tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post115919354544731647..comments2007-02-17T09:35:10.656-05:00karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05483505184799130550noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159390007236714572006-09-27T16:46:00.000-04:002006-09-27T16:46:00.000-04:002006-09-27T16:46:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Karla! Your apprehension with the baby is completely understandable. I am sure that when you hold your own baby boy and get to feel that love without having it mixed with sadness, you will be able to breathe easier. Til then, I am thinking of you and wishing you all the best.

Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799760877090917786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159331425469662492006-09-27T00:30:00.000-04:002006-09-27T00:30:00.000-04:002006-09-27T00:30:00.000-04:00

You sweet, sweet thing, everything will be ok. It will.

Finellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738010726242621617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159272173313547062006-09-26T08:02:00.000-04:002006-09-26T08:02:00.000-04:002006-09-26T08:02:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday!!The way that you feel is completely understandable. It is only natural that you want to protect yourself as well as your emotions. I have a very close friend who is going through the same thing right now. She lost her baby at 27 weeks and is now in her 27th week of pregnancy. She also has a hard time with new babies, so don't feel that you are being selfish... the way you are

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03590791259711362573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159244352223956752006-09-26T00:19:00.000-04:002006-09-26T00:19:00.000-04:002006-09-26T00:19:00.000-04:00

Ah well, we're all human and a swell of conflicting thoughts and emotions. You're surviving your pain as best you can, and you intuitively know what the best way for you is. Or so I think, but it's late, and I probably didn't make an ounce of sense just now.

Anvilcloudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159229783317374192006-09-25T20:16:00.000-04:002006-09-25T20:16:00.000-04:002006-09-25T20:16:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday!Karla, I agree with everyone that your reasons for being protective of your emotions is valid. I really hope family can understand. I really hope they do. Your little guy will be her before you know it. You have so many people praying, hoping and cheering you on. It is really cool you have gotten to meet some bloggin buddies. I wonder if I will ever meet any!!

Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02575070690254630205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159228962866141822006-09-25T20:02:00.000-04:002006-09-25T20:02:00.000-04:002006-09-25T20:02:00.000-04:00

great post as always......totally understandable about the holding the baby

rachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085050615125716444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159224800435488832006-09-25T18:53:00.000-04:002006-09-25T18:53:00.000-04:002006-09-25T18:53:00.000-04:00

One more thing that I remembered while walking to class earlier today. Your comment on me being fashionable was almost laughable but incredibly sweet. I am very much an unfashionable person and I put my roommates to shame. But, my one roommate helped me pick my outfit at the mall then laid out some jewellery for me to wear and even did my makeup!You know, just for the record :p

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06262963090837264139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159219104035793582006-09-25T17:18:00.000-04:002006-09-25T17:18:00.000-04:002006-09-25T17:18:00.000-04:00

Happy Happy Birthday, my friend!I can totally understand your feeling that the next baby you want to hold being your own. I don't think there is any shame in it at all. And in my comments, you let a name out, is that the one you've decided on?

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604097511444010759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159212910165426422006-09-25T15:35:00.000-04:002006-09-25T15:35:00.000-04:002006-09-25T15:35:00.000-04:00

I am so jealous you got to meet Kristin. She is so fabulous!I am so sorry Karla you are having a hard time with baby clarks arrival but you will have a beautiful boy of your own in a couple of months and then your mindset can change. For now be cautious, guard your heart, there is nothing wrong with how you are feeling!

TBGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04706763719847053772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159209713945472502006-09-25T14:41:00.000-04:002006-09-25T14:41:00.000-04:002006-09-25T14:41:00.000-04:00

I just found your blog via Kristin and spent the weekend poring over your archives. My heart broke for you and the loss of sweet Ava. You are beautiful and great writer.

Amandahttp://www.kickyboots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159208521662045412006-09-25T14:22:00.000-04:002006-09-25T14:22:00.000-04:002006-09-25T14:22:00.000-04:00

I suspect these feelings of jealousy will dissapear when you have a beautiful, happy baby of your own. I'm so sorry for your loss, and am wishing you a healthy baby this time, and an easy labor.My grandmother used to be a daring, adventurous, dance on the table type person...then she lost her son and her husband in quick succession. Though she still had her two other children to comfort her, my

Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13157692086581512656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159206778938550952006-09-25T13:52:00.000-04:002006-09-25T13:52:00.000-04:002006-09-25T13:52:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday!! I thought that you looked young but I didn't want to be rude and ask your age :SIt was great meeting you and I can't wait to 'see' the day when you are able to hold your own sweet baby.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06262963090837264139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159204173465278852006-09-25T13:09:00.000-04:002006-09-25T13:09:00.000-04:002006-09-25T13:09:00.000-04:00

I'm trying to picture tiny little you and super-tall Kristin standing together. Too cute!You will be holding your very own baby soon enough...and it will all be worth it.

Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05369978641581682398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159202132611565012006-09-25T12:35:00.000-04:002006-09-25T12:35:00.000-04:002006-09-25T12:35:00.000-04:00

Happy birthday. Your emotions are completely valid. I had a hard time looking at babies after Matthew died too.

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975795000759157299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159198325494439842006-09-25T11:32:00.000-04:002006-09-25T11:32:00.000-04:002006-09-25T11:32:00.000-04:00

I understand too, Karla. Wallow. You heart might need it.Also: you are so lovely and graceful you put me to loud gawky shame. And yes, go ahead and post the pics if you like, they are yours!Loved meeting you.

Kristinhttp://www.tallnlucky.blogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1159195450706232462006-09-25T10:44:00.000-04:002006-09-25T10:44:00.000-04:002006-09-25T10:44:00.000-04:00

I totally understand where you are at. Sometimes it I need to hold a baby and smell it's head. Other times I can barely stand them in my peripheral vision. Depends on where you are with grief at that moment I think.

KittyBeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04042671046589134560noreply@blogger.com