Redinator's First Hatch-Along

[ChickenChick46]

I can't even imagine a loss like that. My dad's given me a few scares the last couple of years, but losing a child I just

It's definitely not something a parent should ever have to go through. I'm sorry about your dad's scares too.

 

[redinator]

It's definitely not something a parent should ever have to go through. I'm sorry about your dad's scares too.

The first time sent me in hysterics, I honestly thought he wasn't coming home from the hospital. Second time was almost as bad, but he'd survived the last 'cardiac event' so there was a chance he'd be ok. Third time I decided I couldn't keep going to crazy town every time he landed in the hospital. His cardiologist said, "This maybe what your new normal looks like, now" I quit working and I spend as much time as I can with him now.

 

[ChickenChick46]

The first time sent me in hysterics, I honestly thought he wasn't coming home from the hospital. Second time was almost as bad, but he'd survived the last 'cardiac event' so there was a chance he'd be ok. Third time I decided I couldn't keep going to crazy town every time he landed in the hospital. His cardiologist said, "This maybe what your new normal looks like, now" I quit working and I spend as much time as I can with him now.

I'm so sorry. I'm glad you're able to be with him more. That means the world.

 

[redinator]

I'm so sorry. I'm glad you're able to be with him more. That means the world.

It's been two years since his last cardiac event, I joke and tell next time he wants to hang out just say so . . .drop all the theatrics, lol

 

[Slothinc]

She probably knew. Different scenario and a very long story, but I once had a German Shepherd mix that always slept in my son's room. For 2 nights, she slept in between the cribs in my twin girls' bedroom, when they were 11 months old. Our girls were preemies (3 months early) and one of them had serious complications. On the second night that Kate slept in their room, we lost our little girl. Kate never slept in there again. I know she knew, somehow.

Oh darling, this brings me to tears. I can’t imagine. I am so glad to hear you are doing well now. I can’t imagine all that you went through. My first had a very rough start of life and it was touch and go for a long while. We were prepared to say goodbye but thankfully didnt have to, but we still have pretty heavy daily struggles due to the rough start. If we had said goodbye, I know that the Lord would have carried me through. Trials like this give us experience and make us stronger. Love and hugs for your family

 

[ChickenChick46]

Oh darling, this brings me to tears. I can’t imagine. I am so glad to hear you are doing well now. I can’t imagine all that you went through. My first had a very rough start of life and it was touch and go for a long while. We were prepared to say goodbye but thankfully didnt have to, but we still have pretty heavy daily struggles due to the rough start. If we had said goodbye, I know that the Lord would have carried me through. Trials like this give us experience and make us stronger. Love and hugs for your family

I'm so very glad you didn't lose your baby. Our surviving twin is 11 now and she's a perfect miracle. It definitely did make me stronger, and it made me a better mother. I leaned that a spotless house matters far less than a tea party with my girls, and so many other little things. Thank you for your kind words. Hugs to you and your family too!

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

@ChickenChick46 I am just catching up on this thread and that broke my heart. You’re so right about clean houses and tea parties! I quit my career to be home with my girls and I am very blessed to be able to do so. A little crazy but very blessed. The mess is temporary. Spending time with them is what matters!

 

[redinator]

@BlindLemonChicken and @Slothinc thank you both for your heartfelt responses to @ChickenChick46

I was truly at a loss for words. People like y'all is why I keep returning to the site

 

[redinator]

I was trying to get one last round of pictures to close out this thread with names of the chicks, but Pot's 4 chicks are apparently quadruplets and I can not tell them apart, lol. I'll get leg bands or something and give it another go tomorrow.

 

[ChickenChick46]

@ChickenChick46 I am just catching up on this thread and that broke my heart. You’re so right about clean houses and tea parties! I quit my career to be home with my girls and I am very blessed to be able to do so. A little crazy but very blessed. The mess is temporary. Spending time with them is what matters!

Yes, exactly! I was just 17 when my first son was born, and I wanted so badly to show the world that I wouldn't be just another teen mom. I worked, went to school, and cared for him. 4 years later, his sister came along, and then I became a single mom. I went through EMT school and was working 24 hour shifts on an ambulance, while still maintaining the house and trying to be the best mom i could to a 4 year old and an infant.

Then I met my now husband, and our lives changed for the better. I was able to get off the ambulance and be home with our kids. But that urge to, I don't know, prove myself, never went away and I always felt like I needed to go above and beyond to keep things in order and neat all the time.

But not after we lost our baby. I still keep things clean, but other things are more important. They're a little old for tea parties these days, but I'll take an evening of goofy conversation on the porch with my family any day. The floors can wait.