am
Congratulations on the great news! 

You wouldn't happen to be doing the apple festival would you?  I know I'm taking my daughter to it that weekend in Charlotesville!

Catherine
Tam
on 9/24/08 9:44 pm - Richmond, VA
Catherine,

Thank you so much.  We are getting more excited if that is possible!

Yep, I think it is the apple festival.  At Carters Mountain?  Let me know if that is what you are going to.  If we go the same day and you are interested...we can meet up!  It would be great to meet you.

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud  mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy.  happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good!  there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it! 

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

abbysmom
on 9/27/08 12:11 pm
We are going to Carter's Mountain.  Probably Saturday.  When are you going?

Catherine
Tam
on 9/28/08 10:07 pm - Richmond, VA
Catherine,

I think we are trying for this Sunday (Oct 5th) to make it up there.  We were trying to make it a possible for a few people to go.  Let me know if you change and can go then.  Would love to meet up!

Tammy 

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud  mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy.  happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good!  there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it! 

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

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