Thursday, May 29, 2014

Savannah Mae turns three...

Dear Savannah,

You are now three!! Where did the years go? It seems like yesterday when we were living in the NICU at MGH. I am so glad we are home. The only thing I miss other than the staff and chocolate cookies is the shower. It was a very hot high pressure shower. I did have to wear flip flops though.

As tradition started last year, a cupcake for breakfast. This is to teach you that it is not an ordinary day, but a very special day. A cupcake was in order when you woke up. Crazy thing is, you slept until 11 am, like a teenager would do. We will continue this tradition of the breakfast cupcake each year.

You were spoiled with extra love. The weather was raw and chilly so we spent the day indoors. We ordered five guys and invited Nana, Eileen, and your cousins over for dinner, cake, and ice cream. You love burgers with ketchup and cheese. It was a good celebration of your life.  The last two years, we have not had a big party. They are overwhelming to you. However, we will always celebrate you on May 23.

I love you for everything you are. You are beautiful. feisty, and ever so sweet . You are learning more and working really hard. I am proud to be your mom..

I love you, my little love bucket!!

Love, Mommy
The cake was a three, cut by Daddy, frosted and baked by Mommy.

Mimi picked the best flower garden!!

Thinking about all my presents!!

Spoiled!!

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Therapists are like family

Dear Savannah,

Every night, I put you to bed and within thirty minutes, you are awake. Night after night after night.  Tonight was not an exception. I turned on the monitor at just the right moment. You were giggling. I wonder if you think this is a fun game? I really don't mind, it just disturbs the sleep you need. Maybe you are excited about your birthday?
Awake and happy about it:)




This past Friday, we started to say goodbye to the life we are so comfortable living. Therapy is ending, tomorrow. We had our last visit with Arielle on Friday and Holly and Mary today. I have been extremely emotional with this change. I know I will miss them. I am worried about how it will make you feel. You have been receiving therapy in our home ever since you were three months old. Our therapists are family to us.
Arielle, your SLP

You have been a little rock star lately. Last Friday, you sat independent for near thirty seconds. That's huge! You have been looking for your food when we feed you by turning to locate your spoon. You love to stand with support and even protest me putting you in your stroller, car seat, or on the floor, by standing. You are also quite content lifting your head while on your tummy. You are such an awesome little girl and Mommy is really proud. I think it is your way of pleading for your therapists to stay in your life because you are using the skills you have worked so hard at achieving. I will stay in touch with all of them, don't worry. We still send our NICU nurses updates and photos.
Head Lifts

Sitting, with a little help.

I am waiting on some flowers to finish your birthday shirt and hat. I can't wait. I also need to make cupcakes for group. Another very busy week. I love you sweet Savannah Mae.

Love, Mommy

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Mother's Day

Dear Savannah,

First and foremost, thank you for giving me the best job on the planet, motherhood. I have learned so much about life in the past three years. You, my love, are my tiniest teacher. My live for you continues to grow and grow and grow, just like you. Thank you Savannah, for being my daughter. You are truly wonderful.

We spent the weekend together as a family. Daddy had the weekend off, so I had a chance to catch up on some household organizing. It's not much fun, but I love when our house feels cleaned and organized. We invited Nana over for dinner last night and Daddy cooked his yummy Mac and cheese and grilled a pork tenderloin. We still watch in amazement as you eat and wonder where you put it. :)
After all, you were weighed in at a whopping 22.6 lbs this week. I assure them that you don't gain because you are constantly moving and it has nothing to do with the amount of food you consume daily.

Today, after your twenty minute nap, we took a walk through town. So many families and mommies were out with their strollers. The weather was perfect today. We stopped for a treat and found and sat in the grassy field by the wharf. Our perfect day ended with ice cream and again, I could barely get a bite. Maybe it's time that we buy you your own.
Sitting like a big girl

Snuggles on the wharf

Daddy, because we love him too.

Mother's Day is about celebrating your mom and I wish we could have spent the day with Mimi. She is an incredible role model to me. She is compassionate and understanding. She has been a very good Mimi to you, she spoils you. I couldn't help but think how she must miss her own mom, Grandmother Dian.  It also made me think of all the mommies who have lost their babies.  Baby Mason in particular. Makes my heart ache for all of them. Life is truly precious.

Thank you again Savannah for giving me the most important role in life. I adore you and I love you fiercely. You have opened my eyes to a world I never knew and I feel that I am a better person because of you. I will continue to grow and learn more along our journey. I love you to the moon and back.

Love,  Mommy