Our Little Teapot: Old pics

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Old pics

The kids promise to start taking a bunch of pictures this summer. Now that school is out. Especially college.

We miss seeing these kinds of faces. Ever since she had that tube overnight in January, her gag reflex is in full force.

8 comments:

Laurie in Ca. said...: Hey there Miss Connie,

I sure have missed you and updating on how Mallorie is doing. Look at all those ponytails. I see 5 but it looks like there might be 6 of them. Holy Cow they are cute. Where did you find the purple bands holding them? These are what I need for Hannah as her hair is getting thick and longer too:) Precious pictures and hope you are all doing good my friend. I love you.

Love and Hugs, Laurie; Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 2:41:00 PM CDT
Angie said...: Connie,

love the pictures, and especially the one with all the pig tails!! So cute. And is that your chicken?

love,

Angie; Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 9:27:00 PM CDT
ANewKindOfPerfect said...: I have been waiting for an update, I'm glad things are going smoothly. I love the new pictures. :) I wanna squish her little cheeks in that last picture!; Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 10:15:00 PM CDT
Yin May said...: thanks for finally posting! yeah we miss pix of mal too. that last one is so funny. and what's your chicken doing here? hahaha; Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 7:29:00 PM CDT
Cathy said...: I am so glad the kids are out, hoping that means lots more pics to come. You need to put those precious faces in with Mallorie also. I am jealous about the piggie tails. We aren't even close.
Connie, i am also glad you are feeling better. With that I am hoping you find a way to take care of Connie also. thank you for your constant support.; Monday, June 8, 2009 at 8:01:00 AM CDT
The VW's said...: Good hearing from you! I love Mallorie pictures!!!; Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 4:51:00 PM CDT
Yin May said...: Happy Birthday Connie! A little bird told us... : ); Monday, June 15, 2009 at 9:16:00 PM CDT
The VW's said...: Happy Birthday Connie!!! Best wishes and prayers being sent your way! HUGS!!!; Monday, June 15, 2009 at 11:11:00 PM CDT

the beginning of mallorie rose's story

In October 2006, we went for an ultrasound for our fifth child, and were told that our daughter probably had a chromosomal defect. We were urged to get an amniocentesis so that genetic testing could be done, “so the doctors will know what decisions to make.” The specialist told us that he suspected Trisomy 13 or 18, and if he was correct, then no OB would do a c-section because it wouldn’t make a difference for the end outcome. Besides, no surgeon would operate on her back (she had a meningocele – spina bifida), because “Trisomy 18 and 13 are what are called lethal conditions. They are incompatible with life.”

That’s how our story with her began, but it is most certainly not the end. As her amazing pediatrician said about examining her at birth, “I looked into her eyes, and she looked back at me and said, I’m here for the long haul, chick.”