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Well hello there new Loop. MK here. I was a regular around the old Loop parts oohhh 5+ years ago... but that was seriously a lifetime ago. I'm sure I'm more likely an unfamiliar face nowadays than a familiar one, but I'm hoping to get back at it. Although, as much as I'd like to contribute more often, I will probably be sticking more so to a lurker status, as running has taken a huge backseat to life. 

 

 

Right now, this is my current status:

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He won't let me put him down, but I'm learning he's totally fine with me typing while holding him. #MomLife, am I right? 

Anyways, this little man is Crosby. He's my second. I also have a spunky 21-month old, Finley. I didn't know it at the time, but Finley was actually with me during my last Loop meet-up. That was back in May 2015 during the mitten challenge (I did not do the mitten challenge, just one half marathon. I was mostly just along for the ride). That was also my last race. I discovered early on that I carry my babies low, making pregnant running not so much fun for me. I was able to CrossFit through my pregnancy with Finley, but after she was born, we quickly learned that parenthood is busy! I did try to do some stroller miles from time to time, but 8 months after Finley was born, I became pregnant with Crosby (because everyone told us how easy 2 under 2 was ^_^). Once again, running pregnant was a bit difficult on my hips, and besides I was getting a workout chasing Miss Fin around (she began walking at 9 months, so we had our hands full!) 

During my pregnancy with Crosby, I was committed to start running again once he was born. I missed my active lifestyle and I really wanted to get back into races. But life had different plans for us. Crosby was born the end of May. The labor was hilariously perfect, and my gosh this boy was scrumptious. But little man was born with no T-cells and no NK cells. We found this out 6 days after he was born and he's been in the hospital ever since. His official diagnosis is Severe Combined Immunodeficiency or SCID. This basically means he was born with no immune system (think bubble boy), and it would be too dangerous for him to be out in the world, so instead he's been tucked away in his safe, hepa-filtered, sterile hospital room. I could write a novel about the past 4 months, but I'll spare you the details. The big news is that last week Crosby received a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Now, we wait. We'll find out if the transplant is successful in about 100 days. He's been doing really well, he's so strong, and I'm optimistic that these beautiful donated cells are going to grow. If successful, we should be able to bring little man home in January. I'm looking forward to his second welcome home. During Crosby's time at the hospital we are expected to have someone with him 24/7, so between balancing hospital life/home life/work life/parenthood, running has been pretty nonexistent. I have gone a mile or two here and there, and despite being seriously out of shape, it felt amazing to just get back out there. So I'm going to try my darnedest to sneak it nuggets of time and hit the road every now and again (I mentally need it). If so, I'll try and bloop about it (do we still say "bloop"?). If not, I'll continue to lurk and comment (I do have a lot of time for that while little man sleeps and this platform really does make it so easy! Nice job Dave!).

Anyways, I just wanted to pop in and say hi and give you an update on me - although, I do apologize for my messy life dump (I hope it wasn't too much). I've missed the Loop and I'm hoping to be able to catch up with/get to know you all. 

Cheers,

MK

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dr. pangloss

Best excuse ever for not running. Your little guy is adorable! I can't imagine how hectic your life must be (both physically and mentally). Hoping you are able to find some time for yourself to run and that you are able to bring Crosby home in January.

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Stewmanji

MK, one of my favorites, your life has deadly you some pretty ugly hands, but you're charging at them with head held high. I love reading from your life running or not. <3

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Dave

This new Loop keeps getting better and better. Doesn't matter that you aren't running much right now. I just love having you here. So many prayers for you and Crosby. I also love that your new profile pic has the 2012 TCM shirt. Mine is still a favorite.

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mattw

I do hope the bone marrow takes and gets the job done. Scary stuff.

Please do post updates even if there is no running involved. Okay, maybe mention that you saw a runner or something.

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Running Nole Fan

MK!!!!! It's soo good to hear from you! You've always been a favorite of mine. I hope and pray that Crosby's treatment was a success and that he gets to come home soon. Come back when you can, we'll be here!

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ocrunnergirl

Baby Crosby is adorable! I'm sure Finley and Baby C keep you on your toes. Saying prayers that the bone marrow transplant takes hold!

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