Comments on: 2 weeks old. http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/2-weeks-old/ Photographer, Educator, Student, Mother & Wife Obsessed with sharing moments through pictures & words Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:58:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 By: Joni http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/2-weeks-old/comment-page-1/#comment-1635 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:03:07 +0000 http://www.amandakern.com/blog/?p=3207#comment-1635 As always your writing is from the heart, mesmerizing and open. While it may seem so little to you now, so very many are holding you and Chance, and your entire family tight in prayer. There are answers in prayer, and sometimes the answer is no; you have been blessed with Chance, and I know that is an answer to prayer in itself. Remember we are all here for you, let us know how we can help. Allowing others to help, helps them feel needed!

]]> By: Ashley Osborne. http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/2-weeks-old/comment-page-1/#comment-1634 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:30:09 +0000 http://www.amandakern.com/blog/?p=3207#comment-1634 Hi Amanda,
You don’t know me, but I’m a fan of yours on Facebook ( learned of your through a friend). My son was born at 29 weeks, and spent two months in the NICU. I know you are feeling sapped emotionally, and physically. I know that this is torture, and the saddest, most desperate moment of your life. I want you to know that there is indeed beauty in this moment. I look back at those days that I spend nine hours in winnie palmer, sitting with my baby boy…watching his tiny chest move, obsessing over his monitor, pumping milk… This is the hardest moment of both of your lives, and you are going through it together. It is a shared bond that will tie you both together and make you stronger. Everything happens for a reason. God puts us (even innocent babies) through trials to teach us, and to give us sight of what is really important. Chance is beautiful, and it may seem odd to hear, but enjoy this moment for what it is, and see the gift of every milestone. Take care.

]]> By: Melissa L. http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/2-weeks-old/comment-page-1/#comment-1633 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:14:14 +0000 http://www.amandakern.com/blog/?p=3207#comment-1633 Amanda,

Thank you for sharing your heart. I am so glad to hear that the doctor’s visit last night was helpful. PPD is very hard and very real, I know from experience. One of the many things that helped me was taking a good Vitamin B Complex. My midwife had recommended this. It helps the nervous system. Also Omega 3 from fish oil is very, very helpful. You are in my prayers. If you ever need to bounce ideas off someone who has walked in the PPD valley, please, please email me.

Chance is so, so beautiful. Your pictures melt my heart! I agree with Julia that you have captured those precious newborn moments, amidst such a challenging environment. Now that is the sign of one awesome photographer (and mom!). My daughter, Amanda, is hoping to study photography in college. She is very inspired by your photos.

Blessings,

Melissa

]]> By: Rachel Mayer http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/2-weeks-old/comment-page-1/#comment-1632 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:11:01 +0000 http://www.amandakern.com/blog/?p=3207#comment-1632 You amaze me Amanda, your so much stronger then you give yourself credit for. Sending Prayers your way!

]]> By: Julia Gagne http://www.amandakern.com/blog/2011/03/2-weeks-old/comment-page-1/#comment-1631 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:07:06 +0000 http://www.amandakern.com/blog/?p=3207#comment-1631 Amanda, can’t find words. Sending love, strength, healing, light. Please know you HAVE beautifully captured Chance’s newborn moments, just a bit differently than with some of the other babies you’ve photographed. Be well.
Julia

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