tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post4399430128297778725..comments2024-01-30T12:13:22.632-05:00Comments on Don Mills Diva: Tears, fears and gratitudeDon Mills Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-7516465589361468222008-08-05T00:06:00.000-04:002008-08-05T00:06:00.000-04:00Hey, I didn't know this about you when I wrote my ...Hey, I didn't know this about you when I wrote my sliding doors post. <BR/><BR/>I don't believe in coincidences. Now I'm wondering why you and I have been brought together. Hmmm...scarbie dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067032043776994982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-13836619119304656342008-07-31T00:37:00.000-04:002008-07-31T00:37:00.000-04:00That must have been really frightening! So lovely ...That must have been really frightening! So lovely that in the end you had a doctor that was real and could validate that Graham was perfect!JCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-87997772700847779742008-06-19T22:01:00.000-04:002008-06-19T22:01:00.000-04:00such a touching story- I'm glad it had such a happ...such a touching story- I'm glad it had such a happy ending :)CPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049860284871030328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-85762452408902818482007-12-17T13:33:00.000-05:002007-12-17T13:33:00.000-05:00Beautiful.Graham, you, this post. Just beautiful.Beautiful.<BR/><BR/>Graham, you, this post. Just beautiful.mamatuliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02692442843330582571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-31622357571401748912007-12-17T11:03:00.000-05:002007-12-17T11:03:00.000-05:00When my son was 9 months old, he stopped gaining w...When my son was 9 months old, he stopped gaining weight. Just stopped. Our doctor referred us to a specialist, and when I saw that she had written "failure to thrive" on the referral, it was like an icy hand gripped my heart. She told me not to cry, and I was like, "Are you kidding me? This is my worst nightmare coming true. How do you not cry?"<BR/><BR/>It turned out to be a food allergy and he's fine. But I know about that fear, and I'm so glad to hear that Graham's head is just fine. His pictures are beautiful.Kayrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397302130308197831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-78492611606799346972007-12-16T18:21:00.000-05:002007-12-16T18:21:00.000-05:00We went through something similar with Big E for h...We went through something similar with Big E for his first three years when we were continuously having him tested for autism. I remember leaving from his pediatricians office with him clutched to my chest just sobbing, because NOTHING could be wrong with my perfect boy. I felt so alone. I don't wish it on anyone, yet it's good to know I wasn't alone. I'm glad Graham is okay! Hope your holidays are wonderful!GoMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03391767545224036805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-91721424540953148842007-12-16T16:13:00.000-05:002007-12-16T16:13:00.000-05:00When I started reading this, I was feeling really ...When I started reading this, I was feeling really anxious to know what the outcome of your post was going to be. I'm so glad that Graham is healthy and happy, he is a beautiful boy.lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15891006497708292264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-77195115279816754122007-12-15T23:53:00.000-05:002007-12-15T23:53:00.000-05:00I'm sorry you had to go through all that. My son ...I'm sorry you had to go through all that. My son didn't regain his birth weight for 6 weeks after he was born, and I know what that nightmare is like. I'm glad everything was OK with your son.Jennifer @ Fruit of My Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479983078312955832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-48359676158510128712007-12-15T20:18:00.000-05:002007-12-15T20:18:00.000-05:00Oh I held my breath until I got to the end and rea...Oh I held my breath until I got to the end and read that he was fine. <BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry you had to go through that but so glad he's okay. <BR/><BR/>He's beautiful btw!shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522348931524449221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-80919796015462585882007-12-15T18:26:00.000-05:002007-12-15T18:26:00.000-05:00I am glad that your son ending up being fine and p...I am glad that your son ending up being fine and perfect! I also have been through a few episodes with one or more of my children, where there was fear and anxiety over their well-being and I too am thankful every day that they are healthy and happy. This was a beatiful post and a happy ending to your sweet story. Have a good evening and I'll see you soon. KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-84909373042426935542007-12-15T11:56:00.000-05:002007-12-15T11:56:00.000-05:00This story, and the picture of him looking so incr...This story, and the picture of him looking so incredibly tiny, breaks my heart. But it's a pretty powerful contrast to the Wordless Wednesday picture - bright, beautiful, happy, and perhaps just a little bit of a handful!newduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711138086427550322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-82818606129455798622007-12-15T10:52:00.000-05:002007-12-15T10:52:00.000-05:00It is scary to realize there is nothing that exemp...It is scary to realize there is nothing that exempts you from those things. We all silently believe we are exempt from those pains and trials, that it happens to other people not us, and then we come face to face with it and realize that it really can happen to us. It is a feeling you never forget. <BR/><BR/>I'll never forget that first day at our new pediatrician, where I was, what I was wearing, what KayTar was wearing, the toy she was playing with, on the day my fears were confirmed. I think no matter what the outcome is when you face something like that, whether fears are confirmed or allayed, you change after that moment.Kylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-70412522134838616092007-12-15T10:32:00.000-05:002007-12-15T10:32:00.000-05:00What a blessing. Momtuition is so often right.I a...What a blessing. Momtuition is so often right.<BR/>I am so glad that all it is is that little G has a funny shaped head.<BR/>I'm so sorry you went through all that, but you have the right perspective on it.<BR/>Thank you for sharing this story.<BR/>You have touched me, and I'm sure many others.<BR/>Thank you for your sweet comments on my posts, too.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395575647647856801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-6997553046327716092007-12-15T09:52:00.000-05:002007-12-15T09:52:00.000-05:00This is the toughest part of motherhood, isn't it?...This is the toughest part of motherhood, isn't it? I have been there too, so many emotions and fears. <BR/><BR/>We spent over a week in the hospital with our third child... <BR/>turned out after countless tests... she was perfect.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you and your handsome fella.OHmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712111068636100187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-85957079898487954652007-12-15T08:56:00.000-05:002007-12-15T08:56:00.000-05:00Now your post made ME cry....Bad started losing we...Now your post made ME cry....Bad started losing weight at 3 months old, and the pediatrician we were referred to thought he might have Cystic Fibrosis, and it was over a month to finally get back the negative diagnosis. I still say a little thank-you prayer whenever I say that. I'm glad that your story and mine have happy endings...I just wish there weren't so many that don't.Badness Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05660823596302637985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-80220900537644386482007-12-15T06:28:00.000-05:002007-12-15T06:28:00.000-05:00I wrote about my baby boy when he was just born an...I wrote about my baby boy when he was just born and the concerns we had (and eventual surgical intervention). It's a fear that never leaves you, I think, once you've experienced it. It is there, and when others go through similar things, your heart breaks a little bit along those same lines. <BR/><BR/>Your boy is a perfect little thing. And thank goodness for that!<BR/><BR/>HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-5110946800420109762007-12-15T01:35:00.000-05:002007-12-15T01:35:00.000-05:00Just read your last 2 posts with your wordless wed...Just read your last 2 posts with your wordless wednesday picture in between. All the emotions of motherhood and your son with those beautiful eyes that just must make you melt. You've captured the essence of what we feel. Gratitude is a beautiful word.a kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506005179177196924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-79301578429096537332007-12-15T00:05:00.000-05:002007-12-15T00:05:00.000-05:00We were worried from the day we got our not so fav...We were worried from the day we got our not so favourable IPS results back. I felt like I held my breath until I delivered. <BR/><BR/>Your post gave me goosebumps.Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866502742081896301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-71435554138965580162007-12-15T00:04:00.000-05:002007-12-15T00:04:00.000-05:00We moms just know. We know. We're moms.((HUGS))We moms just know. We know. We're moms.<BR/><BR/>((HUGS))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-75575731756620440542007-12-14T23:18:00.000-05:002007-12-14T23:18:00.000-05:00I'm glad you got through that and things worked ou...I'm glad you got through that and things worked out in the end. It's always painful to hear of babies being unwell and what more, if they are our own. I just cannot imagine the pain such parents have to go through. It would certainly be heartbreaking.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08393922537279148559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-19737978671105918532007-12-14T23:10:00.000-05:002007-12-14T23:10:00.000-05:00I will have to go check out Blithely's post. I too...I will have to go check out Blithely's post. I too went through worries like that and am thankful everyday for healthy children.Mighty Morphin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244716672872427829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-28028240818923665902007-12-14T22:18:00.000-05:002007-12-14T22:18:00.000-05:00Oh Kelly, your post brought tears to my eyes. I'...Oh Kelly, your post brought tears to my eyes. I'm sorry you went through that. I've been there, actually, I am still there, on that road. Waiting to hear from this specialist or that one. It's stressful and emotionally exhausting, especially when you look at your beautiful, smiling baby and see only perfection, not the imperfections doctors are trained to notice. I am so glad your story has a happy ending, just like mine will. Bit by bit we're getting there, we're finding our way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-23756525876664332862007-12-14T21:56:00.000-05:002007-12-14T21:56:00.000-05:00I'm so glad things worked out for you -- it sounde...I'm so glad things worked out for you -- it sounded so worrisome those first few months! I still get so freaked out even if my kids have a piddly ear infection. It's great to see that he's just perfectly fine (beyond fine, really, such a cute boy!) Look how tiny he is there... they sure do grow quickly, don't they?<BR/>Have a good weekend!Karen MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.com