Finally Out of the First Trimester!

We got great news this week. Kelli underwent testing for Down Syndrome & Trisomy 18 (some of you may have seen the "99 Balloons" for Eliot featured on the Oprah Winfrey show). The test results came back very favorable so we breathed another sigh of relief. Just one more milestone crossed in this journey.

For anyone who as faced fertility issues, you know what a roller coaster things can be. 3 years, 2 surgeries, COUNTLESS hormones, fertility drugs & so many ultrasounds I've lost count, later and we're finally out of the first trimester! With each milestone reached we get further from being "cautiously optimistic" territory and closer to excited country! Priesthood blessings really work, but you have to obey the counsel! Kelli has followed her doctors' orders TO THE LETTER like several Priesthood blessings have counselled. We have both tried to be patient, again, counsel received in a blessing. And we are just thrilled to be at this point in our lives. Kelli's getting a little stir crazy with the "modified bed rest" but trying to keep outings to a minimum. Hasn't been terribly hard since outings wear her out, even short ones!

Thank you again to all our friends and family who have offered prayers on our behalf. We have been touched by the outpouring of support and are grateful for every word uttered to the "Man Upstairs" pleading our case. Thank you, thank you, thank you!