We have HUGE news to announce! Saturday night Grace pooped on the potty!!! Woohoo...repeat action on Sunday. It was a glorious weekend. I can't even explain the joy and the triumph after 2 years of working on it. FINALLY! One might think it was a big battle but it was as easy as pie and something we have coaxed her with hundreds of times before. We were out for a nice family dinner. Grace felt the urge and I had nothing packed for her. I just said "Well, you could poop in the potty and then right after supper we can drive to Target and buy you a Webkin?" There was no reaction just the typical, look away and ignore me. Then about 2 minutes later she was like "Okay, I will do it but we will go right after and get a Webkin?" "Anyone you want!" She ran into the bathroom...sat down and within a minute or two we were out of there. Simple as that. No crying, no fighting, just huge smiles and a mom dancing in the bathroom of Mexican Village (craving Pollo Fundido). We bought the Webkin and we were one happy family! Then to top it off...the next day I was on the computer and I asked Grace if she was ready to leave with me. She said "Just a minute mom I have to go poop on the potty." I about fell off my chair!!! She did it again. We went to Target and she picked out a special toy. Then she started naming off all the other things she was going to get after each poop. I will go broke! I am willing to do this for a short while and then we need to come up with another plan. Right now I figure it is the co-pay to see the child psychologist:) I know this may not continue but we will fight hard to keep this our "new reality"!


We are approaching the 28th week! Yes, we have almost made it to the third trimester. As the time goes on more anxiety settles in. I know it is just the reality of the situation. I take time out of my day several times and count baby kicks. The baby has given me quite a few scares and kept me up worrying many nights. (I am sure this will be a theme). I try to be thankful for everyday the baby is with me. I appreciate every movement and kick. I don't take one for granted because I know it could be the last. Talk about living in the moment! I have come to the realization that no matter what the outcome is...if this baby does not make it, I will want to have as many moments with him/her as I can. If this baby makes it, it will feel like an absolute miracle. I pray (many, many times a day) that this baby stays healthy and makes it into our arms living and breathing.