tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post8761133419598481131..comments2023-09-21T10:50:52.425-04:00Comments on Stress is the New Black: Searching for answersLife with JJ, Starr and Spicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314621220679518722noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-17687477712612615342010-08-02T10:33:05.634-04:002010-08-02T10:33:05.634-04:00We have conversations like this pretty often since...We have conversations like this pretty often since both of our girls just turned six. I noticed that you didn't call the woman who carried the baby in her tummy a "mommy". I'm careful not to do that too since I think it would only cloud the discussions at this very early stage. Of course, when they're old enough to understand all of the biology involved in pregnancy, they'll understand that the other woman was also their mother. <br /><br />Maddy is always curious about how small she was when we adopted her. We have a wall chart that shows her height and I've also showed her (on the chart) how tall she was when she was born. Since she was premature, she was pretty small! This always intrigues her! We have newborn photos of her but not Gwen. Gwen doesn't really seem to care at all about any of this stuff yet. But it's always an open and ongoing conversation around here.<br /><br />You've had some heavy stuff in your life lately! I hope the stresses calm down and everything has a good resolution! <br /><br />:::hugs:::<br />Donna<br />Our Blog: <a href="http://2happy.typepad.com" rel="nofollow">Double Happiness!</a>Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717351421043156637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-88347883575259943482010-07-18T21:13:45.630-04:002010-07-18T21:13:45.630-04:00Grace is a few years older than Katie, but it was ...Grace is a few years older than Katie, but it was right about at age 5 that she had some of these questions too. You handled it perfectly Lori and I would expect no less from you. :)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873027475268868308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-5216383276014202212010-07-18T19:44:52.988-04:002010-07-18T19:44:52.988-04:00I wish I could say it gets easier, but it doesn...I wish I could say it gets easier, but it doesn't. I think you handled it very well.Vivian Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901008350652019275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-33992568974264145032010-07-17T23:02:17.962-04:002010-07-17T23:02:17.962-04:00Thanks for sharing the conversation...we're go...Thanks for sharing the conversation...we're going through a lot of this now. Good friend is pregnant and we're on our way to China very soon. So there's a lot of comparison/contrast...<br /><br />The biggest thing you're doing for Katie Starr is maintaining open communication. There'll be lots of tough conversations...but how very wonderful that you're having them! And Lori, you are so smart to give her just what she needs, and no more. Keep up the terrific work!!!Kelley https://www.blogger.com/profile/14274542360842972389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-26449051143216791752010-07-17T12:54:48.696-04:002010-07-17T12:54:48.696-04:00Katie has such an old soul. What an amazing girl. ...Katie has such an old soul. What an amazing girl. You handled it terrific. <br /><br />The birds and the bees talk should be a cinch after these talks.....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014999447222122396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-53678430950709794852010-07-17T09:41:02.033-04:002010-07-17T09:41:02.033-04:00Love itLove itFliss and Mike Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480895260275801501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-85535845307026888792010-07-17T07:28:34.327-04:002010-07-17T07:28:34.327-04:00You are such a strong and loving woman. I truly l...You are such a strong and loving woman. I truly look up to you and the way you handle yourself in difficult situations. Your children are very lucky to have you as a mom. The words you spoke today were exactly the words your daughter needed to hear. I too had a lump in my throat reading this post. I just hope the same amazing words escape my mouth when the time comes my son asks the same questions.<br /><br />Hugs....Love Letters To Chinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07274460455404016042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-34186342231018186482010-07-16T20:04:25.365-04:002010-07-16T20:04:25.365-04:00These conversations are so heart wrenching aren...These conversations are so heart wrenching aren't they? You handled it perfectly. We have a lot of these ahead of us... just keep breathing - at least that's what I tell myself :)DawnShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484724720421121966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-91753591956475541892010-07-16T19:56:14.344-04:002010-07-16T19:56:14.344-04:00Oh Lori - WOW what a conversation! You handled it...Oh Lori - WOW what a conversation! You handled it perfectly. I give you so much credit for not crying.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234193168683969492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-46702929288165419522010-07-16T19:36:22.002-04:002010-07-16T19:36:22.002-04:00You handled it beautifully Lori. I have to admit ...You handled it beautifully Lori. I have to admit that I had a lump in my throat too.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10518106.post-41544314248120436772010-07-16T19:34:07.646-04:002010-07-16T19:34:07.646-04:00I know we all have these conversations but they ma...I know we all have these conversations but they make me cry when I read them. Katie will understand it all with you walking by her side.<br />Hugs, sweet friend.dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929152764990722808noreply@blogger.com