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Don't leab me.


This adjustment back to normal has really been tough on my kids. McKenzie and Alex are struggling in ways that I am surprised by. Alex still won't sleep in his own room and he isn't eating much. He wants to sleep with someone. McKenzie is just cranky and wants to eat all the time. She is apparently like me. Stress equals eating. Maylin has been very turbulent. She got over how she was at first and became very lovey. She had to kiss me, hold my hand, follow me, etc. That got better and we seemed to be on the path to normal....okay, whatever normal is? Right? Anyway, yesterday Maylin just sobbed hysterically every time I would leave the room. Last night she cried out for me several times and this morning she woke screaming for me in a terrible way. Today I told her I had to leave for a minute and do payroll and she fell apart. She was sobbing. She kept saying "Don't leab me, mommy." She said this over and over again through sobs and giant tears. I would pretty much do anything for her with that sad little deal going on. I guess I am a sucker.

Austin had a follow-up yesterday. So far, so good. He will be seen in 2 months. The picture above was taken pre-surgery. We went to Idaho to see my family. I found this incredible field. Isn't she darling!

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Lisa~~ said…
So sorry that it has been so rough on the children. I know with time, love and family support they all will return to normal. Good to hear that Austin is doing so well.
August 14, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Eliza2006 said…
Things will eventually get back to normal. Glad to hear Austin is doing well. That pic of Maylin is so cute!

tiffany
August 14, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Anonymous said…
Hoping that the kids adjust back to "normal". You have all been through an incredible amount of stress. Glad that Austin is doing better:)
August 14, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Lisa and Tate said…
She is adorable....

Glad Austin is better! Kenzie is a typical female... I think we all stress eat. EVIDENCE is me!

I am sure Maylin "normal" will be coming soon....
August 15, 2008 at 10:31 AM
RamblingMother said…
hugs to you and Maylin!
August 15, 2008 at 11:49 AM
hooli said…
I think we drove past that same field and I wanted the boys to stand in for a photo. But they would have NONE of it.

PS -- please give me some leads on something to send Austin. I've created a whole care package for the whole family. But I'm totally stumped on what to send A. Ironic, right?
August 15, 2008 at 7:35 PM
Erin said…
So sorry that your children are having these fears. It could be seen as healthy---that they finally feel safe to let down and show their stress (as they know that you are getting stronger now?). My children went through everything that you are describing after our family's tragedy. I am quite sure that it is the way children process such trauma. We try to be very frank and open. I know that when children see someone they love go through so much suffering, they can develop fears about everyone they love (thus, the sleeping in your room, clinging to you, etc.) It is VERY rough to watch your children go through this. I am terribly sorry that you have all endured so much. Just keep breathing in and out...
August 15, 2008 at 8:03 PM
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