When we were readmitted to the hospital for Liv's jaundice, I was really worried. I was worried about Liv's health of course, I was worried about the boys being without me for another couple of days after they were just without me after I had her, I was worried about Brian because he had to work and take care of the kids, I was worried about my milk production, I was worried about a lot of things it was pretty stressful.

I spent a lot of time in the bathroom in our room on the pediatric unit mostly washing bottles and breast feeding gear every 2 hours but also washing the tears from my face. In that bathroom was a really simple watercolor mural of a giraffe leaning down drinking water from a stream. It was so simple, yet so perfect. I loved looking at that giraffe. It looked like something that maybe I could draw but of course I couldn't. Basically this giraffe soothed me and made me feel better, it served its purpose perfectly.

So now I associate giraffes with Liv. I told my friend Dorie and she got Liv a cute giraffe stuffed animal and a giraffe ring stacker. I also got some things from BabyGap and Hanna Andersson for her for now and for when she is a little older.

Every time I see a giraffe I think of my beautiful daughter and I feel so blessed that she is happy and healthy.