Spring, I know what you mean about needles. My SIL is a pediatrician, and she made a "tent" over my IV insertion at the hospital when Yeti was born so I wouldn't stare at it and freak out. It had a cute little dog sticker on it, just like she does for her young patients.

Klee, how awesome to get a message from your darling Phoebe. I keep asking Yeti to touch me too, but I think I'm still too overwrought to notice (and possibly always a bit dense in that department).

Lynn, I'm sending a hug out across the ocean for you and your Hope. Each day is a day closer to holding her on the outside.

Mel & Lynn, so glad to hear that alters are not out of the ordinary here. My friends & family come to visit and stay as far as possible from that end of the room. I think they are afraid that if they mention Yeti, I will suddenly remember and cry. If I were nicer, I'd tell them that I am thinking of him already. But I let them suffer.

Bailey, how was shrek the third? My niece wants me to see it with her, so if it is good, I will pop some corn and have her over.

I've gotta say, I had a much better couple of days after joining BB and reading all of your words. It feels good to have people who understand, really understand, reach out. I feel it creeping up again on me, but the rest was so good. DH and I even had a nice supper out too without me crying half-way through. hugs, m