Friday, April 3, 2009
Half Way There!
Tomorrow marks the 1/2 way point...20 weeks! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We rented a doppler monitor so that we can hear the heartbeat and try to get a recording every Sunday morning. So far the heartbeat remains in the 160's, right where it should be. Less than 2 weeks now for our next ultrasound where we should be able to find out gender. We're excited! So far, all is well and we couldn't be more thrilled!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Off Bedrest...YAY!
Kelli was officially taken off "bedrest" on the 3rd of March. Happy day! The doctor said she could "resume normal activities" but "not to overdue." Define "overdue"! The next day she cleaned the entire downstairs...she rested between tasks so as to not "overdue". Just grateful for the return to freedom and being able to share the load!
Four weeks and two days until we go for the next ultrasound. SPOILER REPORT...for those that don't want to know what it is...TOO BAD! Better not read the blog or talk to either Kelli or Jeremy between now and the baby's birth. Our surprise is going to come in stages. April 16th...gender. August 22ndish...hair, looks, etc. But don't expect to know the name. We most likely won't land on one until after the baby's in our arms. Gotta make sure it still fits after birth!
Four weeks and two days until we go for the next ultrasound. SPOILER REPORT...for those that don't want to know what it is...TOO BAD! Better not read the blog or talk to either Kelli or Jeremy between now and the baby's birth. Our surprise is going to come in stages. April 16th...gender. August 22ndish...hair, looks, etc. But don't expect to know the name. We most likely won't land on one until after the baby's in our arms. Gotta make sure it still fits after birth!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
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!
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!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Latest Photo
We had another ultrasound this past week. All was well. We could tell it's Jeremy's child because it wouldn't cooperate with the ultrasound tech in getting the right angle. We could tell it was mine because as caught in this photo, it's a thumbsucker! (I no longer suck my thumb but did as a kid!) Only 26 1/2 weeks to go!
No news as to gender yet. The tech was lucky enough to get one shot she needed so we never got to gender, though it's most likely too early to tell anyway. 6 1/2 more weeks until that ultrasound. We'll keep you posted!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Latest News
It's been a while since we updated the blog. Mostly because it's been same stuff, different day. But today we went in to the doctors and they did an ultrasound, and sure enough, baby was kicking, doing the worm, and all around wiggling. We are out of the first trimester on Saturday so we're finally confident enough to announce that yes, we are expecting. It's been a bumpy ride and Kelli has been on bedrest since about 6 weeks on. She's on a modified bedrest now, but only as a precaution.
We're excited to be this far. And are thrilled about this one finally taking. It's been 3 years, lots of medical treatments and having to patiently wait to get here. We know other couples have struggles worse than ours, but anyone who has been through it understands how relieved and excited we are.
Thank you for all your prayers and well wishes on our behalf. We appreciate each and every one! We didn't get a copy of today's ultrasound, but when we get the next one, we'll surely post!
We're excited to be this far. And are thrilled about this one finally taking. It's been 3 years, lots of medical treatments and having to patiently wait to get here. We know other couples have struggles worse than ours, but anyone who has been through it understands how relieved and excited we are.
Thank you for all your prayers and well wishes on our behalf. We appreciate each and every one! We didn't get a copy of today's ultrasound, but when we get the next one, we'll surely post!
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