Stephanie: Can you tell me a little bit more about Shelby and her development? My David is 12 months old and weighs about 17 lbs. He is so small. He did not have his hernia (and fusion) correction until he was 4 1/2 months old and was in the hospital until 6 months old. He is not yet crawling, but just about. I am hoping that is my Christmas miracle this year. When did Shelby start crawling and did I understand you correctly she started walking at 17 months and weighs about 19 lbs? I am trying to get a sense of how these kids develop -- I know they are all different, but it is nice to hear how they are developing slowly but surely.

Kara my dear -- you are so generous with your time and your openness. I LOVE the pictures of Adam -- he is a miraculous little guy and you are a stupendous mother, woman, wife, etc. Your life will be filled with joys which will make up for the first difficult year of life.

Love to all. --Nicole