Days 26-27 – The One Where My Life Flashed Before My Eyes

Thursday & Friday, November 29 & 30, 2007

I had my first very scary moment as a Mommy on Thursday night. I fell in the apartment with Cameron in my arms. I usually have him in the walker in the kitchen with me while I’m preparing dinner. I gave him his bottle and he fell asleep. When I carried him out of the kitchen, I tried to move the walker with my foot and it got caught and down we went. I took the brunt of the fall, thank goodness. I bruised both knees and scraped my elbow and wrist pretty badly but luckily I didn’t break anything. But, Cameron’s head did hit the floor and the wind was knocked out of him. He lost his breath and couldn’t cry for several seconds but of course it felt like forever and scared me to death. However, we are both okay. I feel like I’ve been in a car wreck but Cameron is fine. His head was red but never swelled and was back to normal within an hour. He didn’t vomit and his mood was back to normal after I got him calmed down. I watched him like a hawk all night, waking every couple of hours to check on him. Talk about getting a crash course in parenting. What a week we’ve had!

Tonight, Friday, Cameron got himself up on his knees and his arms at the same time. It was only a couple of seconds but I don’t think it will be long before he is crawling. He is sleeping better through the night, which means so am I. We’re still having food issues because I don’t think the formula really keeps him that full but he still refuses food. But, we’re doing okay.

I’ve never been more ready to go home in my whole life. I leave on Monday morning instead of Sunday for Almaty. I hope to be there no more than a week and then I’ll be home. Mom comes into Almaty on Tuesday morning. I can’t wait to see her.

I wanted to send out a very special Congratulations to the Conley family. They went to court today and were awarded the adoption and the immediate custody of their 16 month old precious, little girl. I also wanted to thank Shari, who talked me through the scary fall situation immediately after it happened. I am so thankful that I was here with these wonderful people. This journey is not only about the children you bring into your lives but the people you meet along the way as well. And thanks to Matt for always carrying my backpack when my arms are full with Cameron.

I also wanted to Congratulate Jennifer and Marshall on getting their court date for Wednesday. To quote a line from one of my favorite movies, Almost Famous, “It’s all happening!”

I also have a funny Pasha story. When he came to pick up Cameron and I for one of our walks in the park, I was getting Cameron into his snowsuit. Remember, I mentioned the multiple layers in which they dress their children. Well, I only had one layer because it is so hot in the apartment and then the snowsuit keeps him very warm while we are outside. Well, Cameron lifted his shirt and Pasha noticed his bare belly. He fussed at me and lifted his own shirt and patted his belly and said “For Pasha, okay. But, for baby, no”. It was so funny. But, I still did not put another layer on him. Whenever we come back from those walks, Cameron’s entire body except for his face, which is the only body part exposed, is very toasty. It was just so typical Pasha.