tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post116368315291698410..comments2023-09-27T07:53:54.442-05:00Comments on Momhood: Andrew's StoryKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377271954635491241noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1164956104787365872006-12-01T00:55:00.000-06:002006-12-01T00:55:00.000-06:00Oh, how tough...Hugsmary, mom to manyOh, how tough...<BR/><BR/>Hugs<BR/><BR/>mary, mom to manyowlhavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169255573932551049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1164179460208459442006-11-22T01:11:00.000-06:002006-11-22T01:11:00.000-06:00Oh, Karen. I've sat here for five minutes and I do...Oh, Karen. I've sat here for five minutes and I don't know what to say, other than I am amazed at your strength.xxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348725618072239708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163950126466401592006-11-19T09:28:00.000-06:002006-11-19T09:28:00.000-06:00Happy Birthday Andrew! What a beautiful essay. I'm...Happy Birthday Andrew! What a beautiful essay. I'm completely moved to tears. I couldn't agree with you more that God has a plan for each of us and there is always a grace that follows a difficult time. Knowing this is what gets me through hard times. I often write about this on my blog. Thank you for sharing your story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163934851873032152006-11-19T05:14:00.000-06:002006-11-19T05:14:00.000-06:00Karen, Andrew's story is told so well. He is lucky...Karen, Andrew's story is told so well. He is lucky to have a strong supportive family around him that love him.<BR/><BR/>Wishing Andrew a Happy Birthday.Jean-Luc Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689798190618944262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163859657501649432006-11-18T08:20:00.000-06:002006-11-18T08:20:00.000-06:00Thank you for sharing your story with us Karen. A...Thank you for sharing your story with us Karen. Andrew is most definitely a gift from God. Happy birthday Andrew.Moogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933301131501174858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163855724991365982006-11-18T07:15:00.000-06:002006-11-18T07:15:00.000-06:00Oh Karen, your "story" about Andrew does indeed el...Oh Karen, your "story" about Andrew does indeed elicit tears, and I am honoured to have shed them. <BR/><BR/>What a beautiful gift you have been given in the magic of your son and how many lives have been positively touched by him. What a beautiful gift you have given so many others by be willing to not only share his "story," but also, to share the heartache, wonder, joy, pain, beauty and love that is part of your story. <BR/><BR/>I admire you Karen for so many reasons. This post is just one of those reasons. <BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday Andrew!<BR/><BR/>p.s. thank-you Karen - you whelm me.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052534623925640813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163824126086075382006-11-17T22:28:00.000-06:002006-11-17T22:28:00.000-06:00If I have a fraction of the strength and dignity a...If I have a fraction of the strength and dignity as a parent that you have, my kids will be more than ready for whatever the world throws at them.<BR/><BR/>I write this through tears, but not of sadness. You've inspired me, through your courage in writing so unflinchingly about your life with Andrew, to continue to be a better spouse and parent in my own life.<BR/><BR/>You never cease to inspire me, Karen.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163800410926729372006-11-17T15:53:00.000-06:002006-11-17T15:53:00.000-06:00That is a very touching story. you are very courag...That is a very touching story. you are very courageous people. I came here from Michele's but I am glad I got to read your story.Bobkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842625953465490864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163792235028664002006-11-17T13:37:00.000-06:002006-11-17T13:37:00.000-06:00This is the 2nd time today that readong someone's ...This is the 2nd time today that readong someone's blog has made me damn near choke on tears. Happy birthday to your son!<BR/><BR/>Michele sent me today, and I am so very glad she did.Thumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02154314376352066709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163791632559104262006-11-17T13:27:00.000-06:002006-11-17T13:27:00.000-06:00Thank you for sharing this most difficult story, K...Thank you for sharing this most difficult story, Karen. Obviously, God had plans for Andrew. He seems to have taught you a lot, and as you have given him love and received it for yourselves (both from him and from others) you have all grown in patience and understanding. What a beautiful opportunity you had, and what a beautiful life you have made of it. <BR/><BR/>My best to Andrew and to his parents.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163767346558797852006-11-17T06:42:00.000-06:002006-11-17T06:42:00.000-06:00This story brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagi...This story brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been over the years. Happy birthday to Andrew.caramaenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424093087905485630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163748656041912382006-11-17T01:30:00.000-06:002006-11-17T01:30:00.000-06:00Happy birthday to Andrew. Karen, I am one of those...Happy birthday to Andrew. Karen, I am one of those who really does not know what to say next, other that I am very moved by your story and all the love involved in it. I saw you at Michele's, I am glad I decided to drop by .MaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627282961669893082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163737726455937502006-11-16T22:28:00.000-06:002006-11-16T22:28:00.000-06:00Happy Birthday Andrew! He couldn't have asked for ...Happy Birthday Andrew! He couldn't have asked for better parents.<BR/>Thanks for sharing your inspiring story.Unique Designs from Zazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691883868843839849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163718946208262162006-11-16T17:15:00.000-06:002006-11-16T17:15:00.000-06:00Happy Birthday Andrew.Your words are lovely Karen....Happy Birthday Andrew.Your words are lovely Karen.Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663081575258349281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163704017327676602006-11-16T13:06:00.000-06:002006-11-16T13:06:00.000-06:00Yes, Andrew's story did bring tears to my eyes...a...Yes, Andrew's story did bring tears to my eyes...and it is both tragic and beautiful. Thank you for sharing it and God bless Andrew and all of your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163699276652677462006-11-16T11:47:00.000-06:002006-11-16T11:47:00.000-06:00Karen, you have touched my heart with this testame...Karen, you have touched my heart with this testament to your firstborn. With it, you continue to treat Andrew such dignity and love. How inspiring.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04024561640839243178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163690160437022672006-11-16T09:16:00.000-06:002006-11-16T09:16:00.000-06:00Oh Karen! Thank you for sharing this poignant sto...Oh Karen! Thank you for sharing this poignant story! I also had a vasa previa baby. His name was Nathan. He was born in 1996. We had the same agonizing experience that you did - uneventful pregancy, and that rupture at term. We took Nate off the life support too, after about a day and a half. His organs were failing and we didn't want him to die alone in that crib. He breathed on his own for 3 hours and then died in our arms, taking our love with him. I've never forgotten him, not even for a moment.<BR/><BR/>Just wanted you to know that you are not alone. In 2001 a group of vasa previa parents organized the International Vasa Previa Foundation to raise awareness and eliminate the deaths and disabilities this hearbreaking condition causes. We have members all over the world, attending medical conferences, participating in research, and helping to schedule educational hospital events about vp. These days many vp babies are prentally diagnosed and saved from the tragedy Andrew suffers. But still many are dying due to the lack of awareness. <BR/><BR/>We'd love to publish your story on the IVPF website. It so clearly illustrates how devasting vp can be when it is not prenatally diagnosed. If this is OK with you, please send your story to info@vasaprevia.com along with your permission to publish it on the IVPF website. Include pictures if you like.<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry! I'm glad you have found some peace through all this. <BR/><BR/>Cindy Paris<BR/>Mum to Nathan Elliot Paris ^i^<BR/>http://NathanParis.com<BR/>Secretary, International Vasa Previa Foundation<BR/>http://IVPF.org<BR/><BR/>Risk Factors, Testing, and IVPF Management Recommendations for Vasa Previa:<BR/>http://IVPF.org/education/recommendations.htm<BR/><BR/>Sign up to receive the free IVPF newsletter:<BR/>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IVPF<BR/><BR/>To join the Vasa_Previa email discussion group, visit: <BR/>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Vasa_Previa<BR/><BR/>Medical Resources on Vasa Previa<BR/>http://IVPF.org/resources/resources.htm<BR/><BR/>IVPF Slide Show about vasa previa<BR/>online - http://IVPF.org/Docs/IVPFslideshow.htm<BR/><BR/>IVPF Brochure<BR/>http://IVPF.org/Docs/IVPFbrochure.PDF<BR/><BR/>Frequently asked questions about vasa previa:<BR/>http://IVPF.org/faqs/faqs.htm<BR/><BR/>Sophie's Walk for Vasa Previa<BR/>http://SophiesWalk.org/walk <BR/><BR/>Help us research vasa previa by filling in the IVPF research questionnaire: <BR/>http://IVPF.org/education/questions.htm<BR/><BR/>Save babies from an untimely death due to vasa previa by JOINING the International Vasa Previa Foundation, Inc. as a participating member! Visit http://IVPF.org/contact/member.htm<BR/><BR/>---<BR/>Visit http://IVPF.org to learn about vasa previa. It only takes a moment to diagnose life...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7207449.post-1163686260376111152006-11-16T08:11:00.000-06:002006-11-16T08:11:00.000-06:00OMG. Wow. I can't even think of the words I want t...OMG. Wow. I can't even think of the words I want to say. This is one of those posts that makes me want to reach for the phone to call you, or see you on the street to hug you.<BR/><BR/>I can't think of what I want to say. I am stunned and the beauty and the sadness of it.<BR/><BR/>You are a strong, loving woman, and an exceptional mother.MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.com