tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post3664988284054870593..comments2024-03-16T02:18:16.412-07:00Comments on Salt and Chocolate: Home from the HospitalMary Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147791473133449106noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-24764176659308057842008-03-17T07:21:00.000-07:002008-03-17T07:21:00.000-07:00I haven't checked in since the first portion of yo...I haven't checked in since the first portion of your 16 month update, and then read your comment... I am sending so many good, positive thoughts and vibes your way. He looks good, and I bet it's nice to be home. You asked about at home routines and most of these activities are fun to do in the morning before nap (http://writemamawrite.typepad.com/blog/2007/09/mood-changers-f.html) and most of them don't involve crowds/etc. <BR/><BR/>I'm thinking of you and your family and am humbled by your positive parenting.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469308060640479265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-41596375081495412372008-03-14T12:03:00.000-07:002008-03-14T12:03:00.000-07:00I am happy you were able to come home. I have bee...I am happy you were able to come home. I have been thinking about you a lot lately, and sending prayers your way. It's wonderful that he is still nursing and receiving that comfort from you and all the health benefits that go along with it.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11063894510131586888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-73782729871574815312008-03-14T09:09:00.000-07:002008-03-14T09:09:00.000-07:00I have been thinking of you and Rainer so much an...I have been thinking of you and Rainer so much and was so glad to see the update- he looks so good! And it is so great that he is nursing around the clock, you are giving him so much. I hope you can settle into home together and have some time to just be. So many hugs and warm thoughts header your way.taisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879175584177085316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-32238705654708440602008-03-14T07:37:00.000-07:002008-03-14T07:37:00.000-07:00So glad you guys are home. I bet it will be easie...So glad you guys are home. I bet it will be easier to keep the scary thoughts at bay when there's laundry to fold and kids to feed and toys to pick up. You sounds strong and as ready to meet this challenge as a mom can be. <BR/><BR/>When your mind wanders to the dark side and re-direction isn't working, come here and read your words for a big healthy dose of strength and inspiration.Jonah Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865642908665750067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-51322323591990492272008-03-14T05:42:00.000-07:002008-03-14T05:42:00.000-07:00I'm so glad you posted an update--and even more gl...I'm so glad you posted an update--and even more glad that things seem to be going well. I love your positive attitude. It will help you establish a "new normal"--and I know you'll figure out a way to balance that overprotective urge. I think it's a lesson all moms have to come to grips with eventually, but you're dealing with it sooner than most. I think you're going to do a great job. I'll keep praying for Rainer and your family.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02182435460157467843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-85512685530702586862008-03-14T04:00:00.000-07:002008-03-14T04:00:00.000-07:00I send healing wishes for Rainer and all of you ; ...I send healing wishes for Rainer and all of you ; ) Rainer looks GREAT!milcoloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15545114648631899849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-11977444410895760312008-03-13T21:35:00.000-07:002008-03-13T21:35:00.000-07:00MaryBeth,So glad to hear you are home. You are a ...MaryBeth,<BR/><BR/>So glad to hear you are home. You are a wonderful mama and you inspire me. You will take great care of little Rainer. Be sure to take care of yourself also. Thanks for updating as you can.<BR/><BR/>MollyOur Adventures As A Family of 4....https://www.blogger.com/profile/01960033723429432259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-78531935411708673682008-03-13T19:26:00.000-07:002008-03-13T19:26:00.000-07:00Wow, he looks very robust! You are a beautiful and...Wow, he looks very robust! You are a beautiful and inspirational Momma. I just recently started reading your blog and put a link to it on mine. I hope that's okay:) I happen to live in Lawrence,KS and saw that you used to live here too. I'm thinking of you and your sweet family and wishing the best for you all.lizziemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01334348992481894435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-33574618042645238522008-03-13T19:22:00.000-07:002008-03-13T19:22:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for taking the time to post an u...Thank you so much for taking the time to post an update about Rainer. We've been thinking about him and praying he responds well to the treatment. Your positive outlook is very inspiring.<BR/><BR/>It looks like his friends all missed him, that must have been a warm welcome home. Thank goodness you are still nursing and can give him all the comfort that brings during a stressful time. <BR/><BR/>As for your list . . . you can put a big old checkmark next to "be a good mom". <BR/><BR/>Hugs to you and we're sending our prayers and positive thoughts to Rainer and your whole family.<BR/><BR/>xoxo<BR/>Amandaamandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465214959858300784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-52233867787035422742008-03-13T18:33:00.000-07:002008-03-13T18:33:00.000-07:00That photo of Rainer sleeping in the hospital crib...That photo of Rainer sleeping in the hospital crib just made my heart pinch- he looks so sweet! You are doing such a great job of keeping your positive attitude. You and Rainer remain in my prayers.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617802221809057318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-85921034386555355332008-03-13T17:09:00.000-07:002008-03-13T17:09:00.000-07:00I'm happy to see that you're all home again. Rani...I'm happy to see that you're all home again. Ranier looks so good - and happy! You guys are in my thoughts. <BR/><BR/>BTW, you're an amazing mother, so you can just go ahead and cross that one off your list.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080599525223866250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-18100283112136146612008-03-13T16:47:00.000-07:002008-03-13T16:47:00.000-07:00i actually came to the blog tonight to look up you...i actually came to the blog tonight to look up your yummy recipe for granola and saw the post about Rainer. i've said a little prayer for him and the family. it sounds to me that you are doing everything just right. is there an address that 'little gifts' can be sent to? all my best.Fireflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00976759351468882662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-31673361732014635012008-03-13T16:25:00.000-07:002008-03-13T16:25:00.000-07:00Glad you are back home again. I know you're doing ...Glad you are back home again. I know you're doing an amazing job looking after Rainier. Don't forget to take care of yourself too. :)Mama Said Sewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04401038484584970804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-70763474173838886042008-03-13T15:54:00.000-07:002008-03-13T15:54:00.000-07:00I think you're doing amazingly well, and I bet you...I think you're doing amazingly well, and I bet your family do too. I'm glad you are home, and I'm glad you were able to stay in the hospital with Rainer - who is looking lovely, by the way! Fab that you're nursing him, I'm sure that will be helping lots. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there, we're rooting for you all.dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-27683505838418939362008-03-13T15:14:00.000-07:002008-03-13T15:14:00.000-07:00so very glad you're home...so very glad you're home...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-470391723936424462008-03-13T14:54:00.000-07:002008-03-13T14:54:00.000-07:00thanks for letting us know how you are getting on,...thanks for letting us know how you are getting on, I've been thinking of you xxxxtesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908739057086813722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-43556103129909059462008-03-13T14:07:00.000-07:002008-03-13T14:07:00.000-07:00awh sweetie, glad the adorable Rainer is home and ...awh sweetie, glad the adorable Rainer is home and doing ok. You are doing so well...you sound so strong in the face of it all. Do look after yourself too. My heart is with you, you know that...<BR/><BR/>XAnnie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692298141981772318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-61242093833077682102008-03-13T14:05:00.000-07:002008-03-13T14:05:00.000-07:00Mary Beth, my stoping to lurk to leave a post seem...Mary Beth, my stoping to lurk to leave a post seems really banal given all you have got on your plate at the moment. I don't know you and yet I feel I do from your blog, I am praying for you all. Please ensure you take time for you - you need to be strong, and if that means time out for you - then you need to take it. CaraCarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734127929876159439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-25472123560796000702008-03-13T13:59:00.000-07:002008-03-13T13:59:00.000-07:00Mary BethSo glad he is home! Happy thoughts coming...Mary Beth<BR/>So glad he is home! Happy thoughts coming from the midwest!<BR/>sent you a little e-mail<BR/>AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243640799364157263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-23053888728704410162008-03-13T13:13:00.000-07:002008-03-13T13:13:00.000-07:00Mary Beth, You are already a wonderful mother. Yo...Mary Beth, <BR/><BR/>You are already a wonderful mother. You are staying positive, you are keeping it together, and even though he is still pretty young, he knows that.<BR/><BR/>Make sure to take care of yourself too.<BR/><BR/>If we were closer I would give you both a big hug.Sarah and Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618358656098944111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-28010270829280958642008-03-13T12:26:00.000-07:002008-03-13T12:26:00.000-07:00P.S. Rainer looks GREAT!P.S. Rainer looks GREAT!Gift of Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843779880769352257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-36845002748825138202008-03-13T12:25:00.000-07:002008-03-13T12:25:00.000-07:00Oh Mary Beth, how can you put "be a good mom" on y...Oh Mary Beth, how can you put "be a good mom" on your list? Are you doubting yourself or something?Gift of Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843779880769352257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-80987416203468123882008-03-13T11:36:00.000-07:002008-03-13T11:36:00.000-07:00Oh thanks for posting an update. I know how hard i...Oh thanks for posting an update. I know how hard it is to leave your child in the hospital and I'm sure you didn't get really great rest there. I had a smile when I saw that you were nursing him still and that is going to be so good for his immune system. I hope you are eating well and staying healthy so you can spread that to your sweet little boy. I am continuing to pray for you.esusan94https://www.blogger.com/profile/15528327926546142352noreply@blogger.com