Why do I walk? Why do I care? Let me tell you nothing in life is greater then the birth of a child. When that time comes and that child is placed in NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) and the doctors are not sure what is wrong with your child. It turns that great wonderful time into some of the hardest times of your life. So now do this x2 since I had not one but two children born at the same time. Yes Twins.
They where born three weeks early. Not a big deal in twin births, but Isabella had fluid in her lungs and Kaitlyn had swelling and bruising on her head. The doctors thought they both had pneumonia and no one knew what wrong with Kaitlyn.
They spent 5 days in the NICU during this time Isabella’s lungs cleared up and they discovered that Kaitlyn had an abscessed and infected tear duct. This was taken care of with surgery when she was 6 days old.
While none of this is horrid like many parents stories I have heard and known about. Being told anything is wrong with your child at any time is tough. This is why I walk, this is why I support the March of Dimes.
I have personally seen what they do and have done, and to be honest who wouldn’t want to help a baby. Unless you hate Babies omgz~
So while you can sponsor or support my walk by clicking here. Support them any way you can. Because every baby deserves someone in their corner. The March of Dimes is there for all babies!
Today they are both great or so we are told! They along with the rest of my family will be Walking this year for the March for Babies!
The March for…. today!
So today we completed the March for Babies. It was very interesting mix of people. I was surprised on the number of people that showed up. You would have thought it would be more “organized” but it really wasn’t. There was some items they took care of “Who raised the most money”, “Who designed the best shirts”, etc.. but other then that it was a free for all 5 mile walk. Some people cheated and cut across streets to get done faster and others just quit and had to be picked up by the bus. I am proud to say our whole team kids, wife, and friend all made it the whole way. Here is a shot of the start.
It was fun, but will we do it again. I’m not sure got some things to think about before we do.
Today was also my beautiful wife’s birthday! She is great, seriously not just posting it here for point. She really is a great woman. I couldn’t have asked for better.
Tomorrow Art Fest!
To all those that donated, Thanks. I appreciate it much. I hope the March of Dimes does great things with the money. We raised a good amount for a “Family Team”.