Comments on: amateurish performance…

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:33:50 +0000

You are both exquisite!! Such gifts!!

By: Lillian from the NYC

Lillian from the NYC — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:12:36 +0000

I’ve spent the entire day reading (and crying over) your amazing blog, and now I’m reading it again.

I don’t know why I chose this post to comment on other than it reminded me that I also have a mostly unused MA Soc, but then thought “Matt’s watching other moms to see how they handle the cart/baby issue, yay, grocery-cart gemeinschaft!”

And I have definitely laffed along with crying while reading your deeply intelligent take on little, yet enormous things.

I’ll bet readers smile at any opportunity to connect with your lovely family, like if they are a baseball lover, or salon enthusiast like the beautiful Liz with the biggest, best smile.

We stranger/friends are so blessed to have love in our lives and Madeline in our hearts.

Stay gold, you are very special. Kisses to li’l Maddy.

With deepest sympathy and heart, Lil

By: Amy in MN

Amy in MN — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:14:22 +0000

Bring your sling! You can do ANYTHING with those … even shower with the baby if need be!

By: Alisha

Alisha — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:35:31 +0000

Hi there! I found your blog through a friend who found it in her local paper. I just wanted to say that you are such an inspiration, and that you have truly touched my heart. I’m sitting here crying and laughing. I learned the hard way when it came to shopping too. I brought in my stroller, and realized it was impossible to push a stroller and drag a cart behind me. Old women LOVE babies. I’ve sometimes had to dodge them in the mall. I look forward to every post, and love seeing pictures of your beautiful daughter. Take care!

By: Erin Sweet

Erin Sweet — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:28:07 +0000

Matt,
You can add me to the list of numerous people who have been fortunate to be introduced to your story and your website. You have truly been an inspiration and I can’t thank you enough for sharing. You’re story and your words are just what I needed to be reminded of how truly precious life is and to never take one day for granted. I think we all have the tendency to get caught up in our own life issues and drama that many times we forget to take the small amount of time it takes to stop and smell the flowers every now and then and remind ourselves to be grateful for all we have. Madeline is a very lucky little girl to have such an amazing father who has found a way to allow Liz to live on through the sincere inspiration of others around the world. Thank you for making me hug my husband and son a bit harder and a bit longer and I look forward to continuing to get to partake in your life journey. Take care and best wishes!

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:58:53 +0000

People in Germany are reading now. You’ve gone world wide. David Logelin is funny. Thinking of you!

By: Katy

Katy — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:14:27 +0000

I bet that sociology masters is going to come in really handy over the years! That’s how we ALL Figure out this parenting thing…just watch what everybody else does and copy (or do the opposite, as the case may be).

Keep up the good work! You and Maddie have many such exciting adventures in your future.

By: Missy

Missy — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:14:22 +0000

Sounds like a fun trip to the store. How wonderful of her to sleep instead of wake up and cry – that makes it really *not* fun.

I’m an admitted germaphobe, so you can take this with a grain of salt: The old ladies are nice, but watch out for the baby-touchers. Especially with a preemie, you don’t need people touching her hands with their germs and then getting her sick. People always touch babies hands, then babies put their hands in their mouths. I always cover my little ones hands with a blanket, or cover the entire baby carrier with a blanket so people can’t get her at all. Another tip is to always wash your hands, or use hand sanitizer, after touching a shopping cart (or basket) before touching your baby. They are nasty.

By: Robin (cribsheeter in MN)

Robin (cribsheeter in MN) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:08:35 +0000

Hey, you are doing great to have figured that out before you ever got in the store. Don’t beat yourself up over it, I spent the first several shopping trips with my son trying to cram everything into the basket on the bottom of the stroller. I was afraid of putting the carseat on the cart until I realized the people at graco are geniuses and it locks right on!! Eventually, I figured out, as some other have said, that the best way to go is the baby carrier.

TIP: when madeline gets a little older and is awake more, the front carrier is great for doing laundry, cleaning dishes, making bottles, etc. You are doing a great job and there are many people out there who will be more than happy to give you any parenting advice that you might need and lift you up when you feel like you have fallen.

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:37:55 +0000

See? This is why babies should come with manuals! I mean, how are we all supposed to figure out this stuff anyway? As a fellow sociology masters…I can assure you it’s of no help . You’re doing an absolutely AMAZING job as a father. Your daughter is so incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful man as her daddy. You were obviously hand-picked for her. Your wife was so stunningly beautiful and I know her spirit must be as well. I’m so sorry for your loss (there’s got to be something more poignant to say…).