When a bus hits you and you’re lying in the street, it might take you a little while before you can stand up again.
And sometimes, when you go to stand up, your legs won’t come with you…because, well because they got hit by a bus.
So, you lie back down and absorb the feeling of that pavement and feel the pain a bit longer. But then you try again. Eventually, the feeling returns to your legs…even if it’s temporary.
My legs had feeling today…tire tracks, yes. But feeling.
We went out to lunch and people noticed my hospital bracelet. Marveled at the little bootied feet that dangled out of the sling. Asked to peek past the fabric that huddled her close to my chest. Smiled when they saw her. “Congratulations.” 
Today, my beautiful two-year-old sang happy songs in the car. Loud and free.
And she propped her pudgy feet onto the seat in front of her and curled her toes, just like she always does, and it made me smile.
Today, we threw pennies into the fountain and made wishes…for simple things.
And doused ourselves in dirty fountain water because what Daddy doesn’t know won’t hurt him.
Today, we read stories in our room, amid laundry baskets and taped up diapers on the floor that didn’t quite make it to the trash can.
(Click here to see the big girl reading…and push me out of the room when I invaded.)
Today, we bumped into friends in a parking lot and huddled forever to talk. And laugh. And smooch on babies…my babies. Like the world moves on flawlessly while it waits for us to jump back in. But laughing is always good. My girls will always hear me laugh…I promise them that.
And tonight, when the day was over…a real sleepover with friends and popcorn and movies in bed.
And the same candles from the delivery room flicker once again. I’ve turned them on every night since and leave them on through the night…and the same batteries have yet to go out.
I want to give my girls the world.
I want to grant them a life without pain or sorrow. I’m not in control of that, but I can love…and my ability to love just grew a trillion-fold this last week. I love them so much, it hurts.
And, once again, I have to say I am in awe of the response from beautiful, thoughtful, amazing people Nella’s story has garnered. There are so many heart-warming things you’ve said I would love to repeat here…still taking it all in, but tonight, one that stood out that made that big bad bus seem further away…one that erased a few tire tracks…one that made me hug this girl a little tighter…
…from a Daddy:
“Thank you for having the courage to share your innermost thoughts and sharing Nella with your readers. The world became a better place the day she was born. When Nella is older, please let her know that she has inspired this reader to remember what’s important in life, be a better man, and be the best Daddy he can be to his own little girl.”
I whispered that to her…I thought she should know up front. She’s going to do big, big things, you know.
And so is every child, regardless of chromosomes…if we show them the way.
I have two girls. Two beautiful girls. How cool is that?
Our sleepover awaits.
I smell…laughter.
And I hear the distant sound of a bus…driving away, exhaust trailing behind it…lingering a bit, but promising to fade away.
Go away, bus.
she is SO adorable!! What beautiful pictures.
Nella is absolutely beautiful and Lainey looks like a doll. Thank you for sharing your incredible story with the world. You have enlarged my heart towards my own daughter (just 9 months old). Thank you!
i’m up tonight w. my babe…again…physically pushed to the limit! but, i get to read a few sentences here…..i get to enjoy a few peaceful moments w. my babe and enjoy being a momma! V-day is coming soon! wish we could send you something….but, i guess that;s what comments are for! enjoy your own middle of the night moments…and sending love to you.
JUST FOUND YOUR BLOG AND HAVE READ YOUR STORY…YOU ARE SO BLESSED! MY DEAR FRIEND EXPERIENCED EVERY BIT OF THIS TOO AND SHE SAYS THAT HER LITTLE BOY HAS BEEN THE GREATEST JOY OF HER LIFE AND THAT SHE WOULDN’T HAVE EVER WANTED ANY OTHER CHILD BUT THIS ONE. YOUR LITTLE DOLL JUST GETS MORE BEAUTIFUL.. AND SO DOES HER MOMMIE! I HAVE NO DOUBT IN MY MIND AT ALL BUT THAT IN HEAVEN YOU TWO CHOSE EACH OTHER..TO WALK THROUGH THIS LIFE WITH..TOGETHER..IN JOY! COME SAY HI š
And from that pavement prone position, a tiny hand reached out to you and a precious voice called out your name, “Momma, c’mon…the world awaits us.” And she lifted us. It was her all along. It was her. I love calling, and hearing laughter. I love calling and still hearing our conversation interrupted with “Lainey, NO!” I love knowing in every pristeen photo shot of your home, that seconds before you cleared the clutter that might show in the picture and now is out of sight. I love hearing Heidi’s voice in the background. I love that Normal came home. I love you…Nella and Lainey’s momma…I mean Momma! Don’t stay up too late, you two!
I am completely hooked on your blog. Your words and pictures touch me deeply. You have a gift for writing. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life.
Lovely, dear! Enjoy those gorgeous girls you created. Every moment, even the tough ones.
I’ve just recently found your blog, and am so inspired. I am raising a special needs child myself (my 3.5 yr old was diagnosed with autism in the fall) and every day is a blessing and a challenge.
I thought of your song when I read your birth story the other night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CImGTTuEMEI&feature=fvw
Korin
http://www.mamazen.typepad.com
She is ALREADY doing big, big things, you know. :o)
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story, and your beautiful girls with us. I think you are reminding us all of some of the more important things in life.:o)
Kelle, do you realize that your blog is like the sun and your readers (me along with my twin and many friends) are tight curl up flower buds? When readers read along, your stoires warm them to the core so they can NOT help but unfurl their lovely petals and show off their own beauty to the life that is passing them by?
You challenge us to reveal the good and beauty within each and every one of us and to sieze the day like there was no tomorrow.
Shine on like the Sun. Shine on.
rik,
peyton and lainey are sleeping…mamas are not!
1:55am and bedtime not imminent. drinking mich lt, extra limes of course, kelle is hiding in the kitchen eating a bagel (trying to support my weight loss:) but i heard the toaster pop and the smell of, ‘pools of butter!’
next up, we are listening to One Tribe ’cause nella likes it and we are practicing our dance for ellen! most importantly…we can’t stop laughing!!!
love you.
g’night!
kell, you continue to amaze me with your words. they are so healing and real and i love that you haven’t changed one thing about your life except to just love another baby! nothing else is needed.
life IS normal in the hampton house!!!
I’m officially addicted. I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to see a new post on a blog. You inspire all of us to be better people. . . just like the title of your blog . . . to enjoy the small things.
I remember those first outings with Morgan and being nervous and scared to have someone ask to see my new baby. Do I tell them? Do they already know? Do they really think she is cute or are they just saying that because they know she has Down syndrome? I don’t care anymore . . . I know she is beautiful and am always appreciative when someone else recognizes it too.
Love the pictures, especially the one with Lainey with her curled toes on the seat. It really is all about the small things. Thanks for reminding all of us! I need a good reminder every once in awhile!
My dear friend – a mother of six – lead me to your blog. It takes ALOT to make me cry. Tears are streaming down my cheeks. I don’t know you, but I want to thank you for reminding me that Motherhood is the BEST job in the world! We have 5 precious children and know how quickly the busyness of LIFE gobbles up those precious moments. Thank you SO much for sharing your story. I love the verse “Train up a child in the way he should go..” Your girls are precious. And you are an amazingly talented writer, photographer, and mother. May you be given the wisdom from above needed to be the Momma you dream of being. Welcome Sweet Nella! Keep up the loving work you began, Lainey! Every girl needs a big sister like you! All the best!
Ohhh Sweet Lil Nella is getting chubby:) I heart chubby babies.
I found your blog last night, when someone on a forum pointed me in the direction of your birth story….and I cried. I am totally in LOVE with your blog. You write beautifully. Your girls are beautiful. Little Nella(what an adorable name!) is just exquisite….and my oh my…you do have good taste in baby attire!!
My own baby girl was diagnosed with Leukaemia coming up to 4 months ago. ANd while I know it’s not the same I find thta I can relate to some of the emotions you talk about. Thank you ever so much for sharing with such honesty.
I want to thank you for sharing Nella’s beautiful story with me. I can honestly say that I have never read a more beautiful post than the one you wrote about Nella’s birth. I was so incredibly touched by it. I put up the link to the post in my blog because I just want everyone to read it.
I have always thought about having a child like Nella, and I have always wondered how I would be emotionally as I have anxiety and depression problems. After reading your post, and the following posts, I know 100% that I would be in love with a “Nella” and that there would be such an adventure in store for me. I am newly pregnant after a miscarriage a while ago, and I have had a difficult pregnancy, and I have lived in such fear the past few weeks (and the past months). After reading your blog, it changed me. Completely. I cannot thank you enough for that.
Your little Nella is going to change the world. Through your writing, and your blog, and your photography, and her sweet beautiful face, you two are going to do some big things. I just know it. She is a BEAUTIFUL child and her face and little body is just mesmerizing.
Anyway, thank you for touching my life in such a huge, unexplainable way. I pray that the bus will get further and further away from you, until you cannot hear it any longer. I have a feeling that it will.
I am so looking forward to following your journey.
The good thing about that bus… it will never hit you twice.
We’ve all been hit and survived. Thank goodness, because we would have missed the best days of our lives.
Nella is an absolute angel. Wish I could hold her.
She is going to show you the world in colors you never knew existed.
I came across your blog today and read your birth story. My daughter (15 months old) was also diagnosed with DS at birth. I havent had the courage to write the birth story yet but yours took me back to those dark days when I thought my world had ended. Little did I know. I love her more than I thought it was possible to love anyone, but those first few months – still painful to think about.
Baby Nella is an absolute doll and is the spitting image of a 2 year old girl I babysit / am the slave of. Seriously the same facial expressions and everything – very strange to see photos of what look like my Baby Monster (she’s my shadow).
The tiny baby feet shots are adorable too.
You have two very beautiful daughters – both of whom appear very expressive and I can just imagine them causing a LOT of mischief.
I’m a regular poster on a parenting board and someone linked us all to your blog. And that, that link, is the most valuable thing I’ve taken away from my 2 yrs there. God bless you and God bless your girls as you do big things while enjoying the small. And FYI, my arms ache (ACHE!) to hold Nella, to experience her. I envy you and your loved ones a little more with every picture.
I am always so amazed at how quickly babies change….the difference between Nella a week ago & now are remarkable…. She is growing up right before our eyes! Lainey you are such a doll!
So glad to see you getting out-and-about…so good for the soul.
xo,
Bug & Ruby’s Gram
She’s getting chubby!!!! Oh I’m so jealous of Joann getting to hold her!!!
I only recently found you blog, but already I feel so much love for you and your beautiful family. Thank you so much for sharing your world with us out here in BlogLand.
Both your girls are gorgeous… Lainey is so vibrant and sparkling, and Nella is so soft and tiny (bunny is the best nickname for her in the world, i must say). My own little man (now 10 months old) loves seeing the pictures of them, and will pat Nella’s round cheek with his own chubby little fingers. Even he loves seeing the updates on your family. š
I was lead here from a photography forum and I wanted to say you are an inspiration to mothers everywhere. You spoke my own personal fears and doubts. What you spoke is so heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Thank you for letting us in. Your daughters are absolutely precious and so are you!
She will do big things… for she has a family that loves her, a mom that believes in her!
Welcome to the world Nella! You’re in good company…
Thanks for sharing your wonderful words and your beautiful photos, Kelle. And most of all, for sharing your daughter!
Hi Kelle,
Like a lot of readers out there I’m addicted your blog. Thank you for A very nice Saturday morning surprise.
Love new photos, and and Lainey’s reading video! By the way my daughter does the same, those 2,5 year olds really like their privacy:)
I’m sure you heard this a lot but you are so so lucky to have people around you that love you so much. You dad sounds wonderful (I can see where you get your writing talent from. Heidi sounds like a friend that everyone wishes to have. I love her necklace gift to you, took me a really long time to find the same one on Etsy for my sister. By the way, was Heidi serious about Ellen? I really hope so, because a person like YOU should be on Ellen, Oprah, etc. You inspire so many people and make us want to do bigger and better things for our kids and our loved ones! Thank you!
Love,
Inna (NY)
I just found you yesterday – You touched my heart when I read you birth story- I had a lump in my throat – Nella is so beutiful !! I wish I could squeeze her !
Thank you for your honesty – YOU are an amazing mother !!!
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I came across your blog from another site. I wanted to say, “Congratulations on baby Nella!” She is beautiful and how fun to have two girls! She is one lucky little girl to have such a great mommy!
I really enjoy your blog, you should write a book one day. Gorgeous pictures as well š
Cheryl in MI
mommy to 3 boys and 2 girls
As I’m sure with many of your readers, my heart has not been the same since I first read your blog post -Nella’s birth story.
I cried and I cried and I cried. I know that I don’t know you, but we all know love and pain and raw emotion. Thank you for sharing yours with the rest of us. I’ve found myself going about my day and for a moment your story pops into my head. I say a little prayer of peace for you and carry on.
Congratulations on the birth of your sweet little blessing, Nella. She truly is a beautiful babe. I look forward to hearing more stories…when this bus is far in the distance and your laughter resonates through your words.
Again, a beautiful post. Your story has touched many and it’s so wonderful that you can share your story of Nella. I can’t even begin to explain the love I have for my son that has DS. He is 8 months old and has changed my life in so many ways. It’s truly amazing. His sister’s are totally in love and I just never thought it would be this way. A quote from a mom who has a child with DS “I never knew I wanted a child with Down Syndrome, until God gave me one”. So true. You will be amazed!! But realize that your life will return to normal, maybe it will be a new normal for your family but IT WILL BE NORMAL. And I know you need to hear that. There will be a day you won’t think about her diagnosis. Nella is Nella and she is perfect just the way she is. Continue to love on her and she will do everything any other child does, in her own time. You have truly been blessed.
Get out of here, the cuteness of your blog just gets me! The picture under “I whispered that to her” … OMG!! Seriously, how I’d love to give that cheek a squeeze, it looks irresisible!
And is that you kissing Nella’s feet in the first pic? At first I thought it might be Heidi, but then after seeing you at the end (with your bangs back and all), I thought it might be you?!
So happy you’re chugging right along (and having fun girlie sleepovers)!
Happy Weekend …
Another beautiful post! I will be the first in line to buy your bestseller someday! I am snuggled with my sweet 10 year old as she channel surfs looking for something to laugh at this Saturday morning. My sister told me she is so jealous because Tarenne will always think I am funny. I don’t know if that is true. What I do know is that we will laugh together every day of our lives. I am so glad you have so quickly found laughter again. You are doing a GREAT job!
Congratulations on your Nella. We all have our “stories”. I lost my son, my first, at 40 weeks due to a cord accident. I went on to have two very stressful anxiety ridden pregnancies that resulted in a beautiful daughter and a beautiful son. The beauty in my first son, spending 9 months and 4 hours with him….even though his birth and life wasn’t what I expected…I take joy in knowing him. I cannot go back to my old life and I wouldn’t want to.
Nella is beautiful. She is going to bring you joy beyond measure.
I really don’t know what to say that would express what’s in my heart. You have a perfect Child of God in your midst. You’re all so fortunate to have each other. Your friend Heidi takes some beautiful pictures.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Congrats on sweet baby Nella….what a little doll! Lainey is darling and already appears to be the best big sister and helper! I came across your blog as I have a daughter, Lexi, who is almost 3 1/2 (and a son who is 18 months). Lexi also surprised us with an extra chromosome and it has been one beautiful and amazing journey! I can tell you that she has been full of wonderful surprises ever since and we always say she is made up of 46 chromosomes and 1 extra angel chromosome. What a gift from heaven!
I have read your birth story about 10 times now!! I can’t get enough. My husband and I then read the story together — it sure did bring us right back to the day our daughter was born. Thanks for being brave and honest. I wanted to make sure you knew you are already famous in the Down syndrome community! Thank you for being the voice for so many of us who have shared a similiar experience.
You will soon (if you haven’t already) learn names such as Emily Perl Kingsley (Welcome to Holland), Jennifer Graf Groneberg (Roadmap to Holland),
Kathryn Soper (Gifts), Connie Wenk (Photography)…and so many more! I couldn’t be more excited that Kelle Hampton is now added to this list!! =)
Welcome, welcome, welcome!! Can’t wait to return and read more and more!
Jill B. (from Overland Park, KS)
Your words are so perfectly written! Your Lainey and Nella are so blessed to have a strong and talented mommy!!!
It is so refreshing to hear you’ve sent the bus on its way!!
Enjoy those sweet little moments and as always–your photography is awesome!
Leslie
I too have not stopped reading your blog since I was led to your birth story. Every time I see a new post pop up on my dashboard I settle in because I know I am in for another amazing piece of writing. A piece of your soul really. My husband even sat down with me the other day to go through all your recent pictures. Thank you for doing what you do, keep it up.
I am soooooo blessed to have read your story. I look forward to your posts whenever I see them, because they make my cry, make me dream, make me smile and make me remember to look for the small things in life.
You are a beautiful person with an AMAZING talent for writing…
I am not a mom yet, but we plan to start trying in the next few years and I hope that you are still writing then, as you are such a inspiration to love, inspire me… I just want to hug a little baby so bad right now!! š
Anyways, I love hearing your story, thank you for putting out there to inspire and help remind us what love is all about!!
xo Jessica
Thank you for sharing your story. I don’t know you, but I am proud of you. I just reread Nella’s story, and I am so thankful that you opened your heart and spoke your truth. There isn’t enough of that. Nella is lucky to have you for a mom. And you, lucky to have her for a daughter. Send you lots of love through the e-universe.
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Sorry about that…
Thank you Poppa for sharing that there is acutally clutter that is removed before these beautiful images are taken…knowing that fact – I’m quite sure – makes many of us feel better!
Nothing speaks more toward the beauty that Nella and her family will bring to the world better to me than this poem found on one of my very favorite blogs…
http://bridgets-light.blogspot.com/2009/11/our-fragile-emissary.html
p.s. I’ve grown to love the fact that that that bus hit me…
thank you, Kelle. Thank you so much for this. I love reading your words and feeling how much you love your precious and beautiful girls. I am ever so much MORE grateful for my own children because of you and Nella. Because you had the courage to do this, to be raw and real and simple. I hug my own miracle a little tighter each day and think what a wonderful world.
I found your blog the other day through Mckmama’s forum. Your story is beautiful. I cried….I’m crying now…Your girls are so sweet and gorgeous. I am going now to hug my babies a little tighter. Thank you.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your words! My little one will be 1 next Friday. Although I still cry and mourn the life I thought she would have, but I love seeing everything new through her eyes. You say the things I am thinking and I love your honesty! Thank you! Take care!
I should say that the comment above is from Laura not Matthew š
Add me to the “addicted” list! Not only are you blessed to have your BEAUTIFUL little girls but they are blessed to have YOU! Nella picked one very special mama.
…every time I read one of your posts I walk away with a “feeling” that I can’t describe. Your writing is beautiful.
Congratulations on a beautiful baby girl…and on having the wisdom to know that we are not in control of what happens. We are, however, in control of how we react to what happens…and you are amazing. Nella and Lainey are so much fun. And you and B will be just fine!
i have to tell you i stumbled across your blog yesterday and can’t stop thinking about you and your family. nella is so super cute, and you are glowing. thanks for sharing your family with us.
Oh Kelle. Like many of your readers I am a “stranger” … yet when someone directed me to Nella’s birth story, I read, with tears overflowing, and have been trying to find the words to say thank you for sharing such raw and open honesty, thank you for sharing Nella. Reading what you’ve been so gracious as to share, has touched my heart so deeply. Your words just seem to have this power to bring my mind back to what is really important in life. So thank you, and God bless you and Brett and your precious little girls always.
What a beautifully written story! A friend, Glenn Ballenger, sent your blog to me, perhaps because we have a special needs child also. I haven’t read all the comments, and so, if you haven’t already been sent this link, you might want to read it. http://www.our-kids.org/Archives/Holland.html
My heart goes out to you. You are embarking on a very different journey than the one you thought you were going to take, but it will become the journey you are meant to take. Best wishes,
Jill
Love, love, love your story and how you tell it. I am reading through from the beginning, but must check in each day, after I was forwarded Nella’s birth story. Thank you….as a special education teacher, your story makes me love my job even more.
Thank you, for your story, for your telling it, for sharing it and for the most gorgeous pictures that make it real.
Love,
M
Your blog was posted on several mom boards I frequent. And I’m hooked. I can’t wait to see how things are going with you all, a family clear across the country to which I have no ties. But my heart is with you all on your journey and it is beautiful to see how you all grow each day. Lainey with her energy, enthusiasm and unabashed love is a triumph and Nella, sweet, adorable and working miracles in so many, is an inspiration. I know you’ll have bad days — we all do, though it’s often hard to remember that — but I hope the love you feel helps you push past those into the sunnier days.
Kelle, you are truly a blessing…to your girls, your husband, your family, your friends, and anyone who has the pleasure to know you or read your words.
Thank you for allowing me to understand the pain, grieving and amazing joy all at once. My husband and I have adopted babies with special needs, several of whom have Down Syndrome and I have always prayed for the parents who made the decision to allow us to raise the gift they were given. I knew in my heart the decision was difficult but I always wondered where the path began that ended in that very difficult and no doubt heart breaking decision. Thank you for showing us those very early, intimate moments.
Your life will be so much more than you ever imagined now that Nella is a part of it! Congratulations!
Kelle, you are truly a blessing…to your girls, your husband, your family, your friends, and anyone who has the pleasure to know you or read your words.
Thank you for allowing me to understand the pain, grieving and amazing joy all at once. My husband and I have adopted babies with special needs, several of whom have Down Syndrome and I have always prayed for the parents who made the decision to allow us to raise the gift they were given. I knew in my heart the decision was difficult but I always wondered where the path began that ended in that very difficult and no doubt heart breaking decision. Thank you for showing us those very early, intimate moments.
Your life will be so much more than you ever imagined now that Nella is a part of it! Congratulations!
Kelle, your girls are BEAUTIFUL! Love surrounds you, Lainey and Nella and flows through the three of you. What a blessing to have such a wonderful family and group of friends!. Your Poppa is the best š
May today there be peace within. May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you always remember the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are children of God…. Let this presence settle into our bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, laugh, dance and love. It is there for each and every one of you.
Much Love ~
Beautiful words, beautiful daughters. I end up in tears after every one of your posts. Sending hugs from Texas!
You must turn your blog into a book! I would buy it in a heartbeat and keep it beside my bed. I would read it every single night and be reminded to take pleasure in the simple things in life.. and to see the beauty in everything as you obviously do! Amazing blog entry once again!
GORGEOUS PRECIOUS BABY GIRLS!!
your words poetic, your thoughts pure and honest. you are a mother to two beautiful, amazing little girls. your life has just changed and the journey you have begun is a magical one. you will learn to stop and smell the roses, to watch life unfold in slow motion at nella’s own pace. and each movement, each small victory will astound you. although small, nella made a mighty entrance into this world and has touched the lives of many. she has broken down barriers and opened eyes….all through you. you are her voice, her heart, her soul, and will continue to be. your words will pave the way for her and so many others who will follow in your footsteps.
what a beautiful gift you have been given. you were chosen to be her family and are already surpassing all expectations. thank you, kelle, for having the courage to be vulnerable, to be honest, to be REAL! the feelings you have shared are felt by so many, but are thought to be too taboo to share. thank you for letting others know it is ok to grieve, it is ok to wonder, it is ok to feel the disconnect….what matters is that you accept and love unconditionally just as lainey taught you. thank you, kelle. the world has awaited nella’s arrival and she has already done big things. congratulations on your beautiful addition.
isn’t being a mama to two beautiful girls the absolute best?
i love being able to watch you enjoy them. and it will be so amazing being able to peek into their life together.
as i nursed finn this morning, i overheard my girly-girls playing and pretending and arguing (just a little) … and i thought about you and how you get to experience exactly that in the next few years.
although the drama of arguing can occasionally be a little frustrating š … everything else is so amazing. just wait.
and she is SO bound to do great things. look at her role models.
Returning to the normal life… But so much sweeter now that there are two girls to join you. I love that Lainey was ready a story of her and Baylee. You stand strong!
A friend of mine sent me your blog and I just read Nella’s birth story. Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl!
My little brother, Austin has Downs and is 32 years old now. He is, by far THE most inspiring and good-hearted person I’ve ever known in my life. I thought you might like to read a story that our local newspaper did on him last year. You can find it on my blog at this link:
http://everydaylifewiththenevilles.blogspot.com/2010/01/austin.html
Please feel free to contact me if you ever need to talk! It sounds like you have a wonderful support system and I know that Nella is going to grow up to be an incredible little girl. With an incredible big sister. And incredible parents.
I’m not the first to tell you that I was pointed to your blog because of my own situation. I have a 3 year old boy with Down syndrome – Grant. I’ve read through the posts since the birth of your Nella and cried every bit of it with you as I relived those early moments. We as well didn’t learn of the DS diagnosis until he was born. It hit like a jackhammer. I emailed the gal who pointed me in your direction and told her that you wrote EXACTLY the words, phrases, sentences – everything – that we thought, spoke of, and experienced in those first days. I foolishly thought that I was the only one to put those thoughts together – to describe feeling as if you left your body and many other things you wrote. I always cry anew when I remember those agonzing first hours and days, even weeks occasionally. You don’t know me, but trust me when I say I know and feel 100% of what you are writing and will probably write.
Your Nella is the most precious thing. I’m in love! I remember, despite the dark days, just KNOWING we were given this extraordinary gift – if I’d only quickly wake up and appreciate it. We fell hard for our Grant. Parents like us will fall hard for our special babies because the place of hurt we come from is so profound it makes the place of joy we experience so sweet, so perfect.
It’s trite, it’s cliche, but if you think you love her know…oh boy! You have no idea how much you will love and cherish this sweet girl. She will be delayed in her achievement, but I promise that will not take away from the joy of seeing her finally accomplish whatever is next for her. You will be through the moon with joy and knowing what it takes for children that are delayed to accomplish what others take for granted or come easy, will make you all the more appreciative. We are different however, in that Grant was our first. But we just had our second boy in June and seeing and imagining their relationship is extremely special to me. My new Kyle and your Lainey will experience compassion and character building experiences unparalelled in the lives of many others (unfortunately!).
I could go on and on. I’ve already won for world’s longest comment, but please feel free to visit our blog http://www.klbastow.blogspot.com. In celebration of Grant’s 3rd birthday last March, I did a week long series on Down syndrome – sort of an informative piece with some stories mixed in. Other than that, I’m posting the silly, interesting, frustrating, wonderful things we do and say. You know – a blog!
Thanks a million times over for your beautiful pictures and for making me feel – yet again – connected to other mothers that know what I’ve experienced. Just keep writing – don’t worry that gals like me will get sick of you talking about this new adventure you’re on. And keep those pictures of your DARLING girls coming. I can’t wait to hear more.
I wrote “if you think you love her know…”. Yeah, that should have been ‘now.’ I’m a spelling and grammar fanatic, so it irritated me to no end that I made that mistake and didn’t catch it before publishing!
Hi Kelle,
The tyre tracks will soon fade, and your legs will feel so much stronger.
I loved the video of your little reader. What a cutie! It’s one thing to see photos, and another thing to see ‘real’ people and hear their voices.
Am very relieved to read (thanks for spilling the beans Poppa) that you have to clear away clutter and mess before you take your photos! Hehe..
Have a wonderful day with your two beautiful girls.
Have a wonderful day Poppa.
Linda in New Zealand.
Oh those sweet days when you just “live life.” Yes, sometimes the “reality” hits and takes your breath away, but this will lessen over time. But no matter if that bus hits you ten times that day or shows up after a long hiatious it can still surprise you.
I am still in awe of your beautiful words. Your sweet Nella is a true gift to her mama, sister and daddy. But you too are a gift to this world – for sharing your story – the love, tears and everything in between. I too seek solace in writing, but couldn’t write until my son was one. Your courage to write so honestly from the beginning is inspiring.
I wrote these words to my son Charlie who has DS on his birthday. I now realize how true these words are for each one of my children as they live in this great big world:
“God had big plans when he brought you into this world Charlie. It’s not just me that you have changed Charlie. You – just by being you – have changed the world for so many. You are so brave Charlie – and you have helped me to be brave too.
I realize that I may never be able to clearly express the impact you have made in this great big world. And quite possibly it isn’t important. Or necessary. But you have. And continue to.
Be confident in the days ahead sweet boy.
I am.”
Keep writing. Be brave. And please don’t forget to be patient with yourself.
xx Libby
Kelle, I’m so happy that I asked you to take Leslie’s photos. Not only did I get beautiful photographs but I probably would have never found your blog and I would have missed out on incredible writing that inspires and amazes me. (And the photos are pretty terrific, too.) Thanks.
Your blog is amazing, your writing is amazing, your photography is amazing, and your daughters are amazing. You are the only blog I feel so compelled to follow. I told my fiance and his best friend about your blog and your story. The best friend wanted to commend you. He wishes more could be as up front, open and honest about things like this. His daughter was born with cleft palate and he had a very difficult time. It’s a heartwrenching thing that you cannot understand if you have not lived it. He appreciates your honestly and truthful words and completely relates to your story. Thank you for writing it, telling it and sharing it with us.
I don’t know you. We will probably never meet. But, your words inspire me. Your honesty about how you’re feeling reminds me that we shouldn’t ever be ashamed to be honest with ourselves about those feelings. You help me remember that, even on those bad days, I need to cherish those precious moments I share with my own babies. Nella is absolutely beautiful. I see God’s hand in her precious face. Thank you so much for sharing her story, and yours, with me. I read her birth story on a “bus” day at our house, and it helped me find the sugar. Thank you.
Once again, I am moved to tears by your blog. Thank you so very much for sharing your story, and Nella with the world. She is so loved.
Child, give me your hand
that I may walk in the light
of your faith in me.
-Hannah Kahn
The above quote is all that I could think of as I read through your blog.
Thanks to my babysitter who cancelled tonight. I might never have found this treasure.
Thanks to you for sharing your story. I look forward to more.
Fondly,
Jenn. Mom to twin sisters.
I just found your blog and wanted to say that your girls are absolutely adorable! You are stunning, and your hubby is pretty cute, too. What a beautiful family!
Kelle, your family, your love, your writing are all so incredibly beautiful and loving…thank you for sharing your blessings with the world.
Both your girls are beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
I just found your blog today and have to tell you how you have moved me. Your words, your stunning photographs…your most beautiful family. I’m sitting here in a puddle of tears wishing for for my own baby to wake so I can nurse him and hold him tight and appreciate the small things. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Kelle,
The American Pregnancy Association posted a thread with a link to precious and beautiful Nella’s birth story. The moment I saw her radiant little face, I fell in love. I’ve been thinking about your family non-stop since the day I read your story.
You can tell you’re sweetheart that she’s inspired another reader to also remember the important things in life. She’s also served as a reminder that I need to be thankful for my little girl.
I logged on today simply to look at her. I listened to the song “Dream” and just started at her beautiful face with those piercing eyes and thanked the Lord that he blessed her with such an empowered, inspiring, courageous, beautiful, and strong mother.
Everyone is so right, God has chosen you and your family to love this little gift in such a special way that it is going to impact your life in a way you never dreamed possible. What an honor. In a way, I’m sure some people envy you. I know I do. What a wonderful, albeit difficult at times, job to have, to love this little reflection of God and His perfect love.
Know that you and your family are now forever in our families hearts and prayers. Best to you and yours.
Sara
PS-Give Nella a kiss for us.
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A friend of mine emailed me your blog. I have a beautiful little boy, Christopher, who also has Down syndrome. He is my world. He has taught me love… a love so deep I wish I could share it with everyone. My favorite quote from you…
“I want to grant them a life without pain or sorrow. I’m not in control of that, but I can love…and my ability to love just grew a trillion-fold this last week. I love them so much, it hurts.”
I feel this… deeply š I know you already know this, but you will have such an amazingly different, but somehow, same way of life. It’s hard to put into words, but your blogs capture the beauty of everything I go through everyday. I wish nothing but the best for your beautiful little babies š
Keeping sharing yourself, and your family with the world.
Suzy
Congratulations to you on the birth of your sweet, little Nella. She is absolutely beautiful! I was led to your blog through another photographer and I will never be the same person as I was the day before I read it. Thank you for sharing your story and Nella’s story. As I stare at the pictures of her beautiful, sleeping face I am in awe of the impact one small child can have on the lives of so many. She is an inspiration, as are you in the way that you have chosen to embrace her and the journey that lies ahead of you. Thank you for helping
I hear designer genes are all the rage. Your family is beautiful. Congrats on your newbie. Trust me when I say this, it is amazing what they teach us.
I just wanted to say, Congratulations. I just found your blog, and it is so lovely. Nella is beautiful. She is so perfect. You will never, ever want her to be anyone but herself, extra chromosome included. I promise you that. I have a brother, 18, who has Down’s. He has taught me, taught my family , so much about life. About simplicity. He can be the happiest person alive, the most cynical, or the most dull, all in a day. He loves laughing as much as he loves cutting his siblings to bits with often slightly misplaced dry sarcasm. He never knows what is appropriate and what is not appropriate to say to the UPS delivery man. Or his boss. He knows he is different, but we always told him he was special. So when my younger brother, in a fit of anger, once called him a retard, he cheerfully replied, “I’m not retard. YOU are, goof. I am special.”
Love her. Enjoy her. She is very, very special. Welcome to the world, Nella! It is a shade brighter now because you are in it.
Love,
Emily
Just as many others have said, I was pointed in your direction by a friend. For just experiencing the shock of a lifetime, you have beautifully and eloquently summed up the words that many of us in the DS community felt during our first hours.
My Cameran is 10 1/2 months old. She is our first child. And believe me when I say that the combination of music and reading Nella’s birth story brought me back to March in a heartbeat. I sobbed and sobbed. Every now and again people ask what it’s like. I actually pointed my co-workers to your blog and told them to read it, and they would hopefully then understand what it is like to find out, in my case three days after her birth, what it is like to have your perfect new world rocked.
You are an inspiration. And once you are at a place and are ready, if you haven’t already, there are tons and tons of resources available. I went out and bought books, but then again, I am a book person. If you would like to see my precious angel, please visit lovingpeanut.blogspot.com
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Kelle these pictures get even more beautiful and priceless everyday! I really need to get another lesson from you! š But the quality isn’t all of what makes them more beautiful, it’s the people in them! Nella is probably one of the cutest babies I’ve seen! No Joke!
Kelle, sooner or later you are going to have this Bus situation mastered. You will get knocked down, we all do, but with all of us, and everyone around you, your family, your legs will have so much strength when it happens. The days they are a little less strong, lets not use the word weak, but when they are less strong then the last time, you will have many of us helping you back up and walking with you! Soon enough though, you will get knocked down and be like “PSHH srew this!” and you will climb on that bus and drive it away! With your Littles in the back! Or you will simply “dodge” the bus in all. You enjoy the small things, but don’t let the SMALLEST things knock you down! š
Love you guys always!
(btw, i’m going to Borders to get that book!)
I really can’t express more than what the others above (an probably following me) have said.
So I will say, Thank You!
Oh thank you a million times over for sharing your beautiful babies with us! Those precious little faces have brightened my day š
I was directed to your blog by a fellow member of the DS community – another mom in my group. My own sweet miracle is 7 years old now, the middle of three. I haven’t had a chance to read through all the comments on all the posts since beautiful daughter was born, so forgive me if you’ve read this already. One of the best poems that was shared with me when we began our journey is titled “Welcome to Holland” (If you’ve already read it, feel free to skip the rest>) If you haven’t seen it yet, I hope it touches you the way it touched me – Blessings and love from a fellow traveller.
WELCOME TO HOLLAND
I am often asked to describe the experience
of raising a child with a disability —
to try to help people who have not shared
that unique experience to understand it,
to imagine how it would feel: It’s like this…
When you’re going to have a baby, it’s like planning
a fabulous vacation trip — to Italy.
You buy a bunch of guidebooks and make your wonderful plans.
The Coliseum. The Michelangelo David. The gondolas in Venice.
You learn some handy phrases in Italian. It’s all very exciting.
After months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrives.
You pack your bags and off you go. Several hours later, the plane lands.
The stewardess comes in and says, ‘Welcome to Holland.’
‘Holland?!?’ you say. ‘What do you mean, Holland?
I signed up for Italy! I’m supposed to be in Italy.
All my life I’ve dreamed of going to Italy.’
But there’s been a change in the flight plan.
They’ve landed in Holland and there you must stay.
The important thing is that they haven’t taken you to a horrible,
disgusting, filthy place, full of pestilence, famine and disease.
It’s just a different place.
So you must go out and buy different guide books.
And you must learn a whole new language.
And you will meet a whole new group of people
you would never have met.
It’s just a different place.
It’s slower-paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy.
But after you have been there for a while and catch your breath,
you look around….and you begin to notice
that Holland has windmills…and Holland has tulips.
Holland even has Rembrandts.
But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy…
and they’re all bragging about the wonderful time they had there.
And for the rest of your life, you will say
“Yes, that is where I was supposed to go.
That is what I had planned.”
And the pain of that will never, ever, ever go away…
because the loss of that dream is a very significant loss.
But…
if you spend your life mourning the fact
that you didn’t get to Italy, you may never be free
to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things…
about Holland.
Hi, I just came across your blog yesterday, and I have to say that this is the most beautiful site I have come across. Your story is so beautiful. Your girls are so beautiful. And you are so strong. Your photos are wonderful. I want you to know I nominated you for a Beautiful Blogger Award. I will be following your story. It’s really hard not to =)
Oh you didn’t hear? You probably haven’t heard so you didn’t have to worry. Remember all those people on the largest tandem bike ride? Well, I think its time you found out that we secretly got together and hijacked that bus.
You wouldn’t believe how stubborn the driver was, but we managed to take him down, handcuff him and he’s currently in the back of the bus flailing around crying like a baby! He might drive by your house now and then, but know it won’t last long bc the bike ride clan will handle it. (Beep beep)
Kelly-
Love your bus hijacker post! It is amazing what friends will stand in front of for their friends, including a moving, renagade school bus.
xo
My dear Kelle, with every new blog I feel the healing and that makes me happy! Our dear little Nella’s cheeks are filling out in only 2 weeks . . the girls are beautiful and so are you , love roberta
She is just perfect … exactly the way God intended her to be.
The pain will continue to slowly go away … but you need to experience it yourself before you will ever believe anyone. All of us can sit here and say “I promise it only gets better … so much better” … but until you live that for yourself, you won’t know it or won’t believe it. I know I didn’t.
And there will be days in the future when you feel like you got hit by that damn bus again. Thank God those days don’t last long, and we are quickly able to pick ourselves up and move on — as the strong, advocating moms that we are.
Hang in there … continue to enjoy your baby for what she is — a beautiful, God-intended baby. She will bless more lives than you ever thought possible.
Go away bus!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are an inspiration and your words are as beautiful as your girls.
By sharing your daughter’s birth story, you have shared my son’s as well. My son, Ian, was born last April and we knew immediately that he had DS. In fact, they told me he had DS before I was even able to hold him.
I am very sentimental as we head towards celebrating his first birthday. What a difference a year makes. This sweet baby boy has changed me. Before I had him, I was not living. For 33 years, I was focused on everything in life that does not matter. I was living a quite ordinary life. The gift of Ian is that I take nothing for granted, that we live life one day at a time, we are present in each moment.
I realize that we do not control anything, just how we react to things. I feel as if my older son joey was the best thing that has ever happened to me, becoming his mom. And Ian, he is the best thing that has happened to our family.
I delight in his joy, his smile, his sweet smell, and his big, wet, open-mouth kisses. He is full of pure love and joy. Joey exemplifies unconditional love like your older daughter. He sees Ian as Ian and wraps him in his sweet love. I never thought I could love Joey more but when I see his free-flowing love to Ian, I feel an even deeper love for him.
I remember those painful early days and I remember thinking, “Ian has Down syndrome” every morning when I woke up. It was my first thought. Slowly, that started to fade and then I forgot that he has DS. Days go by and then I think, “Oh, he does have Down syndrome.” I just see Ian. The DS is just a small part of who he is, it is NOT who he is.
The best metaphor I was told about the pain fading was that it is like a bad case of hiccups. They just stop and then you notice they are gone. Now I cannot imagine my life without my sweet boys. We are complete as a family and I know that Ian was always meant to be mine.
I wanted to share two books that helped me tremendously during those early days. The first is “Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives.” It is a collection of essays of moms of kids with DS. I devoured it. Another book I devoured was “Road Map to Holland: How I Found My Way Through My Son’s First Two Years With Down Syndrome” by Jennifer Graf Groneberg.
A beautiful poem that encapsulated Ian is:
“The Creed of Babies with Down Syndrome”
My face might be different
But my feelings the same
I laugh and I cry
And I take pride in my gains
I was sent here among you
To teach you to love
As God in the heavens
Looks down from above
To him I’m no different
His love knows no bounds
It’s those here among you
In cities and towns
That judge me by standards
That man has imparted
But this family I’ve chosen
Will help me get started
For I’m one of the children
So special and few
That came here to learn
The same lessons as you
That love is acceptance
It must come from the heart
We all have the same purpose
Though not the same start
The Lord gave me life
To live and embrace
And I’ll do as you do
But at my own pace.
– Anonymous
I apologize for the long, long post but I needed to share with you what an amazing journey we are on. Life is so, so, so much better because of Ian.
If you should ever want to reach me, my email is laurafeiler@hotmail.com. In the meantime, delight in your sweet newborn baby and your big girl.
Lots of love to all of you,
Laura
I am hooked on reading your blog. You have such an elegant way of writing and your photos tell a story on their own. I will continue to read and watch Nella grow. Your girls are so beautiful.
a friend of mine posted your story to her facebook page and i read the most inspirational story of love. it is beautiful, just beautiful. i plan to follow and keep up on your precious family to see how your story continues. your story has made me hold my little ones closer and has reminded me of the precious, precious honor it is to be called mama. sending love to you from afar. also, i hope you don’t mind but i posted a link to your story on my blog. your story must be read. it must be heard. you are an inspiriation! keep inspiring!
I read Nella’s story on Friday and it has been on my mind since then. What an angel she is and what an amazing story you have shared. Your honesty, writing, and photography have been so touching and you could just see the love in the room that everyone had for you and her. Your daughters are beautiful and it is so very evident the love you have for them and I wish you all the best on this most amazing ride. I can’t wait to continue reading your blog and thank you for sharing your journey with us. The world needs more positive, hopeful, and uplifting storytellers like you. God Bless!
Gorgeous baby and gorgeous family. God obviously had something very special in mind giving such a precious bundle to a great communicator. Our 8th child has Down syndrome and will be 17 next month. His sister Maddy is a year younger and she also has three younger brothers with Down syndrome we’ve adopted over the years. She spoke movingly of her life with them in her American Idol audition: http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_9/memorable_auditions/maddy_curtis/
I am grateful on behalf of all individuals with Down syndrome for these very positive – and authentic – messages.
I have a mother/child Down syndrome online album – would love to include you and Nella.
http://picasaweb.google.com/BarbarasMommyLife/OurLittleExtrasAMotherSDayDownSyndromeCelebration?feat=directlink
Blessings always.
barbara curtis
I recently discovered your blog and omg, I am in love. In love with reading your beautiful words, and seeing your beautiful girls and the pictures. Oh the pictures. I love love love the pictures. I wish I lived closer and could have you capture my little ones.
ps- i love lainey’s style!
i want you to know that you, your writings, and your love, are changing the world.
a link to nella’s birth story was posted on my pregnancy forum and after reading it, and crying because of the beauty and pain, i had to know more. i went back and read the last four months of your blog.
you inspire me, and i’m sure many others, more than you may ever know. i’ve been struggling through life for the last few years and now i feel like any time i’m down or doubting my purpose in life, i have a place i can come to be inspired.
i’m a soon-to-be-mom, expecting our first in july and i can only hope i’m as good of a mom as you are.
THANK YOU and your sweet family.
i want you to know that you, your writings, and your love, are changing the world.
a link to nella’s birth story was posted on my pregnancy forum and after reading it, and crying because of the beauty and pain, i had to know more. i went back and read the last four months of your blog.
you inspire me, and i’m sure many others, more than you may ever know. i’ve been struggling through life for the last few years and now i feel like any time i’m down or doubting my purpose in life, i have a place i can come to be inspired.
i’m a soon-to-be-mom, expecting our first in july and i can only hope i’m as good of a mom as you are.
THANK YOU and your sweet family.
I was forwarded a link to your blog…your sweet little Nella has captured my heart. She is so incredibly lucky to have you! She is truly beuatiful and is going to bless so many lives! Please keep writing. People need your words, just as you need to write them.
God bless you and your beautiful family!
Valerie
Dear Kelle,
your words are a blessing ever, you have the gift of moving people and this is beautiful but most of all your honesty really show the person you are and I am sure that Nella will be and are already feeling this love all around.
God may be with you providing you the power and the wisdom to go on being a mommy just the way you are
lovely.
xoxo
Malu
PS. Read ROMANS 8:38,39
ok LOVE that lainey reads! what a little imagination that one has. š
lets hope brett doesnt read the blog…he’s probably sending disinfectant wipes in the mail now. lol.
nella just gets cuter and cuter!
oh and i love that you are blogging and heidi is commenting all while you are at a sleepover TOGETHER. lol.
I haven’t cried in a long time. I cried when I read your post.
I needed to cry again. I’ve become hard. So hard. I need that bus to go away too.
xox
Jasmine
You are an incredible person with an incredible family. Thank you for sharing your story…it is an inspiration to embrace everything in life.
I am a reader from Australia. Thank you for your beautiful posts. I have a friend of a friend who wrote a song about his daughter with Down Syndrome. It’s such a moving song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwhPJS-nk48
Rachael in Australia
Thank you for your beautiful story of precious life. Your daughter will do great things for everyone whose life she touches.
Hi Kelle,
My name is Erica and I came across Nella’s birth story through a friend on iVillage.com. I belong to a group for moms whose kids were born in September ’08. When my friend shared your blog, she posted it with the subject, “The LOVELIEST birth story ever.” Every woman/mom/wife/friend on our site was wiping away their tears, glued to your story, and now, attached to you and your family in a magnificent way. Thank you for writing. In just a week, I look forward to your every entry and photo. You are an inspiration and your writing speaks volumes to so many people, even ones you have never met.
Nella and Lainey are beautiful…and they are so lucky to have such a talented, courageous, wonderful mom like you. I only hope I could achieve all that you have achieved as a woman/mom/wife/friend.
And you are and your husband are very lucky to have two amazing girls. I know you know that though. š
Keep writing.
Erica
Thank you so much for sharing your life, your family the way you have. Your story has absolutely touched my heart. Nella is SO beautiful and perfect…just perfect! She looks like a little doll…such a snuggle bunny. I bet it’s hard to put her down once she is in your arms. Your words have changed me and the way I look at life. I have felt more patient. More open…and I have Nella to thank. And as you write about how completely in love you are with your girls I can relate so deeply…I am also experiencing that same love with my babies. Thank you for opening your heart and writing so beautifully…you are like a good book I can’t put down! Love reading every bit of your day to day life.
Kelle,
I keep coming back to your blog to read your story. You are such an amazing writer. I feel the love you have for your girls in the words your write and the photos you take. My son is 4 months old and being a mother is truly the greatest blessing there is. I pray that God would continue to bless you & your family. I wish you all the best.
Lots of love
Very precious. I am the Mom of a soon to be 18 year old special needs teen. I can tell…your life will be a blast. You will never take one thing your children do for granted.. you drink in what one child does because she is normal..and other other, because she does things and accomplishes beyond what people predict she will..and she will on her own time table.
Your home will always be one of joy…bless you all so much..
John’s Mom.
I was introduced to your blog a few days ago and have checked back every day since. As time has allowed this weekend, through curious eyes, I have thumbed through the past few months of your life and had to leave you a comment….
I see a change in you. Since Nella, a new light has shown in your eyes. Maybe it’s a light people get just after baring their souls to the world, maybe it’s the light people get after surviving an incredibly trying time yet coming out victorious.
I’m not sure if I can put my finger on it, but there is a change in your eyes, your smile. Don’t worry, still beautiful but now more knowing and wise.
I’m sure both girls are peppered with kisses endlessly throughout their days but please give them one extra kiss from a complete stranger that somehow feels connected through the words on a page.
Thank you for baring your soul.
Amazing… beautiful. Your writing & your girls. You are all so full of grace.
Your photography is amazing. Really great post. Keep getting back up!
Hi there Kelle, so glad to see some of that “normal” coming back! š Just wanted to pop in and say hi. I started a new job last week and have not had much of a chance to check in on your blog! I think about you and your girls all of the time and am so glad to see you getting back in your groove. Have a great week! xo. M.
I always treasured and cherished the night time with my last baby, He turns 3 soon.
Your story is inspiring, I’ve only been reading for the past couple of days, You have a beautiful way to share and allow your readers to feel your love, children, grief, happiness. Thank you
I think tonight I might bring my almost 3 year old to bed with me for some snuggles.
Tanya, busy Mommy to 5 kiddos
Nella is adorable!! My little brother just turned 5 and he is such a blessing in our lives. He makes us laugh all the time :).
Here it is, three o’clock in the morning, but I had to stay up to read everything you wrote about your sweet bunny. A friend posted your Jan. 29 post on her Facebook, and I’m so glad she did. I have a friend who just had a little boy with DS this month, and I’ve sent the link on to her, to encourage her. Your story is beautiful. God has very much blessed you. Thank you for sharing your story!
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter! and welacome to the blogworld, Im looking forward to reading your blog š I have a son with downs who is turning 1 years old this february.
Love from Iceland
Your blog is AMAZING. I stumbled upon it and it has touched the shadows of my heart. If you don’t mind I would love to follow it. Your writing abilities, your honesty is inspiring. Thank you
I followed a link to your blog and Nella’s birth story – what an amazing story. I am astonished by your honesty and am glad that you wrote it just as you did. Your daughters are absolutely beautiful – how lucky you are and how lucky they are to have you.
I have crossed paths lightly with families with a Downs child in their midst, and they always strike me as such happy, fun loving families. They are able to feel the joy in life, to have smiles on their faces. One family in town has the most beautiful, happy little girl – you just want to laugh out loud when she smiles at you, its that infectious. And her older sisters are amazing – they will stop and hug her, they will include her in anything – they think nothing of it, whereas so many other girls of their age brush their adoring little sisters off.
You have been given a special piece in your family puzzle – a little bit of glue to meld all of you together more. Enjoy. And thank you for sharing your beautiful story and all those to come.
I was just introduced to your blog this morning and I will be reading it going forward. I can say honestly, that I know exactly how you feel and felt the day your sweet Nella was born. Because, I too have a beautiful daughter, Emma, with Down syndrome. She is 4 years old and the love of my life. I cried many tears reading Nella’s story and it took me back 4 years. It is a wonderful, scary and exciting journey. I commend you for sharing your story. Your family is absolutely beautiful!! Nella is a very lucky girl.
She already has done big, big things. HUGE! Far bigger than anything I’ve accomplished in my almost 40 years.
I just found your blog and your girls are absolutely beautiful. I know you talk about how lucky you are to have them, but they are so lucky to have you as well! I will definitely check back from time and wish nothing but the best for your family!
Kelle, it is so nice to see you getting back to some “normal” life activities. It is also so nice to see all these comments and the way your story has captured so many. Much love to you!
xoxo
Sage
i have two little girls, too. harper is 3 1/2 and sadie just turned two. your post in so may ways…is very similar to our everyday. i’m so happy to see another mommy that embraces the little things and sees them for what they are…gifts.
Look how many hearts your family is touching! It’s so beautiful-
On a sillier note- your bus comment had me thinking- now I know why we don’t let the pigeon drive the bus- although the hijacker comment was funny too š
Blessings to you today! Feel free to come join us other momma’s on the Down syndrome forums with Babycenter.com. Your blog was posted over there and you have plenty of fans that will welcome you and your family (if you haven’t already found this awesome group of mommas). Many of the comments have come from that group.
Mama,
You are doing just fine. Yeah that bus will come by now and again but each day you are moving forward and you soon you will be hopping yourself right out of the way of that bus. It’s ok to feel lost for a time. You will feel it less and less because God is giving you more and more strength each day. And you are right, Down syndrome is what Nella has, it is NOT who she is. She is your child first. I caught myself going back through pictures of my little girl after reading your blog. I loved seeing her tiny self again. It takes time and it’s ok to have bad times in your day as your new life unfolds, it’s all normal. You’re human and she knows that. (oh and your pictures are just stunning.)
oh Kelle, Thank you a million times,a trillion, to the moon and back for sharing your story, family and beautiful daughters with the world, with me, and everyone I have shared this blog with. You would have to be a statue to not be touched by your raw emotion, and honesty, and how I didn’t think it was possible, but how the love you have for those 2 little girls streams out of the computer screen and into the readers heart. Kelle, your blog has the most perfect name….after reading it one evening last week, I went in to check on my own 2 little angels Cassie (4) and Connor (2) as I leaned down to kiss Cassie’s cheek that night, something happened, I just took the time to take a mental picture, to burn it into my mind, the way she smelled, felt, everything, and I realized I have never kissed a softer cheek. And even though I didn’t think it was possible I have kissed my children a million times more than I had before..everyday since that night. Thank you Kelle for sharing with the world your wisdom, your girls, your life. God Bless You, He has and I know the blessings will keep coming. -Kelly Ryan (Michigan)
Before you know it, you will be waving the bus to go on by. You are a remarkable strong woman. And have the best qualities for being a mom. I just love the picture of Nella on your shoulder, and seeing her little fat cheek. How precious. I can’t get over how big Lainey has gotten, she is growing into the “big” sister role!
April (Elissa’s Cousin)
I set a goal when I had my second daughter to write down the story of her birth. I think about that goal everyday as I let things like the laundry and emptying the dishwasher get in the way and I hope that my 32-year old mind can maintain enough memory from the moments of that day to help me write it like it was yesterday. I long to remember every moment because it was the most miraculous day of my life.
Your blog has brought back the freshness and miracle of that day for me. I am now confident that whenever I make time to record my own story, I will be able to look back on the beautiful pictures documenting Nella’s birth to feel a little “freshness” in my own memory. While our story is not the same as yours, we too have a story and I can not help but appreciate every loving word that you have documented.
Thank you. You’ve preserved a wonderful feeling for me that I now know I will make the time to write down so that my own girls can enjoy their birth stories.
Nella and Laniey are lucky girls to have each other and to have you as their mother. Through this blog they will forever know that.
Congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful Nella! I was so touched reading the story of her birth. I know you know this already, but she will bless your family beyond anything you can imagine! I can’t wait to follow your journey!
Hi Kelle –
Your blog has been forwarded to me by a couple of different people now. You’ve become somewhat famous in the blogosphere with your beautiful girl’s birth story. I don’t even know if, with all the comments you’re getting, that you’ll read this one, but I wanted to reach out to you. I have a little boy who has Down syndrome. His name is Finnian, and he just turned 19 months old. Like you, I didn’t know until after he was born that he had Ds, and I can relate to so many of the emotions you have expressed. I want to tell you that it really is going to be okay, though. Better than okay. It’s not a life you expected or dreamed about or planned for, that’s true. But you will gradually grow into your new reality and you will laugh and dance and find joy, I promise. You can read about Finnian on my blog: http://finniansjourney.blogspot.com, and feel free to get in touch with me if you want someone to talk to.
Kelle-
I owe you an apology. I had left you a comment a few comments up and I had said that I knew exactly how you felt. What I should have said is that I can relate to how you felt and everything you were going through. So again, I should have said it differently. Enjoy this journey that you are on. It is, in my eyes, simply amazing. And again, your story is absolutely beautiful and honest.
We don’t know each other, but I have a feeling if we did, we would get along. Not only do your pictures tell a beautiful story, your words are wanting me to come back for more with every last period, question mark or exclamation point. Thank you for sharing your life.
I read your entry “Nella Cordelia: A Birth Story” (beautiful name by the way). I felt like I was reading my story. Mine is a bit different though. I had all those feelings of excitement leading up to a very normal pregnancy. I was excited to go into labor! I loved the adrenaline of it all. I couldn’t wait for my son to become a big brother. I remember the words, “It’s a girl” come out of my doctors mouth. My husband’s hands cuddled my cheeks and our foreheads met as we both cried. We had a girl! These tears turned to fear in a matter of seconds. Something was wrong. They looked at my husband and told him to follow them. They rushed out of the delivery room with my baby. My doctor (an amazing man) sat down next to me (just like your pediatrician did with you) and slowly explained to me that my daughter was born with Spina Bifida. Everything became a blur. I had the perfect life, the perfect family and it was ripped away from me. Did I want too much? Did I do something wrong?
Today my daughter, Nellie Maureen, is an inspiration. She inspires not only her parents and her brother, but all the people she meets. She has challenges, but everyone has challenges. Hers are just more apparent on the outside. I can happily say I wouldn’t change a thing. Sadly, after she was born, I would have changed everything. I would have taken it all away. And I too, wanted to run. I thought about leaving, just putting it all behind me. I didn’t think I could handle it. But here I am. I’m a happy mother who has been blessed with two beautiful, perfect children.
I have one wish for my children, happiness. I don’t care how tall, short, thin, fat, smart, athletic or funny they are. I just want them to be happy. I smother them with love and surround them with people who love them, support them and cheer them on.
We all have stories and I’m so happy to read yours. It’s a blessing. You are an amazing woman and your children will do amazing things. Thank you again for sharing your journey. I wish so much love and laughter for you and your family.
Feel free to read our story:
http://meinhardts.blogspot.com
Megan M.
You have a gorgeous family. I just want to nom on Nella’s sweet cheeks… if that wouldn’t be weird and all. ;o) Today I’ll squeeze my own 11 month old little dude a little tighter and remember that it’s not about all the hoopla and schedules that make life magical, it’s just family. At the end of the day that’s all that matters. Thank you for sharing your story. xo
You have a gorgeous family. I just want to nom on Nella’s sweet cheeks… if that wouldn’t be weird and all. ;o) Today I’ll squeeze my own 11 month old little dude a little tighter and remember that it’s not about all the hoopla and schedules that make life magical, it’s just family. At the end of the day that’s all that matters. Thank you for sharing your story. xo
I happened upon your blog via a link through Mommy Life and I just wanted to say “thanks”. You are gifted with an amazing ability to see beauty in every day things. I am the momma of three young boys (ages 8 and 4 year old twins). Too often I lose track of what’s really important when my last nerve is frayed by sibling squabbles, missing security blankets, and goldfish cracker crumbs in my shoes. You put things in perspective and have reminded me that I need to dust off my camera. You are a brave lady and other commenters are right — God chose the perfect momma for Nella.
A friend sent a link to your blog. Although we have never met, or never have known of each other else wise, your story resonated in my heart. Having two special needs children myself, I often joke with another such mom what life would be like with all “normal” children. It doesn’t matter…they are who they are, despite any care labels attached. My children have taught our family a lot about adapting and what is truly important. God never gives us more than we can handle, and you are blessed with caring family and friends. Congratulations on your girls–they will continue to amaze you as mine have me.
Goodness I LOVE those winking photos! Like a little pirate! She knows something we don’t for sure.
Life with two kids is a new ‘normal’ anyway, whether or not they have down syndrome. Reestablishing normal is still happening to me. I am right now typing while Ruby is nursing. I smell from my yoga class but don’t know if I’ll be able to shower today…ha.
love Nella’s toes.
By the way, I blogged about your blog. Hope you don’t mind.
I have to tell you I have never been moved by something so much in my life. I sobbed while reading your blog because everything you feel is what I feel for my now 3 month old.
The way you look at life makes me not want to take one day for granted. We all have so much to be greatful for and we need to cherish every single second of it.
I have to agree with everyone else that you will love Nella like you never thought you could love anyone. Every milestone, every teenie, tiny, creep towards a milestone will cause a swell of emotion. Every time your older daughter loves Nella just because, your heart will grow bigger around both of them. But there is something else, something I wasn’t prepared for. I knew before my son was born, and I loved the him that had DS before he was born, I love every problem he has and every scar he has because they are him. I knew I would love him something feirce, but what I didn’t know was I was about to be loved something feirce right back. She’s gonna love you like nobody else can. Congratulations on being chosen for this special baby girl.
I came across your blog last night and feel like I haven’t been able to stop reading it since. Your daughters are beautiful, your family is beautiful, your WORDS are beautiful. My story is different, yet still a bit the same. My son was born with spina bifida. We found out at our 20 week ultrasound. I felt like my perfect little world would never be perfect again. I felt all of the same things that you did. I wanted to run, to hide away from this new reality. Today, as my almost one year old rolls around laughing, I can hardly remember all of those things that I felt on that day which seems so long ago. Anyway, sorry I’m posting a book in your comments, I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story and your beautiful girls with us. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Leigh
http://www.ourlittlegibblet.blogspot.com
Got your blog through a friend. You have a way with words and photos and you are blessed to have two beautiful girls and to be with them. What wonderful memories you’ll make together, what joys you’ll experience. I can tell God has placed these Angels with the right momma! Many blessings to you and your family at this joyus and life changing time.
Back again today, and wanting to encourage you, although you sound like you’re having a good day. š
Your daughters, both of them, are just breaktaking. Gorgeous. They look like their mother.
I read your posts and I cry. And I don’t think I can blame the pregnancy hormones on the crying this time. You have such strength and such beautiful babies. Keep up the good work momma.
Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking about you. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Warm, cozy and relaxing š
Kelle-
Your blog entry on your birth story was recommended from a mom on an online group I belong to for parents of kids with Spina Bifida.
That entry was so beautiful, honest, and clearly you captured the essence of so many emotions. Congratulations on your new addition Nella. She is so beautiful (as are your photos!). I knew of mt daughter’s diagnosis at 18 weeks of pregnancy; she is our first child. Due to subsequent surgeries after her birth we spent the first month in two NICU’s…and it’s hard for me to remember to many of the details, the emotions of that immediate time. I experienced many of the things you described, but experienced them before she was born, between the time of the diagnosis and her birth. But once I really got to hold her, take her home, just love her everything made sense: I knew what was important in life, and what was not. I thank you for reminding me of that, giving me pause in a busy day to remind me how extraordinary it is to be a mom; how fortunate it is to love one’s daughter, and be loved by her.
Liz
babykeicher2009.blogspot.com
Two very beautiful and precious little girls. I so adore your photography and I love the fact that you see the gift of every child, 46 or 47 chromosomed.
Many Blessings and lots of sleepovers, tea parties, giggles and laughs.
Peace and love, Tara Marie
Two very beautiful and precious little girls. I so adore your photography and I love the fact that you see the gift of every child, 46 or 47 chromosomed.
Many Blessings and lots of sleepovers, tea parties, giggles and laughs.
Peace and love, Tara Marie
Hi Kelle,
First of all, congratulations on the birth of your daughter. And also…welcome. Welcome to an extended family.
I, too, have a child with Down Syndrome. My Sal is now 2 1/2.
A friend sent me your blog entry about the birth of your beautiful Nella. Your words, your amazing photos, took me right back to the moment of Sal’s birth.
I wanted to reach out to you…to let you know what you already know. Nella is perfect. You, your husband, your older daughter, are the perfect family for her.
Everything is going to be OK.
PLEASE feel free to email me kristymangone@yahoo.com, or look me up on FB (Kristy Tagliaferri Mangone).
We have something very special in common. And I would love to share my experience with you
God Bless you all,
Kristy
Kelle,
I have been reading through your blog tonight and wept with you a few times. I can’t say I know where your at, but as a mother, I feel for you. Nella is beautiful and perfect though, just as so many people have so beautifully put.
My 11 month old daughter, Eden, started crying in the middle of your birth story and I went up and cuddled her extra long tonight. Thank you for reminding me how precious ALL children are. They ALL are perfect and beautiful in Gods eyes!
God Bless Friend!
Kelle,
I have been reading through your blog tonight and wept with you a few times. I can’t say I know where your at, but as a mother, I feel for you. Nella is beautiful and perfect though, just as so many people have so beautifully put.
My 11 month old daughter, Eden, started crying in the middle of your birth story and I went up and cuddled her extra long tonight. Thank you for reminding me how precious ALL children are. They ALL are perfect and beautiful in Gods eyes!
God Bless Friend!
The Special Mother
by Erma Bombeck
Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures and a couple by habit.
This year nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children. Did you ever wonder how mothers of handicapped children are chosen?
Somehow I visualize God hovering over earth selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger.
“Armstrong, Beth; son. Patron saint…give her Gerard. He’s used to profanity.”
“Forrest, Marjorie; daughter. Patron saint, Cecelia.”
“Rutledge, Carrie; twins. Patron saint, Matthew.”
Finally He passes a name to an angel and smiles, “Give her a handicapped child.”
The angel is curious. “Why this one God? She’s so happy.”
“Exactly,” smiles God, “Could I give a handicapped child to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel.”
“But has she patience?” asks the angel.
“I don’t want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she’ll handle it.”
“I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I’m going to give her has her own world. She has to make her live in her world and that’s not going to be easy.”
“But, Lord, I don’t think she even believes in you.” God smiles, “No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect – she has just enough selfishness.”
The angel gasps – “selfishness? is that a virtue?”
God nods. “If she can’t separate herself from the child occasionally, she’ll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn’t realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a ‘spoken word’. She will never consider a step ordinary. When her child says ‘Momma’ for the first time, she will be present at a miracle, and will know it!”
“I will permit her to see clearly the things I see…ignorance, cruelty, prejudice….and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side”.
“And what about her Patron saint?” asks the angel, his pen poised in mid-air.
God smiles, “A mirror will suffice.”
Dear Kelle,
You don’t know me, and I don’t know you or your precious family, but you are loved.
Your daughters are perfect and beautiful and I am in awe of the wonderful blessing God has chosen to bestow upon you.
I am a music therapist in a school district and I must say that my students with Down Syndrome are among my favorites. So joyful, so happy, so full of life! I wish I could just see my world through their eyes for ONE SECOND…I’m sure that all the little things that bother me or get on my nerves would just melt away.
I fully believe that if we could all see the world through the eyes of a child with disabilities, the world would be perfect. Heaven would literally come down to earth, because we would all be angels.
Treasure your angel. I do. š
God love you.
-Kelsey
I am so touched by your story. Your daughters are beautiful! God bless you all!
I don’t think I have ever been as moved by a blog, some words, these gorgeous photos, this family, these angels or a person as I have by you. I don’t even know you and yet I find myself wishing I was one of your best friends. You seem to be so beautiful both inside and out. You seem to be the Mom everyone aspires to be and you were on your way to the “perfect” family. And yet I can tell by the words you write and can almost hear your spirit coming through, that a few years from now you will be blogging how you DO have the perfect family. Perfect for you. You are so inspiring and I will be following your blog and your family from a distance for no other reason then I think reading what you write will make me a better Mom and a better person. If I cant be blessed to have you as a “real” friend, at least I can still be blessed to learn from your realness, your raw emotion, your honesty, your profound love for your family, and your unwavering positive spirit. Thank you for sharing.
Hi,
I saw a link to the birth story on a friend’s site. I read it and cried along with your other readers. And, I’ve been reading since. I just wanted to tell you how encouraged I am by your strength to share your beautiful and painful story. I love your honesty. My son had a near drowning accident at age 21 months while being “watched” by a caretaker and now is permanently brain damaged. Our life, also, is not what we expected or planned. And though none of us would wish it this way, the pain is what makes us love more, stretch more, offer more, protect more, appreciate more. Your writing is absolutely beautiful. I love how you continue to give everything and vow that your girls will experience happiness and hear laughter. We have had to decide that also. It is a choice, but one I know you joyfully make. In your hard days, know there are people out here like us thinking of you and your wonderful story. I love the music you posted. All of your photos are beautfiul. Both your girls are precious. Thank you for sharing your story. It has been healing for me.
If only I had known:
I just wanted to take a moment and tell you what I wish another
mother would have told me after my twins were born: Braden, our twin with Down syndrome, is truly the most amazing human being I know. My son’s beautiful face lights my world and challenges the stereotypes stamped on him by the world. He plays in the sandbox and swims in the ocean. He loves to eat ice cream and wrestle with his brothers. He sleeps every night with his favorite bunny and wakes up in the morning and jumps in his bed. He giggles when blowing bubbles and loves to color eggs for Easter. And, like my other children, I have to limit the time he spends watching his favorite movies – Ice Age and Monsters Inc. He squeals with delight as he swings and he gives his twin brother a gentle push down the slide. My heart melts when he calls Ma-Ma and I’m ready to wring his neck when I find him playing with his rubber duck in the toilet! He loves opening presents and blew out his birthday candles with all the wind he could muster. Simply, he is a little boy and does little boy things. He is not Down syndrome but he HAS Down syndrome. Times have changed and these children born today with DS are born to a world that is more compassionate, more accepting than ever before. His twin Grant may have been the little boy I dreamed of but Braden is the little boy I NEEDED. The one thing I regret was that I met my little boys with tears. If only I could go back to the week of their birth knowing then what I know now… There would be no tears of sadness – only tears of a mother’s love for her new bundles of joy! If only I had known…
you are amazing… your story is touching… you inspire me to be a better mother to my two baby girls…
Thank you for your beautiful account of pure love for your girls. What a blessing our children are to us!
“There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer. There is no disease that enough love will not heal. No door that enough love will not open. No gulf that enough love will not bridge. No wall that enough love will not throw down. And no sin that enough love will not redeem. It makes no difference how deeply seated may the trouble. How hopeless the outlook. How muddled the tangle. How great the mistake. A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all. And if you could love enough you would be the happiest and most powerful in the world.” Emmett Fox
K~
Inspiring! Thank you for that! And you are one gorgeous woman, no wonder your daughters are so beautiful!!!
Seriously. Where did you come from? I can’t get off your blog. Can you just give me your phone number so I can call you and say “give me some of that life stuff you got?”. I mean, I think I’m ok – but I could use a dose of you for my morning coffee. Beautiful in every way – you and your family, and your amazing grace.
Your story is the most beautiful words I have ever read. This is like my fifth stop to your blog in like three days, as I am so inspired by your words and your story. Your daughters are so beautiful and Nella is so very blessed to have her big sister on this journey through life! What a very special sister she is! I will definitely be following your blog and continue to read your story:) I can’t thank you enough for sharing. I look so forward every day to viewing new photos and reading your inspiring words. What wonderful people you all are. Every child should be so blessed to be born into a loving family as yours. And, P.S. . . . I absolutely ADORE every outfit your daughters wear (yes, including their pajamas!!:). Seriously, your girls should be fashion models . . . you definitely have an eye for fashion:). And, you should write a book, they’d be flying off the shelves!
I feel so grateful to have found your blog. Your sweet Nella is simply beautiful as is the way you tell her story, your story. She is a blessing beyond measure and as much as you are lucky to have her, she is lucky to have you too. You are an amazing mother to both of your girls and you have inspired me in so many ways. Thank you for sharing all of this with the whole world. You and Nella have changed many lives, I’m sure…
I am just another stranger who was blessed enoughto stumble across your blog. THANK YOU for sharing your story. I read it on my ipod last night at 3:30am when I couldn’t sleep, snuggled under the covers and trying not to sniffle and snot all over and wake my husband up. As a fellow writer, nothing touches me more deeply than a real, honest, redemptive story, and you have such a lovely one. I am pregnant with our first, due in August, and Nella’s story impacted me so very much. When I finished reading her birth story, I thought, “I want to be a mom like THAT…” From the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing your girls with the world. I will definitely be back to your blog so please keep it up….
Love and blessings on your family!!
I followed a link from another blog to your (Nella’s!) birthstory. I have wept so much rereading it three, four, five? times now? Wept with joy for you, for the fragile fabric that is the universe, that is at times, stretched just so we can see the universe through to the other side. And my god, it is beautiful! Love to you, your girls, your family! May you continue to find blessings on this journey, this adventure, this LIFE!
Your pictures are amazing. Your blog is amazing. Your writing skills are amazing. What a blessed mama you are. God bless you and your most beautiful family.
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