That’s what my husband said to me last night.
“Life goes on.”
I had mentioned, sadly, that Caroline was going back to school after a three day weekend, and he was going back to work, and I would be home alone with Avery and Lila for the first time since having the baby and the whole pneumonia debacle.
My husband is wiser than I tend to give him credit for at times, and his quiet retort brought me up short. Life does go on, and I go with it, no matter that I now have a new baby and lungs that function less than perfectly for the time being, and a very uncertain sense of what our family dynamic is now that all the unwelcome drama is behind us. Life goes on, and I just have to dive in and swim, because sinking is not an option.
My first trip out into the world with the kids and without backup from another adult was to see my OB for a post-op visit. Fortunately, my mom took Avery off my hands so I only had to take Lila with me (after messing around with the stroller than hasn’t been used in a year) into the office.
My lungs sound good, really clear, and the doctor thinks I am recovering nicely. He mentioned that labs taken when I was admitted into the hospital showed that I was “sicker than you looked or felt, sicker than any of us realized.” It just makes me feel even more blessed that things turned out as good as they did and that I didn’t spend more time in the hospital than I did.
The infectious disease doctor does want some follow up X rays at my 6 week appointment, but after that I should be completely done with doctors and labs and X rays. Life going on, and whatnot.
Picking up Caroline from school for the first time with the baby was a whole separate ordeal. It takes FOREVER to buckle and unbuckle three kids in and out of a car. And this is something I will do five days a week until the end of time. So that’s something to look forward to.
But when I look at this:
And this:
I know that it really is something to look forward to, raising my girls and living our new life as a family of five. I feel like I came close to the edge of something and was pulled back, now it’s time to accept it, move on and make the most of what’s left.
So thanks, honey, for reminding me. Life goes on, and we are lucky indeed.
Filed under: Blissfully Random Thoughts, No I'm not talking about that TV show with Corky
oh my God, you had a baby!! I know that I haven’t been around in very long but, omg, you had a BABY!!
I’m so SO very happy for you!!
It’s sounds like you’ve been through a lot lately. I’m glad you’re bouncing back. =]
Give it a couple of months and you won’t remember what it was like being a family of four. Glad to hear your feeling better and better.
You ARE so blessed and loved. ((Hugs!))
What beauties! Yep, you are blessed, indeed.
So glad you’re starting to feel like your old self. My husband was diagnosed with pneumonia today. Alas, he did not bring a baby home with him when he returned from the walk-in clinic. I may send him back later.
What lovely, lovely, girls! Glad to hear you’re doing well. Actually, how on EARTH are you doing so very well after all of that!? I stand in awe.
Lucky indeed. And that you know it and can move forward from a position of knowledge and strength is a phenomenal thing. Good for you, and congrats on the good health, your beautiful new baby, and your new family of five.
So well said, my dear…
I remember when you were a family of two, wanting so much to be a family of more.
You are BLESSED! What a great life to live!
Love you
What a beautiful family! You two sure make beautiful kids! I hope the rest of the week sees you smiling more than not!
Super cute diaper on that super cute babeh. The only thing that can make babehs cuter than they already are is super cute diapers and big fluffy bottos.
And yes, I said BOTTO. Like Eloise.
I’m so glad you’re getting better and better.
What amazing pictures. You are indeed blessed.
I’m glad you are healing well and getting in to the swing of your new role as mom of three absolutely stunningly gorgeous girls. Onward!
Yes, really, really nice photography. You really captured a beautiful moment. Keep doing that Mom and everything else will melt away.
BEAUTIFUL, sweet children. Life does go on, and you are so very lucky. I know it’s difficult at times, but enjoy every moment you can. Hugs to you.
Wow. Glad you’re so on the mend.
And those pictures break my heart, in a good way. Nice and open and feeling the love. Beautiful family.
Looks like life is going on swimmingly. Love the pics
So glad to hear you’re healing nicely – life does go on, but wow, how blessed you are!
((HUGZ!))
You have beautiful girls! So glad the Dr gave you a good report!
So is the 12 passenger Ford Econo-line van next?
Honey, you’re singing my song…even though it’s an old son. Three boys. The first two were 13 months apart and the last one came four years after the middle one. Driving home from the hospital with two pre-schoolers and an infant made me realize how much my life had changed. Sure, it was all good…but–OMG– whoever says that three kids is as easy as two is a bald-faced liar. I woudn’t trade for the experience, but it’s hard to maintain perspective every day. That said…the years at home with them are short and the days themselves are long. It seems like it ought to be the other way around, but it’s really not. This spring my sons turn 16, 20 and 21. I honestly can’t tell you where all the time has gone, but I’ve loved every minute. I know you do, too.
old song. Sorry.
I am so incredibly glad that you are on the mend and you are so, so blessed! Those girls are gorgeous and life is going to go on, and it is going to be awesome!
See what happens when I disappear for a while…. Jeez! I’m glad you’re doing better! Get healthy and stay that way!