Comments on: saturday (5-24-08).

By: Sheena

Sheena — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:21:06 +0000

grandma is really cute! i know within the context of this post that it just sounds 7 shades of F’d up, but I just wanted to give props to grandma!!

your robot collection is growing!

also, why don’t people have boundaries? i think before I speak.

By: pjp

pjp — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:27:20 +0000

I remember that up until my daughter was…probably 4 months old…trying to get her in a sling was like stuffing a cat in a sack.

By: Cinnamon

Cinnamon — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:12:39 +0000

Hello Matt!
I wanted to let you know that I think you are doing an amazing job at being a father especially through this adversity. Your little sweetheart will look up to you and have an amazing love and appreciation of you. I read this site everyday, and was greatly saddened to hear of what happened to Liz. She sounds like she was an amazing woman. Your blog make me try to live my life in a better way and to try to find the full potential in every day for my children. Thank you for that.

I am a babywearing instructor, and I wanted to bring your attention to some concerns surrounding slings like the one you are wearing in this post. They are refered to as bag slings, and some have been recalled due to issues with design. The way they are built make it very diffucult for the baby to breathe, as the curve of the sling causes the babes chin to touch thier chest. This closes off thier airway much like a straw being bent. This is a great link outlining to concerns about these kinds of slings. http://babyslingsafety.blogspot.com/

As an instructor I don’t recomend the use of these types of slings. I did notice that you have recieved a MeiTai (the babyhawk) this is a MUCH better option and will also support your daughter in a better position for her growing hips. It is also two shouldered and higher on your body wich is loads better for your back. I often carry my 3yr old on my back in a Mei Tai and love it. I hope that info helps you out, as the world of babywearing can be largely confusing.

Should you wish further info about babywearing or troubleshooting please e-mail me!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:36:43 +0000

I was led to your blog by a poster on thenest.com and I am so glad I was. Your family’s story touched me in a way I have a hard time describing. Your writing is beautiful – so honest, such raw emotion. You are an amazing father to little Madeline. May each day bring you a little more healing and peace. Hug your beautiful baby for us!

By: jaded girl

jaded girl — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:18:27 +0000

i really enjoyed reading about your day. especially found funny your ‘tragedies’ with the sling. ‘nuclear’ families royally suck some times when you are missing that one person or persons.
i really identify with your closing remark on the likelyhood of tomorrow ‘sucking’. everyday i find it harder and harder to get out of bed. but we still do.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:50:45 +0000

thanks for allowing us to post your story on Story of My Life too – your story was the most read of all time. I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but it’s certainly beautiful.

I lost my S.O. too when I was younger. The only “advice” (HA!) I would give is that sometimes time can drag on like you can’t stand another single minute living inside your body. But then time goes on, it has to. and then sometimes it goes by so fast you’re like “wait a minute…” And recording these for Madeline later so that she will know and understand who her mom is, is really, really precious.

By: Emilie

Emilie — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:59:01 +0000

My Ben is two months old today, so I’m right there with you and Madeline!

I know what you mean about seeing all the “fucking perfect, happy, nuclear families.” I get so sad when I see them, too, despite trying to “stay positive.”

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:56:50 +0000

Hi matt! My daughter is three months old and she never liked the slings. We got a bjorn and she loves that. They are great because they can face in or out (when they have enough head control). I also think that Madeline if lucky to have such an awesome daddy and so many other people who love and care about her. She will never want to for love. I hope tomorrow is an awesome day.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:32:20 +0000

Okay, I am sure you don’t care about this, but you are totally ranking for “auntie deb” and less surprisingly, ranking first for “awesome auntie deb”! Go Auntie Deb!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 26 May 2008 13:50:25 +0000

Happy 2 month birthday Madeline! You are absolutely beautiful, and it’s obvious that your daddy loves you very, very much. I really admire the relationship that the two of you have.. it’s really something special.

Hugs,
~~lurker~~ admirer

Katie