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Here I am, back in Ft. Lauderdale, the place where I grew up and where the only thing that matters is my mother. (Well, okay, so the beach is here...) I hope to be able to take Destinee to see what a REAL beach looks like and to, once again, feel the sand and water of the Atlantic on my feet.
Growing up, this was my refuge, my calm place, the source of my very life. When the world threatened to destroy me, I'd go the the quietest part of the beach, plop my butt in the sand and learn how to breathe again. Watching the waves and hearing their sound as they reached the shore soothed my soul and reminded me I was just a tiny speck of life in a vast and crazy world. Now, I'm a much larger speck and this place still lures me with its magic. As I said, it's the only thing I miss about this place besides my mother.
Destinee is a first-rate traveler. There was no whining, no complaining, no 'are we there yet'. Our only issue - and it is constant - is the seatbelt. She wants it off or as loose as possible and I can't go for that. She is missing her mom and desperate to see her little brother. It willl be weeks, however, until she gets more than seeing him in pictures. There are no visitors to the NICU especially with H1N1 floating around. The fact that she has already had it makes no difference: rules are rules. We are told that our little Aidan will be home for Christmas and that's all any of us really need.
Love to all -
B
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Aidan Christian Buchanan
2 lbs, 12 oz
11/22/09
small but healthy
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Love to everyone...
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Congratulations to all. These little blessings remind us of the miracle of life. I suspect he had a reason why he couldn't "wait." Love to all! What happy, happy news! Savor this time as I know you are. XO Joanie
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Congratulations. Hugs, Inga
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Congratulations! The birth of a new child is always so wonderful.
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Congratulations. I'm sending a few of my extra pounds to boost little Aidan a bit. Take care. Love, Dawn
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God bless Aidan!
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Wow, a miracle! I welcome you to earth Aidan, your precious angel heart will be a gift to all. Your family is in my prayers. love and light, Rebecca
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Happy Birthday Aiden! Congrats Barbara to you and your family....Pat
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What a beautiful name! My mother told me to name my children with one thought in the forefront of my brain: make certain that their names would look good in front of the title of President of the United States.
Looks as if you succeeded with that goal! Congratulations!
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Congratulations, I am so proud for you.
Love ya
Debbie
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congratulations, I will pray that this new little sweetie gains weight and gets stronger each day. What a joy!!!!!!! Wendy
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Congrats to all. I will pray that he will gain the weight he needs fast. My oldest half sister weight in at 2 lbs & 3 ozs over 50 years ago....Hugs to all, Connie
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So tiny...such a BIG blessing :) Love to you...Karen
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What a wonderful little bundle of joy. Congrats and best wishes in the days to come.
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Congrats to Cyndy and big sis, Destinee and to you, as honorary grandma! And welcome, Aidan, born on my sons Angel Day. I can't wait for pictures! Love,
Belinda
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Welcome baby Aidan.......what a blessing !! Love, Kim
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What a beautiful name! The best things come in small packages! Love and prayers to all. Love you, Theresa
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Wow sooooo tiny, how wonderful..Congratulations! Love, Kelly
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I love his name and Congratulations! Love and Hugs, Vera
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Glad you are with the waves and surf.. the ocean is one of my favorites too..love to you my friend.. enjoy the water and your princess...
munrogirl
Aww, I'm happy the baby will be home for Christmas - that's such good news.
Enjoy your time away with Destinee, & I understand the seatbelt situation -
Wonder how tall she is. I'm short, and seatbelts tie me at the neck, I have to constantly adjust the strap, lol. Speck, you're not a speck now or ever. Have a nice trip honey - I'm about an hour from the Atlantic here in Jersey - love you,
Denimari
Enjoy those quiet times with sand between your toes. Love and energy being sent daily to little Aiden and Cyndi. Give your mom a special hug and think of me.....it will be as if I'm hugging my mom. Glad Destinee was such a good traveler. How did Elmo do?
RememberKala
You make me wish I was there in the warm sunshine. The ocean is my favorite place to be and you are right it is so calming. Have fun at the beach with Destinee!
davidjsmom
Chad loved the Atlantic. Like you, he said it was a real Ocean.
Hope you have a wonderful time.
Hugs, Barbara
doxylady
Enjoy the beach. So glad the baby will be home soon. Hope that you have a great Thanksgiving....Hugs, Connie
ConH
Glad your having a good time. Had I not moved to KY. I would have lived at one of the shore area's in Jersey. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. Love, Pat
tomtom
Have a great time. Enjoy the Ocean. Agree, I have the same thoughts looking at the Ocean. A tiny speck of life we are. Next time you want to see the Ocean. Come to my house. I'm 8 miles away. I'll be waiting for you. Drive up the coast to my house.
My thoughts are with Aiden. Glad he will be home. What a wonderful Christmas gift. Love & Hugs...
joeymom
Enjoy your time. We used to live in Ft Lauderdale many years ago. Actually my oldest son Brandon was born in Ft Lauderdale at Holy Cross hospital, and Justin was born in Boynton Beach. I was born in West Pal Beach.
The beach is okay, but I'm always glad to get back home. Glad to hear the new little one will be home for Christmas!
misshim
Ms B,
Please dunk your toes for me. I love the sound of the ocean . Have a safe journey. Hugs, Inga
ihart
Have fun! I am so glad that your little Aidan will get to come home for Christmas...what a great present!! Love you and Happy Thanksgiving! Karen
biowoman
Fun in the sun with a little one! Lovely! I hope that she returns from her trip with her precious little hands filled with seashells.
evansmamamia
You make me wish I was on the beach with you, your words are poetic, I am glad the baby is doing well and will be home by Christmas. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Have some fun in the sun and sand and get those toes wet...Wendy
wendyTred
I can identify with the peaceful sounds of the waves, although for me, it is the Chesapeake Bay. Memories abound all of my life of eating our famous blue crabs. Enjoy your time with Destinee, my friend. Love, Belinda
BinkyH
Barbara, we grew up close together. I grew up in Miami........and now we live only 2 hours away from each other. Small world. I hope you enjoy your time there with your mom. Say hello to the beach for me........the only thing I miss down there. So glad baby Aidan will be home for Christmas. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.......Love, Kim
KimRW