tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post3211648675042490002..comments2023-08-10T22:57:02.048-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Cayman Cindy: My Breasts Save LivesKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742093456736039171noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-60727967439972238262008-10-27T18:37:00.000-04:002008-10-27T18:37:00.000-04:00You are seriously amazing!!!!!!! WOW, I am soooo p...You are seriously amazing!!!!!!! WOW, I am soooo proud of you...THat is the best idea ever...Your a angel:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-56110928355711388472008-10-18T11:40:00.000-04:002008-10-18T11:40:00.000-04:00So I just read Donald's comment. That was so sweet...So I just read Donald's comment. That was so sweet of him! I can't believe that he didn't want to tell me. Am I that much of a finance tyrant??? I guess maybe I am...oops. But in all honesty I think it's wonderful that he did that for someone else.<BR/><BR/>And I think that even though I didn't win the contest...I'll go find some way to pay it forward :)Lisa Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062258358149084222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-67767567819126640622008-10-16T18:09:00.000-04:002008-10-16T18:09:00.000-04:00I'm glad you're able to donate the breastmilk. Ma...I'm glad you're able to donate the breastmilk. Maybe you'd enjoy a trip to Mackinac Island or since you love Christmas so much...do New York City during Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-29946614126097570742008-10-16T10:23:00.000-04:002008-10-16T10:23:00.000-04:00I had no idea that you could donate or even freeze...I had no idea that you could donate or even freeze breast milk! How fantastic! <BR/><BR/>As for your vacation question, my husband and I rented a house in the Outer Banks last year and it was great. We don't have children (just a dog who is practically our baby), but the convenience of having a whole house seems like it would be ideal if we did. The beach was just a short walk away, and there were other fun things to do...or not do for that matter. We spent a lot of time watching movies, reading, playing board games, etc. It was so much better than being stuck in a hotel! We went during the off season, so the rental price was very reasonable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-39968870016719580822008-10-14T22:27:00.000-04:002008-10-14T22:27:00.000-04:00I have never seen that much breast milk in my enti...I have never seen that much breast milk in my entire life! I bet some grocery stores don't even stock that much milk! That is so cool that you are able to help out others!<BR/><BR/>BTW, You move many notches up my cool person list for quoting the band Cake in my post. Cake is one of my favorite bands. Back when I was a karoake superstar, I used to sing "Going the Distance" all the time!<BR/><BR/>And for paying it forward, I did it about 2 months ago. I was filling up my gas tank when I noticed a younger looking woman pumping gas into her minivan. She only put in 10 bucks and was about to leave. Seeing how gas was still over 4 bucks that wasn't going to get her far. I asked her why she was only putting in 10 bucks, and she told me that was all she could afford for the week.<BR/><BR/>To make a long story short, I talked her into letting me fill up her tank the rest of the way. After some coaxing she gave in, and I filled it up. I used my credit card because I didn't want Lisa to know. (oops, I guess that secret is out of the bag now!)But I felt that this lady could really use the help. It feels good when you are able to help out your fellow brothers and sisters.The Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779957835081982728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-22287890503051550432008-10-14T16:23:00.000-04:002008-10-14T16:23:00.000-04:00youre right, I'm not going to read this anymor...youre right, I'm not going to read this anymore than I will EVER get Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-36871534867632991882008-10-14T11:39:00.000-04:002008-10-14T11:39:00.000-04:00OK I'm sorry to comment again but those pictures o...OK I'm sorry to comment again but those pictures of Cayman two posts below are priceless! I love the last one, very cool. What did you do to get the all black background? They look great!Amy J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15459486695505443044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-76123943609784428692008-10-14T11:35:00.000-04:002008-10-14T11:35:00.000-04:00I never knew there was such a thing! That is so i...I never knew there was such a thing! That is so incredible that you had that much stored and it could all go to such a good cause. I am really just in awe over how much milk you had saved up and that it didn't go to waste! You are amazing. I love this contest, but I have already played and won so don't worry about counting me in on the Pay it Forward. I had a blast when I did it though!Amy J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15459486695505443044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-35091703613302223062008-10-14T08:03:00.000-04:002008-10-14T08:03:00.000-04:00I wish I would have know about this. I had pumped...I wish I would have know about this. I had pumped some and froze it and Ashalyn would not take it either so I dumped it. But man, nothing like ur freezer...wow!! That's so impressive and so much hard work. :-) U're such a neat person Kris!!<BR/><BR/>I think the beach would be great!!! We want to take Ashalyn to the beach in a few months!!! <BR/>If we go in April or May we have a free place to stay in Florida if u wanna join us!! :-PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-53342504054551101902008-10-14T01:22:00.000-04:002008-10-14T01:22:00.000-04:00Hey Kristen, That is so awesome that you were able...Hey Kristen,<BR/><BR/> That is so awesome that you were able to donate all that milk, you will help so many babies!!!<BR/><BR/>Vacation, hmmm, since I haven't taken one with either or my kids, I'm probably not the best at giving advice. BUT, Spokane, WA is beautiful and there are a lot of things to do around here, Coeur-dalane, ID is 20 minutes away and is a very resorty type town. PLUS you would have somewhere to stay for free : )Kacey Bodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416383186475328888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-11697435293368344332008-10-14T01:09:00.000-04:002008-10-14T01:09:00.000-04:00Hey there, I've been lurking around here for month...Hey there, I've been lurking around here for months now, but don't think I've ever actually commented before. That pic of your freezer is amazing. I'm so glad that someone else had that prob with their breastmilk. Mine always smelled funny after it had been frozen and none of my babies would ever eat it. I always wondered why! I guess maybe it's the same thing!!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229559640831877733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-14053875761589000812008-10-13T22:52:00.001-04:002008-10-13T22:52:00.001-04:00Aunt Madison says "the ZOO of course...but only if...Aunt Madison says "the ZOO of course...but only if I can go too.."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-74244723250301194462008-10-13T22:52:00.000-04:002008-10-13T22:52:00.000-04:00Arizona is always a great place! You have the Gran...Arizona is always a great place! You have the Grand Canyon - mountains, snow if you want to see it all year long, and the beach is close enough to be to in just a few hours!! Plus these people that would love for you to come out and see them! We love you guys and miss you all so much!! You are such an amazing person Kris - and a mom that has a heart of gold! :O)If the world had more people like you what a much more beautiful place we would all live in! Love ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-79030664881801732432008-10-13T22:36:00.000-04:002008-10-13T22:36:00.000-04:00Kristen, that's awesome that you were able to dona...Kristen, that's awesome that you were able to donate all that milk! Good for you!!! <BR/><BR/>Vacations are tricky with a little one! This is an odd choice but we have been to Chicago with Luke a few times and it has been great. It's close to home. You can ride the Amtrak train which is fun. They have an awesome children's museum, an aquarium, too much to even try to tell you. It's a thought!<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>JessJessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766823776774865397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-63647683065630393182008-10-13T21:09:00.000-04:002008-10-13T21:09:00.000-04:00OK, first of all, your title and your lines about ...OK, first of all, your title and your lines about your brother made me crack up. Secondly, the picture of the milk is astonishing. I even showed it to my dad who was not surprisingly kinda grossed out. :o) I'm also very glad you explained about the pasteurizing process of the milk. I was really grossed out until you explained that. :)<BR/><BR/>Ok...places to go with a baby. Well, DC is a great idea. Disney World is also a great idea. Especially since she is still young enough to sleep in her stroller and stuff. Cheaper options? Is she a good, sound sleeper? Camping in the mountains this time of year is gorgeous!!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493343184186580048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-6799586634505312852008-10-13T14:49:00.000-04:002008-10-13T14:49:00.000-04:00Wow!! That is a lot of breast milk! Olivia wasn't ...Wow!! That is a lot of breast milk! Olivia wasn't able to nurse either...I pumped for 6 months until I found out I was pregnant with Gabe! Then, I had to stop. What a wonderful thing you did for all of those lucky babies!<BR/><BR/>I would take Cayman to the beach. Anywhere warm where she can curl her toes and fingers in the sand and feel the ocean and you three can just chill out. Hilton Head is my favorite...it's not touristy and it's beautiful!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-26567422125730347302008-10-13T13:20:00.000-04:002008-10-13T13:20:00.000-04:00That is awesome!! We had to get a small deep freez...That is awesome!! We had to get a small deep freeze after Bella because I was pumping and storing...That is very interesting about the Lipaze...What an awesome gift you are giving!!!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03559851267066311204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-34599196620491850512008-10-13T10:43:00.000-04:002008-10-13T10:43:00.000-04:00Kristen,What a wonderful attitude! I think I'd st...Kristen,<BR/>What a wonderful attitude! I think I'd still be crying about all of my "liquid gold" and all my hard work! Oh, I'm almost crying for you! That is a lot of hard hard work! But, what a good way to be able to use the milk and not throw it out! You will be helping so many! What a beautiful freezer full, too bad you can't pasturize the remaining 500 oz and use it for cayman, even if it would only last a couple weeks!<BR/><BR/>Okay, to answer your question, ideal vacation. I think the first vacation we took Micah on as a baby was to a cabin in the Black Hills. Peaceful and beautiful and rugged! In my dreams though, if I only had one child and a baby, I would go on a cruise! I know that sounds weird, but if you go on a "quieter" cruise as we did last Christmas, we saw quite a few families (we didn't take ours, it was part of mission trip-long story) and they cater very well to them. Everythings pretty all inclusive, you can eat whenever and see some great beautiful sunny areas! I think it would be fun!<BR/>JillJill S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16844924489718494698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3926863313544025335.post-88679821962885316052008-10-13T10:38:00.000-04:002008-10-13T10:38:00.000-04:00Wow Kristen! I can't believe that picture of the f...Wow Kristen! I can't believe that picture of the freezer. I struggled with breast feeding and pumping. I could never produce more than a few ounces at a time. So to see 3000 ounces of milk....wow. I think it's wonderful that you were able to donate it. What a wonderful blessing to so many babies :)<BR/><BR/>Now for your question. The perfect place to vacation with a baby...hmmm...I say Washington D.C. We went there on vacation when Alexandra was a one year old and it was surprisingly easy. Donald and I were able to enjoy the sites and all the historic buildings and displays, but still take care of her with ease. We also went to Virginia and visited Monticello and Williamsburg. Such fun!<BR/><BR/>Hope I win!Lisa Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062258358149084222noreply@blogger.com