Things are looking up at the Hall house. This week was MUCH better than the last few weeks – I feel almost “normal.” Still not pushing it or expecting too much from myself – just taking it easy and doing what I want to do each day. I think that has helped a lot.
Thanks so much for your encouragement and kindness.
Cole's been "helping" hold the bottle these days
Hugs, Kolette! So glad to hear that things are improving.
Dear Kolette,
I am so glad to hear that you are doing better. It is such a hard thing and very real! You are so blessed to have such a beautiful baby boy! He is such a sweetheart. Please get some rest when possible and keep life at a slower pace. You will be much happier and less overwhelmed.
We have all been blessed to have you in our life. We love you Kolette and pray that you will feel better soon!
Love,
Lori
Gosh, he is so darn cute!!!
Wonderful news! Feeling human again is a breath of fresh air!
Your son is beautiful! Enjoy him! They grow fast.
Hang in there! I’ve been there, and it can really throw you for a loop. You are smart to stay on top of it and realize what is going on. We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, lisa
Dearest Kolette,
so happy that you are having brighter days. Remember to take care of you. You do that and everything else falls into place. Cole looks wonderful. So you are doing all the right things. Love you and have you in all my prayers.
Kolette, I’m so sorry you’ve been struggling the last few weeks, but so glad to hear things are looking up! We love you guys! Cole is the most beautiful, round, cute baby boy!
Hugs to you Kolette. I never experienced this before but, I did have that let down feeling of not being pregnant(even though I was glad I wasn’t) anymore feeling. It is strange as I kept waiting for butterflies in my stomach and would rub the tummy and wait for the kicks, and think Ok, Michelle, the baby is on your lap. LOL
I was extremely sick with my 2nd one whom is in a group home. so I was on IV service for 4 months, hospitalized for outpatient and Inpatient, 5 times and he was 9lbs 7oz, and took everything from me to survive and left me very ill.
I would of never had it any other way though.
So, I can feel for you a little bit but, what you have or had is so common. I think for you the not knowing, never did this ever, could of been hard of coarse as it went so fast huh? And the growing is like we wish to sit and talk about how they will be when they grow up etc. then they grow up so fast, at the blink of your eye.
take care Kolette and my thoughts and prayers will be with you and so glad things are picking up. YIPPEE!!! You will be fine!
You are amazing Kolette! I love the way you have been so honest. Don’t worry about your blog. As much as we love it, we all have been in your shoes and understand. Take care of yourself and your family. They are all that matter!
Last weekend I was able to attend Time Out for Women in Pocatello, ID. One of the speakers said the following:
“My life is not a sprint to perfection, nor a deadline to meet. My life is a process”.
That hit me like a load of bricks. I have read it several times this week.
Hang in there! You will make it. It is just a process.
Kolette
My thoughts are with you! Please don’t ever worry about the downloads…”we” love them, at least I know I do, but I would be back without them!! Thanks for everything! I have been away from my computer and didn’t realize what was happening. I know I don’t know you and you don’t know me, but I feel for you in a way only another mother can, I think. Take Care!!
Hey kolette
Thank you for your honesty – I have been there and it will pass. So pleased you recognised what was going on, I didn’t for a very long time. It is honest people like you who tell the truth about how they are feeling and what is going on that makes it easier for other women to know there is nothing “wrong” with them and that there is hope. Take care of yourself and your adorable family – you and they must always come first 🙂
We loved the cute picture of Cole & Jason, welcoming Cole into the world! So glad to hear things are getting better- being sick, running a company, and new baby is huge and life changing. As mom’s we want to do it all and sometimes lose ourselves for awhile. Take good care of you when you can and things will be back to normal (a new normal) soon enough. Thanks for being open, I still think you’re a rock!
He is so lovely – hang in there girlie – life will get better. Remember the tough times make you stronger, and you already have a lot of that going for you!!! Take it easy and enjoy each moment.
Ko! I can’t believe I found you! I’m sitting here in complete wonder and amazment! I’m bursting with joy for you and Jason! Your little miracle is the cutest bundle I’ve seen since, well, my bundles-but they’ve grown into stinky teenagers! :o) Garrett is almost 15 (remember how you predicted him??)and Bryn is turning 11 in a few weeks! Crazy how fast time is flying!
I would love to catch up with you sometime-after the naps maybe? We’ve recently moved from St George to Virginia-it’s been quite an adjustment!
I have so many memories rushing through my head of you and Jason! I was always amazed with all the things you would create working at the BYU Copy Center! You were so ahead of your time girl! Look at you now, you are such an inspiration!
Well, it just hit midnight, so I better be off to bed and end this incredibly long comment! Give your boys a squeeze for me!
It is an amazing world we have progressed into. I’m glad it could bring a little joy and light into what can be such a dark world. Please remember the old attage, “This too shall pass.” It’s so true. You will not feel that way forever. Be patient with yourself. I know you’ll hold fast to your hope and optimism. You are an amazing woman, and God has placed this challenge before you for a reason. He is with you, and always will be, cathcing you when you fall.