Comments on: The thing I wasn’t going to talk about (updated) http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/ One doesn't *become* a Southern lady. You either are, or you're not. No amount of acclimation will make up for a lack of upbringing based on bare feet, good manners, and the mastery of puddling rather than sweating. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:49:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Made in Richmond » Another check on the tubes http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-29536 Made in Richmond » Another check on the tubes Fri, 22 May 2009 19:35:22 +0000 http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-29536 [...] know, I know. Perspective. After this brief ordeal, we have it. Things could be SO much worse and terrifying and full of suckage. But I’m sure [...] [...] know, I know. Perspective. After this brief ordeal, we have it. Things could be SO much worse and terrifying and full of suckage. But I’m sure [...]

]]> By: Parental Crisis #001 or How I learned to love my child — Raising Richmond http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14889 Parental Crisis #001 or How I learned to love my child — Raising Richmond Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:58:48 +0000 http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14889 [...] foetus. Then we had our twenty week ultrasound Monday afternoon. You can read the whole story over here if you’d like. Short [...] [...] foetus. Then we had our twenty week ultrasound Monday afternoon. You can read the whole story over here if you’d like. Short [...]

]]> By: Laurel http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14595 Laurel Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:02:45 +0000 http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14595 Thank goodness for Ross, right? Here's hoping Dr. Christmas has good news! Thank goodness for Ross, right?

Here’s hoping Dr. Christmas has good news!

]]> By: wendy http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14589 wendy Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:14:22 +0000 http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14589 I follow your blog on RVAblogs.com and really enjoy it. You guys are so cute! Congratulations on the wee one! I know it is a scary thing, but the chances are very high that everything will be fine, fine, fine. This particular post jumped out at me for another reason though. I was born in 1971 and, the best that my doctor and I can tell now, was affected by ABS. I was born with a very small left hand that almost looks like a foot. I was not diagnosed with anything upon birth, except just that there was a deformity. Of course, this was 1971 - before ultrasounds. Despite this, I have not known anything about being different at all my entire life. I mean, I know I'm different, but I've not ever been limited in what I can do. That's because my parents from the day I was born treated me no different and let me do it all. I cannot stress enough now how important parenting is. I am now the mom to two boys - 8 and 2. I am in awe of how important this job is. Now I realize the position my parents were in and how vital their perspective was to my well being for my ENTIRE life. I owe them my whole life. Best wishes to you both as you embark on the most important job you will ever have, a job that will never end. My prayers are with you for a happy healthy baby! W I follow your blog on RVAblogs.com and really enjoy it. You guys are so cute!

Congratulations on the wee one! I know it is a scary thing, but the chances are very high that everything will be fine, fine, fine.

This particular post jumped out at me for another reason though. I was born in 1971 and, the best that my doctor and I can tell now, was affected by ABS. I was born with a very small left hand that almost looks like a foot. I was not diagnosed with anything upon birth, except just that there was a deformity. Of course, this was 1971 - before ultrasounds.

Despite this, I have not known anything about being different at all my entire life. I mean, I know I’m different, but I’ve not ever been limited in what I can do. That’s because my parents from the day I was born treated me no different and let me do it all.

I cannot stress enough now how important parenting is. I am now the mom to two boys - 8 and 2. I am in awe of how important this job is. Now I realize the position my parents were in and how vital their perspective was to my well being for my ENTIRE life. I owe them my whole life.

Best wishes to you both as you embark on the most important job you will ever have, a job that will never end. My prayers are with you for a happy healthy baby!

W

]]> By: Val http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14562 Val Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:22:23 +0000 http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14562 *hugs* You will be a wonderful parent, focus on that, and know that we never get more in life then we can handle. That sweet little baby is being cared for by the best possible source....you. Lots of prayers are coming your way, and please let us know if we can do anything. *hugs*

You will be a wonderful parent, focus on that, and know that we never get more in life then we can handle. That sweet little baby is being cared for by the best possible source….you.

Lots of prayers are coming your way, and please let us know if we can do anything.

]]> By: Nikole http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14560 Nikole Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:57:43 +0000 http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14560 I have heard so many good things about Dr. Christmas. It's great that they're getting you in so quickly. In my opinion, good, responsive care makes all the difference. Now, step away from Dr. Google. I mean it. Good thoughts coming your way. I have heard so many good things about Dr. Christmas. It’s great that they’re getting you in so quickly. In my opinion, good, responsive care makes all the difference.

Now, step away from Dr. Google. I mean it.

Good thoughts coming your way.

]]> By: Kari http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14557 Kari Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:46:49 +0000 http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14557 I'm not quite sure how I even found my way here tonight...but I just wanted to let you know that several of my friends have been to Dr. Christmas and he is *wonderful*. You're in good hands! I’m not quite sure how I even found my way here tonight…but I just wanted to let you know that several of my friends have been to Dr. Christmas and he is *wonderful*. You’re in good hands!

]]> By: John http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14555 John Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:10:12 +0000 http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14555 Dr. Christmas is one of the best in town. Second only perhaps to Dr. Steingold who was our own personal superhero. Dr. Christmas is one of the best in town. Second only perhaps to Dr. Steingold who was our own personal superhero.

]]> By: Holly http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14552 Holly Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:07:37 +0000 http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14552 Dr. Christmas is totally a good sign. When I had a huge list of names to choose from blindly, I picked my dentist bc his name sounded friendly--Garfield. It was true. Dr. Christmas is totally a good sign. When I had a huge list of names to choose from blindly, I picked my dentist bc his name sounded friendly–Garfield. It was true.

]]> By: Audrey http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14550 Audrey Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:09:53 +0000 http://madeinrichmond.net/the-thing-i-wasnt-going-to-talk-about/#comment-14550 Here's hoping for nothing but the best for you and your little one! Here’s hoping for nothing but the best for you and your little one!

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