March For Babies 2010

Published by Kerry | Filed under Uncategorized

The March of Dimes March for Babies was last Saturday, April 24th – just two short days before what “should have been” Max and Wes’s first birthday.  It was amazing…and despite the weather, there was quite a big turnout.  There were only three of us for Team Weemmax, but we had a great walk – talking about our preemie miracles, where they came from, and how far they’ve come.  I met Apolonia (she goes by Apol, sounds like Apple) at our Swedish Hospital NICU Support Group meeting – her son, J.T., was born more than 13 weeks early due to severe pre-eclampsia.  He is now a happy, healthy (almost) 16 month old, and just cute as can be!

After the (coooold) walk, we headed over to Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs to celebrate and hang out with friends.  If I’m being honest, I was pretty disappointed in the turnout – a lot of people who had said they would come (at least stop by) never did.  We were there until a little after 2, so if we missed anyone, I apologize.  It was great to see the people who did show up – (Grandpa) Art, Janet, Eric, Meghan and her kiddos, Tiff, Rich, and baby Kendall, and our (Mon/Wed) nanny, Hailey, and her husband, Dan.  Meghan was going to do the walk with us, but because she has three kiddos (two of which are identical monoamniotic twin girls born at 27 weeks), and the weather was craptastic, she just met us afterward.

The "tattoo" on my cheek

The dedication wall

We walk for Max

We walk for Wes

About halfway through the walk

With Apol after the 5 mile walk

Apol and I

Steve's Snappin' Dogs

Welcome Team Weemmax!

Mmmmmmm, hot dogs

Wes eating his second Steve's Snappin' Dog ever

Max stuffing his face - he loves food!

Meghan and her girls, Avery & Kyla

Meghan's son, Lukas, and his balloon sword

Max sitting (soooo sleepy) on Grandpa Art's lap

Miss KJ stopped by to see her little friends

Hailey and Dan with Wes

Max sacked out on the ride home

Wes sleeping on the way home

Thank you SO INCREDIBLY MUCH to all who came out in the crap weather to support us, and a HUGE THANKS to those who made donations in Team Weemmax’s name!  We couldn’t have done it without you (especially you, Sock!)!