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Carolyn,
That is a great idea. I have a 10 year old that would lovve to run after toddlers....she loves them. I wish I would have thought of that. My kids were great helpers though. GAYLE

Hi everyone!!!

Wow, I have very little time to catch up with everyone anymore. But motherhood is great, we are always busy. Honestly I think my non-bpi hand isn't fairing as well as my bpi hand. I think carrying Jack around is actually making my BPI arm a little stronger, I'm using it more than ever, trying to reach things when my other hand is occupied. Some things are a challenge, but nothing major.

I've left cleaning go until he naps which isn't as often as before. But I figure these years will pass me by so fast as it is that trying to fit everything in is impossible. It has given me the urge to clean more and organize, which I never cared to do before. I think I'm in permanent nesting mode or something.

Now I have a new fear...How will I manage with two? No I'm not having another yet. But we're going to try again next year so that they are 2 years apart. I'm sure I'll manage just fine. I mean if Christina can manage with her twins I'm sure I'll find a way too. She's such an inspiration.

Well, I thought I'd say Hello to everyone and let people know how I am. But please keep an eye on my website cause he's growing fast and he's just so darn cute.

-Traci

Hi Traci,
It has been a long time. Cannot believe that Jack is 3 months old already. Time flies. I went on your website...he is a cutie pie. He sure has had alot of adventures in his life already. He is sure lucky to have parents like you and Jon !!! GAYLE mom of Brandon ROBPI

Hey Traci!
It has been a long time. Glad to hear all is well with you. No doubt your bpi arm is getting stronger, mine gets a very good work out holding my new nephew. I cant wait to see him again next weekend, babies are so darn cute but they do grow up so fast!

Could you post hte link to your site again, I cant seem to find it tonight and have too much homework to search. I would love to read all the updates and see some pics!

Hugs,
Amy

ps, you will be great with two!

I can promise you that you can do it. I have 5 children with my LOPBI. All were almost exactly 2 years apart, except for the youngest, he is 5 years younger. It is amazing how much you can do when you set your mind to it!

Heyyyy Mommy Traci.
Thanks for your weekend's update on "my Jack".
I know you are busy, busy busy AND I am happy to hear "My Jack' may get a sibling or 2[tee hee!]. I do AGREE with Kamren that YES, you can do anything and everything you put your mind to!! BTW, Kath is truly THEE inspiration for 5 as we didn't have resources at our age/"decades".Kamren, this is not to dis-count you too with your 5 Treasures!!

HUGS to all 3 of you,
"UBPN Grammy" Carolyn J


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Hey Traci...I think with 2 years between them you will be ok. It's amazing how you learn to adapt when you have to. Thanks for the kind compliment. I haven't got a chance to check out the web site but I hope to soon. I'd love to know what you all have been up to lately.

HI Traci,

I love your website and seeing how much Jack has grown.

He looks like such a happy baby. Ryan and Aaron were 2 years a part and it was great. I know you will find away to work things out.

Thanks for the update.

Hugs and kisses to Jack, I can't wait to meet him, hopefully at Camp 2007.

Karen

I saw Kath and Carolyn J. signed Jack's guest book again. Glad to see people are visiting Jack's website. I do enjoy updating it and letting people watch him grow up. The website is...

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jonandtraci/

You're right, you never know how well you can handle things till you are put into that position. And I'm definitely not as nervous about the next one whenever that may be.

Also I was talking to my mom a couple weeks ago and she told me that they used forceps on me when I was born. I wish I would have known, maybe I wouldn't have been as nervous about having my own baby. I thought my injury was from being big and that's all, I never knew I may have been injured due to the use of forceps.

Well, I should go. It's past my bedtime.

Not sure that I'll make camp in 2007. $$$ isn't as abundant or as easy to save as it was before Jack came along. I'll definitely do my darndest to get to 2009 if it's closer.

-Traci

Traci,
OH no!!!...I've just got to HUG "MY JACK"!!! I do hope you win the Lottery so you guys can come to CAMP 2007...ya,ya, tee hee.

FYI, using forceps is what caused my injury wayyy back in the "Olden" days!

HUGS all around you,Jon and My Jack,
UBPN Gramma Carolyn J 's