...and that's the truth. I am just going to keep on going with my head up high.
Since I can't seem to grasp the words to blog about I was thinking about doing another ask me anything blog... So here we go:
- Leave me a comment with any burning questions you may have about me, James, my favorite color (he he), photography, teaching, being a mom..ect.... I will post a blog tomorrow with the answers.
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!
80 comments:
Don't let horrible negative people get you down. You are a wonderful mom, wife, teacher and person.
Happiness is a direction, not a place. ~Sydney J. Harris
Don't let negative comments push you in any other direction. Hugs to you!
Andrea
Kind of personal and don't feel obligated to answer, but wondering if you have any idea when you would want another beautiful baby? I can't wait for that happy post from you someday!
First of all, the first post should never have been posted. I don't even know you personally and I would like to give that person a piece of my mind FOR you but I won't. I have enjoyed your blog and am glad that you share things that make people think. I have not had to walk in your shoes so I can't understand what you feel. I may not agree with some things but, if I had lost a child for any reason, I may think differantly. The point of any blog is to share what YOU want to share and if people don't have anything nice to say, they shouldn't say it. As far as the grammar comment - when I blog, I just write - I taught for years but, I don't "teach when I blog" I just "speak". I HATE it when people point out a small typo or grammar error - I highly doubt what they do is perfect. Please don't let the "unknown" person get you down on this post - I'd print off her comment, stand outside, and take a match to it laughing the whole time.
Kelly,
I just started following your blog. And I have fell in love. People who ask about SIDS and crib bumpers, I always send a link to your blog for them to read. You have done tremendous amount of research and I pride you in all you do. I can't imagine what you are going through or have been through, but I pray you find peace. I will continue reading and I hope you keep it open. Everyone has opinions and some people just don't have a button to turn off nastiness.
Always,
Crystal
Kellie im sorry you have to deal with people posting negative comments. Like the poster above it would have been better if she just read and walked away instead of stating her 2 cents! Ignore her ignorance and focus on all your positive comments DO NOT let them get to you.
On to your blog post! I would love to see more photography, How is that going? what is your style like what do you wanting to focus on?
Everyone has there own opinion and a right to speak it and if they dont like what they read thats there opinion too they dont need to leave nasty comments..some people live to make other lives miserable, You are doing a good job Kellie keep up the good work, I am a mother of 3 sons one that is an angel in heaven, and a Mimi of 3 granddaughters and I have learned some new things from your post and want to thank you like baby mattresses I would of never known or bumper pads as I have a crib in my house, and after I read about them I went out and bought new....so ignore the negative comments and you keep up the good work also I love the recipes...Hope you have a great weekend.......
Hi Kelly,
I love reading your blog. And I have two questions one: do you have a photography website and two: u may hear this one a lot but, when will you be posting photos of your school?
You are always and forever in my prayers
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo <3
hailey aliamus
To the above poster, I will never understand why people like you even feel the need to comment. Do you think you will be missed, with your cruel comments and bad attitude? If you want to stop reading then by all means, please do. You don't need to announce why you have stopped reading. No one cares, especially when you have nothing nice to say!
To Unknown: Did it ever occur to you that since Kelly has to approve comments first, perhaps she did not post the comments that were offensive to her? It's possible you did NOT read all the comments that were sent to her, unless you hacked her account and saw the ones she did not approve. Also, before criticizing someone's grammer, correct your own. "the last day I read your blog," "manyy," and "your a teacher" are a few examples in your own post that are incorrect.
Kelly, thank you for your blog. I have learned about mattress wrapping. I can't wait to try the smothered chicken. And I hug my girls a little tighter and a little longer each day.
To "unknown":
"There was a lots of heartfelt sympathy" - incorrect verb (try "were a lot" or "was lots")
"your a teacher and your grammar is reprehensible" - incorrect use of the contraction you're - you meant to say " you are".
How about before you call someone out on their grammar, you make sure that you don't look like a jack ass by making grammatical errors yourself? Furthermore, why did you find it necessary to leave this comment? Do you feel like a winner because you anonymously berated someone? I've stopped reading blogs before because of various reasons, yet never felt I needed to send them a hateful goodbye. Just quit reading if you want( which we know you aren't going to quit reading- you're going to come and see the reaction that your comment gets because you want attention like that)and move on with your day.
Kellie- keep up with the posts! You've had a lit to deal with this year and I'm sure that negative comments from others is the kind of the last straw- but try not to let it get to you. Just delete and move on! That's what's so great about the internet, you can remove negativity with just a click! Your family is in my prayers.
...well. There you go. "Unknown" has every right to an opinion. It is very easy to write something disrespectful when you are anonymous. In our anonymity, we become very bold.
Kellie's comments are "modified"-meaning she can decide NOT to approve a comment if it is hurtful. We have NO IDEA what kind of hurtful comments might have been made to her that she decided NOT to publish. It is her perrogerative to publish comments-or NOT to publish them. This is HER space. Her blog.
SHE puts herself out here. Not for everyone to agree with or disagree with. But we owe each other at least a little respect, don't you think?
Thank you Kellie....for sharing yourself and your story. I respect that.
I'm glad you're keeping your blog up. Don't worry about what everyone says because honestly you can't make everyone happy. I've learned this a while ago. All that matters is that you follow your heart and you are happy. Keep your head up with a smile on your face. :]
To the unknown commenter above...Really? What on earth are you talking about with the "everyone hates me parties?" This is a mom who lost her baby girl and I can not even imagine how that must be. But to make it worse commenters like you bringing her down even more??? Irritates me beyond belief! Have you ever heard the saying if you do not have anything nice to say don't say anything at all? Why would you comment on her blog something to bring her down...why not just stop reading the blog! Who cares about her grammar??? Again if you do not have anything nice to say just do not say anything at all!
Kelly I am sorry for other peoples harsh comments. I read your blog every day...will continue to read your blog every day! I have 2 daughters of my own and can not fathom what you have been through! I will keep you in my prayers for you and your family for the loss of your baby and for you for the strenght to overlook negative sensless comments and to not let them bring you down!
You are right....BE WHO YOU ARE!!!! I think you have done an amazing job with your blog and shame on people for being mean or hurtful to you. I think all the information you post about sids is very helpful for people. I don't know you and I have just been reading your blog about 6 months but I think you are just an amazing person and you have touched so many people lives through this blog in a postive way. Don't let all of those mean comments get you down and keep you head up. People need to remember that if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I'm assuming this is the same 'unknown' who has been coming around every so often.
First, I'm sure she de ted the bad post because no one cares to go back and read them.
Second, this blog is not about her grammar. When you write about your emotions you probably do not write grammatically correct either. Get over it.
Third, thank Od is is the last day you will read her blog because no one needs you around. She is allowed her bad days, anyone under these circumstances are. She is a wonderful mom, wife and blogger who keeps things real. She is sharing her feelings to let others in the same situation know that it's ok to feel how you do.
Kelly you are a fantastic mother, wife and blogger. Do not let stupid people get under your skin. Your feelings are normal and accepted by those who truly care. Anyone trying to convince you other wise must be going thru a hard time themselves and can only fix their problems by bringing someone else down.
I woudlnt worry what others say. You will never please everyone, so dont worry about being politically correct on your own blog. I pray for your family's happiness and peace and look forward to reading about Maddie being a big sister. I do have some personal questions, so definitely feel free to ignore them as I dont want to make you uncomfortable.
Is there anything you would do different with the next baby? I mean I already have a full list of things I would do different if and when we are blessed with the next. Just curious what your list would be as it's interested to read. Also, you mentioned in another post that maddie was swaddled in a pack and play with no bumpers, so really the safest situation (and I pray you dont live with any guilt on it being preventable, as it doesnt sound like it was). That being said, do you think SIDS is preventable? Or, are we being educated on preventing suffocation, and SIDS is something unrelated and unpreventable? Will you vaccinate next time? When do you think you guys will be ready to consider adding another addition? xxxxx to you guys!
Kelly,
I have been following your blog and rarely comment. However, the person who made a comment last bothered me.
1) If she doesn't want to read your blog, that 's fine. But why be rude and make comments to just upset you?
2.) If you are going to make comments about someone else's grammar, then you shouldn't use incorrect grammar/spelling as well!
I love your blog and we all have bad days where we feel like others are being hard on us. You are entitled to a few as well! Keep your head up! :)
K - I have read every blog you have posted since Maddie went to heaven. I applaud your ability to be strong and informative to all of us who love and support you. Some comments did come off a little hard to read but the majority of us love you and appreciate your blogs and all the information you are kind enough to share with us. I've saved all the SIDS and bumper and vaccination information so that when I need it, it's right there from you at my fingertips. I know figuring out the vaccine thing is very confusing. There are SO many angles stories and research you dont know 'who's on first' but you were strong enough to share the information with us so we can make our own conclusion. Everyone has down days. It's not the size of the problem we face, but our ability in which to face it and overcome and be stronger.
Ok I'll get off my soap box =) my question is: What got you into photography? I've been shooting for 16 years and professionally for 6 and I always love knowing what gets others into the field.
I just want you to know I'm one who very very VERY reluctantly gives my daughter vaccinations. But on a very delayed and selective vaccination schedule. It's a TERRIBLY touchy subject...especially since I'm a nurse! ha
Anyway, glad you are doing research! You'll be well informed by the time Maddie's baby sibling comes along!!
I just want to know how you and your hubby met! I love hearing these stories!!
(and to the unknown comment poster... it's HER blog space and even a few super negative comments can make you feel pretty down and out. Plus, you don't know how many may have been deleted already! )
Dear Unknown (first comment) If you don't like what you see, you do not have to stay. Leave this poor grieving mother alone! And who cares what her grammar is like, way to kick her when she is down. Be kind and remember "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all". I would like to see you compose perfect writing when you are going through the darkest days of your life.
Dear Kellie, keep your head up there are lots of us who love you!
Michelle
Wow, Unknown.
It's easy to stop by someone's blog, spew, and leave while hiding behind the name "Unknown." Surely you have a name. My guess is that you know that saying things like, "I'm tired of your 'everyone hates me parties," would not be well received. I don't ever remember Kelly implying that she feels like everyone hates her.
If you are going to criticize someone's grammar, you should at least do us the courtesy of pointing showing us some of your writing (or, even better, your blog or otherwise published work) so that you can show us how it's done. I have always found people who criticize others' grammar to be condescending. I suppose yours is flawless, but again, how would I know?
I hope that you never find yourself grieving the loss of a child and having stones cast in your direction. I can't fathom why someone would be moved to do such a thing.
Girl dont worry about everyone else! I know words hurt but everyone has their own opinion. I don't agree with rude comments, if u don't agree with a post, just do not comment! Move on, no one is asking for your comments!
I appreciate the post, I do not have children but from your post I have made decisions for when I do!
Hope you and James have a great weekend.
Unknown-
I am a teacher as well, and I wanted to point out that "Your a teacher" should read, "You're a teacher." "Your" indicates possession and "You're" is a contraction of "you" and "are" therefore, the grammatically correct choice for YOUR sentence. If you are going to write a sentence criticizing someone else's grammar, perhaps you should you should check your own before submitting YOUR comment.
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Kelly,
I have been following your blog for a while now and I have never commented. That all changed when I read the previous comment! I am outraged right now! Whoever "Unknown" is, is a completely selfish inconsiderate person. Do not pay any attention to ignorant people like him/her. I think you are an amazing person.
I can not pretend to know what you are going through, but I think you are so strong! Please please please do not let this ignorance break your spirit! Some people are just pure negative and have nothing good to say because they are unsatisfied with their own lives. This is your blog and they have NO RIGHT to comment that way. You can say whatever you want because they are not required to read your blog or agree with anything you say.
Anyway, I think of you and your family often and pray everyday you find strength, healing, and compassion. Happy thoughts to you today! Keep your head high!
-Randi
“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”
- Mark Twain
@unknown Good riddance!
Cheers to you Kellie! Please know there are still people that love and read your blog daily that are there to support you.
...and really @unknown, meet kettle :: it's "you're"
P.S. Just an FYI for "Unknown" your grammar is "reprehensible" when you write "your a teacher" it should say you're (a contraction meaning you are. "Your" shows ownership)
Kellie, don't let these people get to you. You are passionate about what you write and you continue to share with us a little bit more about yourself with each post even when people try to bring you down. You are a great voice and advocate for your daughter. I'm just very saddened by the lack of compassion and maturity of some people.
Way to hind behind your computer screen, unknown. If you don't want to read then stop, don't leave hateful comments.
And it's "you're" a teacher, not "your".
Some people don't like to stay on the same house when they have a loss, any plans on moving??
Kellie,
I have enjoyed reading your blog and I hope that you continue to blog despite the comments of others. I love the Dr. Seuss quote and it is so true. I pray for you both daily that you will find strength in each other; and that you both will find comfort from our Heavenly Father.
In His Love,
Laura
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace. Romans 15:13
Don't let those rude people get you down. This is YOUR blog! You post whatever you want on here! I completely admire your strength. Stay strong!
Don't let horrible negative people get you down. You are a wonderful mom, wife, teacher and person.
Happiness is a direction, not a place. ~Sydney J. Harris
Don't let negative comments push you in any other direction. Hugs to you!
Andrea
I agree Kelli- be who you are! Don't let the negativity get to you....people CHOOSE to read your blog, they aren't forced to. If you don't like it...then don't read it....but let Kelli have a little peace in her life after what she has been through!
I personally thank you for all of the information that you have given out about SIDS- it is very informational and I am grateful to be able to read it.
God bless you Kelli & James (&that precious little girl in Heaven!)
I would like to know if you and your husband plan on having anymore children and if so, when?
If this is too personal than I won't mind if you disregard the question... Do you and your husband plan on having anymore children? If so, do you plan on having anymore children anytime soon?
Kellie, i have a question (or i guess i should say a couple of questions) for you:
how did you and James meet, how long after you met did you start dating, and how long did you date/were you engaged before you got married? would you say it was "love at first sight" for you/him?
my husband and i started dating very soon after we met, and we got married on our one-year dating anniversary. we were both pretty young, too (i was 19 and he was 24 when we married), so we received a lot of criticism from people who thought we were "too young" and getting married "too soon". however, we are both confident that we are the ones God put on this earth for each other, and we have been happily married for over two years now.
so anyway, i just like to hear the stories of how couples met and fell in love.
continuing to keep you and your family in my prayers.
God bless! :)
I think you're great and like you said you are just trying to get answers.I think the topic of vaccines is touchy. there are pros and cons, but we all know you you are doing your best. Hope you have a great day, Kelly! Keep blogging.
Kelly, I've read your blog for a while now and I've never commented until now. I just want to say that honestly, it warms my heart to see all of the reactions to the comment that was made anonymously. I know that some things that were said by "Unknown" were hurtful but I hope that with all of the warm words that have followed that you can take it as a positive thing and see that people do love you, look up to you, and support you. It makes me sick to know that there are such heartless people in this world but I hope that you can look past that today and instead see how many people support you. I cannot imagine being in your footsteps, but even more so I cannot imagine criticizing how you have learned to deal with it and begin to cope. Don't let anyone bring you down because you are an amazing woman and God will continue to lift you up! I read this on a friend's Facebook today and felt like it spoke to me. "Though waves may be crashing on the surface of your life, you can have the inward peace of perfect faith in God. Amid the dreary noises of this world, amid its cares and tears, its hot contentions, ambitions and disappointments, you can have an inner calm like the serene ocean depths against which the influence of the wild winds and waves can never prevail!"
Kelly, keep doing what you're doing because you are doing a great job of it! No one should have to take on the job of moving on after the loss of a child but you didn't have a choice and in doing it so openly, you have touched SOOO many people's lives! You are an incredible woman and don't let anyone tell you different!
Kassi
Hi Kellie! I am part of the "safe routes to school" committee at my daughter's school and I would like to know how your school handles drop-off and pick-up for kids that ride with parents. We have some very unsafe parental behavior and I'd like to know what other schools are doing. :)
Thank you!
Jamie
www.temptingcreations.blogspot.com
Hi, I have been following your blog for a while now and I have no question today but I hope some encouraging words will help. Please don't feel like you need to remove your post from your blog. This is your space for your concerns, thoughts, worries and whatever. I didn't feel mad or anything about your post on vaccinations. I have my thoughts on it and their mine. Yours are yours and you should be proud that your learning so much and teaching so many as well as yourself. Kelly, your amazing and your love for your little angel is so strong that it shines from earth to heaven. Keep up doing what you need to, to heal. No one knows what you need better than you and were all just here for the ride on your blog. Thank you for including us. God Bless!
Eh, ignore "Unknown." Not worth your time :).
Do you have a favorite book?
Favorite movie?
What is your favorite childhood memory?
Describe your perfect date night.
My question: What's the secret to staying so patient with a classroom full of 5 and 6 year old kids?
I can't believe people have the nerve to write such hateful things on your comments. I didn't see what they said, but I guess they never learned the quote Thumper said in "Bambi": "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."
I'm sorry people were ugly on your thread. Vaccination is one of those heated topics and people usually don't land in the middle. They are typically all for it, or completely against it.
I think that exploring, learning, reading are all normal parts of the grieving process. It's not for everyone else, it's for you to do. So they need to keep their rude, nasty comments to themselves. I am very sorry you had your feelings hurt by people like that. :(
I have two questions...
First, what made you decide to be a teacher?
Second, if the two of you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I know you aren't necessarily ready for another baby but i'm dying to know when you will start trying again and following your journey through ttc. I know you had a hard time ttc the first time and just want to read about your journey and your emotions now. I wish you all the best and you deserve to be happy and feel like a mom again. (even though you still are I imagine you are missing that mom feeling). Lots of love to you Kellie and James!
I've recently learned the cruel reality of how words can really hurt. My friend told me this and I will continue to carry it with me:
"Other people's opinions of you are none of your business."
Standing your ground isn't about making other people understand, it's doing what you believe in, no matter what you're faced with. Never walk in shame because of something someone else said. Just because they don't agree with you doesn't make them any better of a person.
You are doing a great job educating people on what you feel in your heart and nobody can take that away!
OMYGAWSH isn't blogging about sharing information and letting your heart pour out to not be judged but just followed... That is so ridiculous that people are so negative and mean! Just know that you are so much better and their are people out there that care about what you have to say and won't judge you for it! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and try not to let those negative nasty people get you down! *HUGS*
Kellie, I didn't get a chance to read your vaccine post but I am disillusioned to know that there are people out there who would say mean and nasty things to you about it. You are entitled to your own opinion and in MY OPINION I have heard both pros and cons of vaccinated children. I choose to vaccinate but I always find my self holding my breath for a day or two afterward just.in.case. No know is FORCED to read your blog - the only people who should be following it are those who CARE about you and are here to SUPPORT you; all others can go *bleep* themselves. I am SO angry that people can be so cruel! Anyway, I love you and James and sweet Maddiebug and there are sooooo many others who do too! I would LOVE for you to blog about photography some more...maybe some basic concepts, how cameras work, etc. YOU inspired me to purchase my own camera - to take more picture of my daughter and someday be a professional photographer!! Any tips and advice would be awesome!
Love from GA oxoxoxox
Kellie, I have been following your blog since Feb 2011, and I enjoy reading your posts, you make me think about things and I admire your strength. I hope that my thoughts might help you....we ALL struggle to not let the ugly things cast a shadow over the beautiful things...So try to focus on all of your followers that care about you and your family...we read your blog and look forward to your next post. As hard as it is put the ugly comments out of your mind...when you see the post start to turn ugly...just delete it. DELETE IT...and move on, won't be easy...but you can do it. And please, continue to share your ideas, thoughts, good days, bad days, recipes, photos and tips with those of us that support you :) Sincerely from Austin, TX Irene
Just sending a *hug* I thought you might need it.
Kelly that is horse shit that everyone was so nasty towards you--I'm sorry. I saw your blog post as just something that was inquisitive, you said hey look, I found another angle to look at SIDS, what do you all think? Stupid jerks--whatever girl. You keep doing your thing that's why it is called your blog, try to forget them.
I thought i had commented on this but i dont see it! :(!
I dont want you to let these immature people bother you Hun!
I would love to know more about your photography, How do you describe your style, what do you enjoy the most out of the photography, and why? Do you have a future name for the business?
Kellie, I am so sorry. People can be mean. It's not right the way they can say such cruel things. Please don't listen to it. Everyone heals from a loss differently, your way is to investigate ALL information so that when you are blessed with another child (and you will be) you will KNOW what is right for your family. I for one enjoy reading your blog, it is yours to do with what you will, but please don't give those cruel comments another glance. I think your blog is great, and I for one enjoy reading.
I didn't get to read the post, but I have been reading this blog since it came across my Facebook page months ago. My niece lost her first child at a short 31 days of life. As a result I suppose it made me a more aware mother. I did a ton of vaccine research with my children, and I decided to wait to begin theirs. I started at age 2, and then only one at a time, skipping the ones they had phased out of due to age. People can get angry all they want to, I made the decision for my children I felt was most beneficial. A book I found useful was "What Your Dr. May Not Tell You About Vaccines". Crazy lynch mom mothers need to take it down a few notches. And for them to blog cruelly to a mourning mother looking for a shred of understanding regarding her circumstance, is heartless!
Why are you apologizing?! You don't owe anyone anything! You have the right to post whatever you want on your blog...yeah, some may not like it, but too bad! I understood you were just posting what you read, what is the big deal? I am sorry you have to deal with rude, mean people Kellie. Please do not go private. Praying for you always.
Just keep your head up Kelli. I have a 3 year old and i was so scared about the shots but i just went ahead and done it since he was in a daycare and it wasnt an option. I just left it in God's hands and he did great.
My question - I have always wondered if you had to do fertility to get preggo with Maddie and what you used.. You have mentioned fertility a few times so i have always wondered.
Also - Do you think you will try again soon?
I read your blog everyday but just dont get to pist much as my google act is all messed up. i feel like you are family since i read/facebook about you all the time!!!
Love,
Angel King
I dont think you should have deleted that post.
You lost your child and you are looking for answers in every possible place.
I thought the post was very interesting and had useful statistics on it. Sure, they dont link those shots directly to sids, but how long did it take them to link smoking to lung cancer??
I dont believe the medical field is a hundered percent honest with us all the time, and vaccinations could very well be a leading cause of SIDS and we just dont have enough proof yet.
You set up the post very well, just stating what you had found and that you hadnt chosen a side or anything. Just re-stating information.
Some people are so closed minded. Its damaging to our society.
( I wrote all this on this post, not the new one, becuase I couldnt find the "comment" option on the new post)
As for a question: When you are at your all time low, what are the things that can really bring you out of that? Music? Teaching? Your husband? What makes you really truly happy, now that you have gone through this change in your life?
Do you think SIDS is truly preventable? Everything I have read about reducing risk of "SIDS" seems to be more about how to reduce risk of suffocation.
If you have another child, how do you think you will be? I think I would be a hovering wreck if I were you. Do you plan on staying home with the baby? Would you ever trust another babysitter?
What kind of camera do you have?
Has there been any criminal charges brought against the babysitter? Have you talked to her since then?
I love reading your posts, Ilove the recipes,you are doing a great job posting information about sids I had never heard of...being a mimi of three granddaughters, the crib bumper and mattress one , I had used bumper pads and mattress thru them out and bought new ones...thank you for that information.. dont let people get you down, the world is full of negative people. keep up the good work...
Apperantly Imissedthe vaccinations post! And I am kind of curious about it since my babygirl has her 1 year shots on monday! She was scheduled to have a ct scan done today and i cancelled it because they wanted to put her under anesthesia(sp?) anyway I know people were probably being rude jerks but I would appreciate if you could email me some info ? Even if I don't agree,I would still like the option to know about it! thanks for keeping it real and don't let no one else get you down! keepon keeping on girl!
Let me just say in a very kind manor to those who are leaving negative and ugly comments; did you read what Kellie wrote? Or did you skip the part where she said, "I honestly don't know what to believe" 3 times in the last blog entry. All Kellie is doing is sharing some information that she found. She has done a wonderful job spreading SIDS awareness by talking about bumpers, serotonin levels, mattress wrapping, and vaccinations. I for one LOVE that she is doing everything she can to inform her readers of what she has read. If you don't like what she blogs about then by all means do not comment. Kellie, it completely blows me away that there are such rude and ignorant people out there. I am sorry that you have to deal with their garbage. I appreciate the information that you are sharing. After your post about the Angel care monitors I got one from the Team M: Maddie and Macie's Auction for the American SIDS Institute and I am SO thankful that I did!!! About 1 month after I started using it my son stopped breathing and the alarm went off at 3:30am. My husband and I jumped out of bed and ran into the nursery, scooped my son up and he did a big gasp for air. The monitor saved his life. You helped because you educated me about the monitor. Your help is EXTREMELY helpful and I will forever be thankful for you and your very informative posts. Keep up the great work, you are changing lives for the better.
I have a couple of questions for you..1. How did you decide to name your daughter Madison Paige? 2. After all the research that you have done, do you think you will do anything different? Like will you do mattress wrapping or use an Angel care monitor? 3., I know you are a big planner, so when you and James hit your 5 year or 10 year anniversary how will you celebrate? Anything big??? I have more ?, but I will save them for next time. :)
My question - besides James and Maddie, what/who have been your favorite photography subjects?
Your blog is awesome and I am so glad I found it!! Reading your posts is great! Thank you for sharing so much of your world with us!
My question if you feel comfortable asking is: how did you come up with Maddie's name? I always love people's stories behind their kids names! :)
Best wishes!!
I love reading you blog. It makes me appreciate whT I have even more and the posts you blog are inspirational. Your vaccine post really made me do some thinking of my own. I am so sorry that people can be so cruel!!! But please, keep being you!
Kellie-
I have a totally random question for you......Did you make the bows for Maddie's hair? Did you read a book or take a class...how did you learn to make them?
Your blog is such a blessing to read- Your thoughts and opinions matter so much-
Thank you Thank you Thank you for sharing
Steph
www.blessingofadoption.blogspot.com
Kellie you are AMAZING!!! You continue to be an inspiration! I bet Maddie is so proud of you right now for holding your head up high and for doing whatever research it takes to help with the research and prevention of SIDS. You should be very proud of yourself for being so brave, and I am sure Maddie is so proud of her mommy!
I will try to lighten the mood with your "ask me anything" post!
1. What kind of camera do you have?
2. What is James' and your favorite TV shows? Movies? Food?
3. If you were going to be forced to live on a deserted island for 3 months, what 3 items would you take?
4. What flavor was your wedding cake?
5. If you weren't a teacher, what profession would you choose?
This is YOUR blog and you have EVERY right to post what YOU want! Please don't let some coward with a low self esteem ruin everything. You should always feel free to share your thoughts! *Hugs!!*
And I can't wait to try some smothered chicken YUM!
Hi, Kellie!
I know that it must be hard dealing with rude, mean people. It's so sad that those people behave the way the do. So sorry for you. As hard as it is, I try to remember to pray for those who persecute me. Remember Jesus' words from the cross..."they know not what they do." Maybe they do know that they do, but they don't really know what it's like to be you and live with your circumstances they really don't understand who hurtful they are being. Something awful must have happened to make someone act out that way. I'm not trying to make excuses for them. Just remember how much you are loved and how above that you are!
Moving on to my questions...maybe too personal, if so just delete it...
At one time you mentioned that the babysitter was under investigation. Did anything come of that? Have you ever had any further contact with her? Do you desire too? I think I would want to talk with her and ask her a million questions. Do you feel like you have forgiven her or if there is even anything to forgive her for? I have the hardest time wrapping my head around what happened to you. I feel like there are so many unanswered questions and I'm sure you must feel that way too!! Also you had mentioned that you had changed to different bumper pads just before losing your precious Maddie. What prompted that for you? I do not use bumpers, but struggle with the fact that it's so much cuter with the bumpers. I know that is not a good reason to use them and so I don't but it just does not look the same without them. I've always wanted to tell you that I think it's so HORRIBLE that the hospital/police did not let you see your baby because there was an investigation going on. That's just so wrong. How do you feel about the way all that was handled? Do you read other mommy loss blogs? OK, maybe too many. Just chose what you are comfortable answering and feel free to delete or not publish this comment. Blessings to you! Jen
I am a little dissappointed that you removed the post because I think the information needs to be out there. However, it is your space and I hope it gives you some peace.
My daughter is 17 months and has never, nor will ever have a vaccination. Thanks for posting the information, which I support 100%.
Hugs to you, Kellie! Was wondering if you have had any contact with Maddie's babysitter? Has the sitter reached out to you?
You are such a strong, beautiful person!
well, i for one, love your blog! i have nothing negitive to say!! keep your head up and dont let anyone get you down.
p.s. i found that post helpful and intresting :) thanks!
I have a question...What happened to the photo seminar (forgot what it was called) you were going to have? Did you have it after all? I would love to attend one, cause I ca't seem to figure out my camara when I'm taking indoor pictures. Thanks!
I have one more! Lol, did u stop making bows/blocks? Haven't seen u much on FB...
What's the secret to being an amazing teacher and having all that patience with the kids?
Just like everyone else said, this is your space and you can say anything and everything that is on your mind. If people don't like it, then they don't have to read it.
Also, I'd like to share that I'm a senior in High School and I haven't had any vaccinations since I was three years old. And I'm still alive and disease free today, so I support your post about the "dangers" of them.
Keep your head up, you're doing great.
I'm so sorry that people are truly rude and selfish. I read other people's blogs because they are fascinating and everyone has a story to tell. That doesn't mean that you have to agree with everything that person writes about. Now here's something interesting that I found: So aren't Halo Sleep Sacks supposed to help reduce the risk of SIDS?? Well what about the reduction of teeth?
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/7_on_your_side&id=8365100
Don't let negative people get you down. It seems as though the ability to be anonymous gives people the courage to be pure evil, I can't believe that anyone would/could be so harsh to you. I will keep praying for you! Be strong!
To Unknown- You are a coward. I dare you to show your true identity. You won't because chickensh#t people like you only have hate, shame and hypocrisy to show; no heart or compassion. Hope you wallow in your miserable existence till the end of your days. Heaven forbid something bad ever happens to you; you will receive tenfold what you have dished out. I truly pity you.
To Kellie- You are doing better and better each day. Maddie is so proud of you! xo
Kellie: please do not remove your blog.
I read it every morning and pray for you and James every day on my way to work. Like you said, you are only looking for answers.
If you offend people with what you post, then perhaps they should just stop reading it; but please, don't "punish" those that love and care about you and your family. . .
Hi Kellie.
I wonder if you have seen this new show on TLC "Long Island Medium" Plays on Sundays @ 9pm central time.
And i want to ask you:
If you have the opportunity,would you talk to her to know if she could give you a message from Maddie ?
It's pretty touching !!!
XOXO
Kellie I am sry to see that someone was very rude and disrespectful to you again... dont let them bother u it is just the devil trying to get u down... as for the post i missed it .. i normally read your blog everyday but i have had lots of issues with my own family... so here is my opinion on vaccinations.. i give them to my kids.. i dont get to the dr the day they are due but i do vaccinate my children and only because i think the diseases your vaccinating them from are far worse then the possible and sometimes serious side effects that can happen with vaccinations... but in my opinion again i believe it is up to the parents themselves to decide whether they should vaccinate their children or not.. if you feel that u shouldnt then that is what u should do ... do what u think is best not what others think is best.. and that is my two cents on it.. praying for you daily still.. and to the unknown just leave kellie alone... as my mother always said if you dont have anything nice to say then shutup and keep your mouth zipped.. hope you have a wonderful week big hugs to you and james
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