So today, we met with Malka's Birth Mom. "Birth Mama V." as we refer to her with Malka. Her "Tummy mommy," and we are her "heart mommies." Malka grew in Birth Mama V's tummy, but she also grew in our hearts. It was just.so.wonderful to hang out with them both, and with V's friend J, … Continue reading It makes me just a little verklempt…

So today, we met with Malka's Birth Mom. "Birth Mama V." as we refer to her with Malka. Her "Tummy mommy," and we are her "heart mommies." Malka grew in Birth Mama V's tummy, but she also grew in our hearts. It was just.so.wonderful to hang out with them both, and with V's friend J, … Continue reading It makes me just a little verklempt…

So the other day, the coldest one of the year thus far, I'm walking Malka to day care - she's all bundled up, even with a blanket over her, and the wind guard in place. Half way there, she starts SCREAMING at the top of her lungs, full on tears, the works. I sing to … Continue reading Apparently, Malka does NOT "do" cold…

So the other day, the coldest one of the year thus far, I'm walking Malka to day care - she's all bundled up, even with a blanket over her, and the wind guard in place. Half way there, she starts SCREAMING at the top of her lungs, full on tears, the works. I sing to … Continue reading Apparently, Malka does NOT "do" cold…

K and W, I'm so sorry for your loss...Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.When an animal dies that has been especially close tosomeone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There aremeadows and hills for all of our special friends so theycan run and play together. There is plenty of … Continue reading For Blitz…

K and W, I'm so sorry for your loss...Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.When an animal dies that has been especially close tosomeone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There aremeadows and hills for all of our special friends so theycan run and play together. There is plenty of … Continue reading For Blitz…

One wonderful thing the ER told us was that due to, erm, Malka's "healthy" size, we could actually give her MORE ibuprofin than we had been. When we actually gave her the appropriate dose, her fever was down within an HOUR. Baruch Ha'Shem.Her fever has settled in at a comfy 100.4-101.2 level all day. She … Continue reading Bring it on down…

One wonderful thing the ER told us was that due to, erm, Malka's "healthy" size, we could actually give her MORE ibuprofin than we had been. When we actually gave her the appropriate dose, her fever was down within an HOUR. Baruch Ha'Shem.Her fever has settled in at a comfy 100.4-101.2 level all day. She … Continue reading Bring it on down…

Ugh - I'm at work, Narda just called, Malka just woke up, and her temp is 104.8. She DID take her bottle, and her motrin. She's off to the doctor anyway at 2pm for her next antibiotic shot, but oh my goodness, there's not much more to send an eemah's heart into a panic spin … Continue reading 104.8

Ugh - I'm at work, Narda just called, Malka just woke up, and her temp is 104.8. She DID take her bottle, and her motrin. She's off to the doctor anyway at 2pm for her next antibiotic shot, but oh my goodness, there's not much more to send an eemah's heart into a panic spin … Continue reading 104.8