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Today the cribs are being taken down. Today one is being sold. It's the end of an era. I feel sad. The girls have been using the cribs as toddler beds (they convert) but its time to move on for them.
As I look at the crib taken a part and in pieces I am reminded of the day of its purchase. It was a very dark time in my life. We did not know if we would even need it. In an effort to cheer us up we were given some money as a gift. This crib was found and it was the same brand and matched our other crib (as close as possible). As you know the twins were Monoamniotic and we were told their chances of survival were not good. At the time I was pregnant the care I received was far less aggressive than it is now just a few years later. The chances of loss were very real and very hard to deal with. Every moment of every day I was terrified, too worried to dream about my babies and their future lives. Too worried I would loose them. Every day I watched the monitors and wondered if it would be enough. I studied the strips and medical information trying desperately to not miss a warning sign to know if we should deliver. All the while this crib sat in pieces nothing put together nothing ready. After the twins made their safe arrival I have many fond memories of my miracle babies in that crib, safe and happy. What a miracle was brought in my life. What a blessing I have received.
Twins home safely together....
I have managed to sell my favorite crib, the one that all of my kids have used (we bought a second when we had the twins) to my mom for grandchildren or when my sisters have their babies. That helps to know its not gone forever. I remember being pregnant with Lindsey and shopping all the time for that perfect crib. I have so many memories of my babies in that crib. I am glad it won't be gone completely. I know I am nuts.
Jacob's nursery (this is the crib that went through all the kids)
It was Sydney's crib most recently...
You might ask why we are taking on another big move and mess in the wings of my last post. The crib and dresser sold last weekend so there is no more waiting on this one. So we have cribs to be taken down, dressers to be unloaded, new beds to put together, dresser to be brought up, and mattresses/box springs to be purchased all today!
It truly is the end of an era. Big girl room still a work in progress.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
The end of an era...
Posted by Laura at 9:26 AM
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I can't wait to see how their new room looks. I've been feeling the same way. My boys are finally both sleeping through the night in their bed, and it's sort of sad to not have "babies" anymore.
Hi Laura - I'm so glad you came over - I am so pleased to meet you and your precious twins (and your two other beautiful children as well). I loved seeing your twins in their crib as it brings back such fond memories of my girls when they are so tiny! Your girls are beautiful and I am so happy to hear that they were delivered healthy and that are bringing such joy to your life. When I was pregnant with my girls (15 years ago), we new they were twins but didn't even know they were identical (let alone monoamniotic) until they were delivered. I did not have to go through the months of worry, as I was unaware of the danger they had been in - a blessing of sorts - but they were certainly lucky. My twins had tied their cords in a knot and one of the cords had pulled away from the placenta and was hanging on by bloodvessels - all of which would have killed one or both if my doctor had not chosen to take them at 36 weeks. We were so lucky - as were you. They are so special, these twins of ours - were are so blessed.
I am so pleased to meet you - I hope to see you soon. You have 3 girls and one boy (right?) just like me - we have lots in common - we are going to be great friends. Take care and have a good Sunday.
Ps - I loved this post.
I know the new era will bring many new great memories.
I am new to your blog so I did not know about your twins.i can not imagine how scary of a time that must have been.
You have a beautiful family and I will be back to read more.
I'm so glad you left a comment on my blog! It's always fun to chat with others with twins. How wonderful that your twins were ok & are so beautiful!
Loved this post. With our twins being the last babies, all of these milestones are even more profound I think. Congrats on selling the furniture and good luck with all of the transitioning!
Laura, you made me think of the day when we will have to take down our cribs and I'm sure I will feel some sadness as well. But, at lease the cribs are going to another family who will use it to care for their own babies.
Hope you are catching up on some sleep.
Nice post. Cute mircales! Thanks for your words, I've left a reply on my recent post.
Laura, Have I told you lately that I absolutely love reading your blog?! Your words always make me reflect on myself and all of the blessings in my life. You often put into words my thoughts and feelings but you say it better than I ever could.
No, this isn't about this particular post but this one and the last 4 or so before it that I haven't replied to.
Keep up the good work! And by the way, I think you are a GREAT Mom! and that your children are very blessed to have you.
I love the pictures of the twins in the crib- so precious! I know putting away the crib is so hard, and it means so much more to you for the struggles joy it represents.
Its funny how we attach memories to things. It makes it hard to give them up.
This new era will be amazing and wonderful and full of new memories, but I know how you feel about time and moving on. It seems like it all goes so fast.
I love you post too! With every pregancy I have that fear that something is going to go wrong and then when I was pregnant with the twins I had double that fear but I can't even imagine the way you felt going through all that you did! I love the picture of your little burrito babies. They're so sweat lying next to each other!
Oh that must be so hard!!!!! No more little babies. Now the fun starts though! I am DREADING the day that I have to take the twins out of the cribs though. They are already starting to figure out they can climb out of them if they try hard enough!
I recall that fear and keeping things in pieces and not put together. I didn't go into the twins' room and didn't buy mattresses until they came home from NICU. Such a scary time. But, as you said, a new era has begun! I'm glad the crib is still in the family!
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