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Santa gave Sam some silly putty for Christmas. To give him something to do in between calls at work. We got a little bored yesterday and this is what we did just before he left for work.

THE DAY I BECAME A HEART MOMMY!

THE DAY I BECAME A HEART MOMMY!
I found this poem from a friends site. It somewhat describes what my new life is like!

One day my world came crashing down,

I'll never be the same.

They told me that my baby was sick.

I thought, "Am I to blame"?

I don't think I can handle this.

I am really not that strong.

It seemed my heart was breaking.

I have loved her for so long.

I will not give up on this child.

I will listen to your advice.

I will give my daughter any chance.

No matter what the price.

I will learn all that I need

To help my baby thrive.

I'll even use that feeding tube.

My child must survive!

Will she need a lot of therapy?

Will she gain the needed weight?

Please God, help me do this.

As I accept our fate.

When the monitors beep at night,

it serves as my reminder.

How many parents would love that sound.

Tomorrow I will be kinder.

As another Angel earns his wings,

I run to my baby's bed.

I watch her sleep for quite a while.

I bend down and kiss her head.

I cry for the parents whose hearts have been broken.

I look to You wondering why?Oh Lord,

I just can't know your ways....

no matter how I try.

And yet, I trust you hold her life,

and guide us through each day.

My mind says savor each moment she's here,

but my heart begs, "PLEASE let her stay"!

From pacing the surgical waiting room,

to sitting by her bed.

From wishing for a good nights sleep,

to learning every med.

From wondering, "Will she be alright?",

to watching her reach out her hands.

With every smile my heart just melts,

despite life's harsh demands.

For all who see that faded line.

I look to them and smile.

You see my child is loved so much.

I would face ANY trial.

That scar I trace with my finger

(It's the door to her beautiful heart).

God must have known how much I'd love her

(Just as He loved her from the start).

A heart mom is always a heart mom.

Now wise beyond her years.

For those who have angels in heaven,

Our hearts share in all of your tears.

Every day I will try and remember,

I was chosen for her (and no other).

I will always embrace that beautiful day.......

When I became a "Heart Mother".

"author unknown"

Doctors, Doctors, Doctors....

Last Tuesday we took Misky to see a chiropractor that was recommended by a family member. It was fun to see what he could do with Mariska and did some adjustments that are supposed to help the mind and the heart and liver afterwards she seemed to be much happier during the night and wasn't nearly as mad as she would get at night. Later in the week on Wednesday we went to her pediatrician for her 2 month checkup to see how she was doing and their was some great news. She had gained one pound and is now 9 pounds. Although she is slightly smaller in size than an average baby her age. The Pediatrician said she has developed mentally and has caught up to any normal baby her age and maybe even more than expected. Afterwards they gave her six immunizations 5 shots and one oral. She didn't like it too much but all went well when it was all over. The following day we decided to record her on video camera because she was cooing allot and trying to take. Then funny thing was that in one moment Melynda mentioned on the video that Mariska was doing really good, immediately afterwards we caught on video what sounded like her first words. Which was "I'm Good", at first we didn't realize it but as we played back the video camera it was exactly what she said. Wow, we are thinking either it is just a coincidence or we have a really special baby.

Hungry Hungry Hippo!

Mariska surprised me today. After throwing up most of the last bottle and the bath to clean her up. (she loves baths, sits there with a smile on her face and kicks a little in the water, doesn't even mind if waters running down her face.) she ate over 3oz. That's the most she has ever ate at once, I was wasn't sure if she would keep it down but she did. I jumped online to message Sam about how much she ate. haha Its wonderful how little things can make you so happy. We see her pediatrician tomorrow, and find out how much she weighs, she has been getting heavier and is filling out every where, seem like every day she is changing, its so wonderful. Love, Melynda and family

Two Months!

Mariska is two months today! What a ride it has been for us. I'm not sure what to say today. Mariska has been fine so far with being off her Reglan. I have to say it been nice not having to give it to her every 6 hours. It by far was the best smelling med she had, smelled like french vanilla frosting. I got Misky to nurse for 13 mins, I was so excited, something finally worked. I had to leave her in her bouncy set and bend over the top of her, not the most comfortable position but it worked for a while. :) hopefully tomorrow it will get her to do it again. Looks like my dad (Mariska's grandpa) is staying in Iraq for a few more months. He was called to be the 2nd counselor to the Bishop in their Branch a few weeks a go. He is loving it so far. There was talk that he was going to be sent back home with the rest of the group, he was kind of sad about leaving his calling. He has to move to Balad airbase. We're so proud of him for being over there. Hes missed all the events with Mariska, he might be home before Misky has the next surgery. Take care, we love you all. Melynda and family Here's a picture of him and the group.

Smiles

Mariska has been starting to smile more and more. She's been trying to laugh when we play with her. Some times a squeek will come out. Shes so much fun, such a happy little girl. Its been about every other day that shes super happy and smiles every time we look at her. Then the other days shes just not as happy, and cries a lot more. But dont we all have out good and bad days. She has such a strong personality and it comes out more each day. Every time I look at her she changes, she'll have a new smile, and is just getting so big. She finally is out of her newborn clothing, seeing how shes 8 weeks now.
Love Melynda and family