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.

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I LOVED that story when you told me! So glad you like the toys. The giraffe-smooch poster is a perfect feature on Mother's Day. Communication is wonderful in so many ways.
Posted at 8:30 PM on May 11, 2008 by Dorie
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What a sweet story!! Between your blog and Twitter, I can see why you and Dorie have remained friends for so many years. It is amazing when friends can live so far apart and still be "tuned in" to each other!!! Happy Mother's Day. Sounds like you are having a great one...
Posted at 6:08 PM on May 11, 2008 by Pat West
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