Triple S' coworker brought her newborn to work last week. Triple S managed to disappear to the microscope room. But, when I saw him at home later that day (and the next), his eyes said it all.
Triple S' cousin has delivered a little baby girl.
We don't feel the 'right' way about it. And, thus, we feel badly about feeling 'wrong' about it.
We should really send a present.
And another of Triple S' coworkers is pregnant again.
Thank goodness I work with old people.
And that reminds me, I worked 5 days this week to cover for the full time lady. I forgot how much I hate working. It surely doesn't leave enough time for blogging. Or baking. Or my own company.
Perhaps another reason I feel off this week. Not enough blogging. This should be like a tax deductible medical expense.
On the bright side, I am mostly over my cold.
Does anyone have a place to recommend for a small baby present (oh and the presnet idea too)? Triple S' cousin lives abroad, so will be traveling home in a month or so. I was thinking an engraved heart ornament (we have one for our anniversary, which I swear I bought at the engraving place that every mall has - but they didn't have it online). I was also thinking a baby bracelet, but I would want one that could be expanded (ie add links) as the girl gets older. Any recommendations?
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Serenity Joy almost made it into this world alive, but almost doesn't count. Her little sister did make it.
When we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that's present -- love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature and personal pursuits that bring us pleasure -- the wasteland of illusion falls away and we experience Heaven on earth.
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- March 2010 - Beanie makes it
- July 2009 - BFP
- December 12, 2008 - We finally take our 'honeymoon' vacation
- September 18, 2008 - D & C
- Septermber 12, 2008 - no heartbeat
- August 27, 2008 - 'indeterminate' u/s
- August 17, 2008 BFP - Double holy freakout!
- June 30, 2008 - Official last day of employment with stupevisor
- February 13, 2008 - Serenity's due date
- February 6, 2008 - Serenity is delivered
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- June 11, 2007 - BFP - holy freakout!
- April 2007 - 'Hey, let's stop trying to not get pregnant'
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9 comments:
Birks used to sell that sort of thing. Even if it doesn't fit any more, people still keep it.
I still have my bracelet.
http://www.birks.com/
You know, that's exactly why I feel so overworked-- it doesn't leave time for blogging, so I sneak that in between, and I stay up way too late.
Hope this next week is easier on you.
I have a link on my blog about dead baby jewelry but the company also makes beautiful charm bracelets etc.. and not too pricey either.
Also, if the whole dealing with baby gifts issue gets overwhelmng, I think books are a great gift for babies. Really nice quality hardback books. They last and they get so much more out of them than clothes or toys...but I am a book whore (to use a phrase from a good blogger buddy of mine:))
xxoo
I have no recommendations, but highly recommend internet shopping - it has been the only way I've been able to handle gifts for babies & small children these last 6 months.
I have taken to just going to thier registries on BRU and judging them for their decisions in stuff. Judging makes it easier :) Then I pick something they want and a stroller toy and hit send. Done and done.
Sorry it's raining babies over there too.
Argh about covers it, but I'm glad the cold is subsiding. And I have no suggestions, but will be looking for a gift for the nephew soon (hopefully), so I'll be scanning your comments.
Hope things get easier.
I don't think that you have to feel "right" about it. I still don't feel right when I have friends or family that have normal pregnancies and healthy babies. Hugs.
You have some lovely gift ideas! I was going to recommend a gift certificate sent through the mail (or e-mail) but the bracelet or engraved heart ideas are very sweet.
I want to work with old people too...
Glad to hear you are starting to feel better.
I recently "had" to purchase a gift for a newly pregnant friend because it was the "right" thing to do and I didn't want anyone to think I was feeling the "wrong" way about it. I bought her a Pregnancy Record Book. The same one I bought for my son. Obviously that wouldn't work here, but I was relating with your feelings on purchasing a gift when you sort of feel "wrong" about the whole thing.
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