Where has the time gone? I still remember taking the picture of Cody that graced our boards for so many years when he was only a few months old. He turns 8 this weekend. 
My "baby", TJ is 6 now and of course, Jessi is rounding the curve to becoming a teen. My kids have grown up here in front of you and I feel like I've watched so many of your kids do the same. My gosh - so many of you are like family to me. 
I have met some absolutely wonderful people in the past 8 years through BabyU and wouldn't trade all the spam, trolls and drama for even a second of it. You gals have helped me through some hard times - helped me keep my sanity - and I hope I have returned the favor.
During the past year, my life has taken a turn in a different direction. We've had a few major events that have caused me to re-examine my life and what I'm doing with it. I wish I could have shared some of these events with my friends here -- Lord knows I could have used the support - but I didn't feel this was the right place.
Irregardless, I've decided that I can't devote the time to BabyU that it deserves. I hate that traffic has slowed and I hate that several of our long-time members feel unwelcome here. BabyU will always be 'one of my babies', but as with any kid, it's time to let it go. I've found what seems to be a wonderful group of folks to take over the reigns here and hopefully make BabyU even better than it was in its prime. I'm sure there will be some changes, but as has been said before ... it's not the technology or the appearance that makes BabyU a great site ... it's the warm, caring community that *we've* created.
I wish everyone the best and I'll try to keep up with all of your lives as time permits. As I told the mods, I feel like I'm saying goodbye to a dear friend as I prepare to move far away.
Just know that you ladies have been such a big part of my life over the last 8 years and I can't imagine surviving motherhood without you all!
My "baby", TJ is 6 now and of course, Jessi is rounding the curve to becoming a teen. My kids have grown up here in front of you and I feel like I've watched so many of your kids do the same. My gosh - so many of you are like family to me. I have met some absolutely wonderful people in the past 8 years through BabyU and wouldn't trade all the spam, trolls and drama for even a second of it. You gals have helped me through some hard times - helped me keep my sanity - and I hope I have returned the favor.
During the past year, my life has taken a turn in a different direction. We've had a few major events that have caused me to re-examine my life and what I'm doing with it. I wish I could have shared some of these events with my friends here -- Lord knows I could have used the support - but I didn't feel this was the right place.
Irregardless, I've decided that I can't devote the time to BabyU that it deserves. I hate that traffic has slowed and I hate that several of our long-time members feel unwelcome here. BabyU will always be 'one of my babies', but as with any kid, it's time to let it go. I've found what seems to be a wonderful group of folks to take over the reigns here and hopefully make BabyU even better than it was in its prime. I'm sure there will be some changes, but as has been said before ... it's not the technology or the appearance that makes BabyU a great site ... it's the warm, caring community that *we've* created.
I wish everyone the best and I'll try to keep up with all of your lives as time permits. As I told the mods, I feel like I'm saying goodbye to a dear friend as I prepare to move far away.
Just know that you ladies have been such a big part of my life over the last 8 years and I can't imagine surviving motherhood without you all!
It really is. 
dawn!!!!
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