the poags go marching ..

on sunday, May 1st

the poags went 'a marchin!

we marched for healthier babies.

we marched for our friends and their little ones.

we marched for OUR babies.

many babies are born early. 

some by choice (doctors or mothers)

some NOT by choice.

either way, we march and pledge and donate for the resources to take care of those early babies.

kullen spent the first five days of his life in the NICU.

he was born early by the choice of my doctor and myself.

had i of known, i would have declined the option.

i know better this time.

unless a baby is ready and coming on his/her own

it shouldn't be born any earlier than it has too!

we had a great turn out at the March of Dimes walk

and

Gianna & the baby steppers did their thang! 

we all endured every bit of 5miles 

and with smiles on our faces :)

[this is his excited face!]

michele, heather and my-prego-self!

poags!

something was staaaanky!

our group.

we were the largest team there!

i cannot wait to do this again next year.

it was very inspiring to see all these people come out and walk for healthier babies.

it was amazing to see the 50+ people who love gianna & her family enough to walk with them.

i'm proud to be one of those people!

thanks to everyone who supported our team and helped us reach our goals! 

see you next year, MOD!

[all images courtesy of heather and mandee]

march of dimes!

i am very excited to be participating in the March of Dimes this year.
our team name is Gianna & the Baby Steppers! I am sure you all remember my post about baby Gianna. She is the daughter of one of my very best friends (and kullen's sitter) and is very special to me and our family! kullen loves her to death and lights up whenever you say her name! she is his little girlfriend, that's for sure! ;]

we are walking in her honor but also in honor of every other baby born before their time. Although Gianna is a healthy baby girl today, if it weren't for March of Dimes and other walkers donating their time and money in the past, her family would have had an even more difficult time during the entire process!

i know a lot of you guys aren't local but if you wanted to give a little donation to help us - it is more than appreciated!
www.marchforbabies.org/kaleysalene

also - Ashley is offering up 25% of Scentsy sales to the March of Dimes! if you're running low on scents or need some new summer styles - head on over to her site and make sure you select March of Dimes when checking out! :)
https://amhscents.scentsy.us/Buy/

and PLEASE - feel free to pass this along! we'd love the help and support from anyone and everyone who can! :]