Healthy Happy Family... Well happy at least

I've been so busy with church and kids I haven't posted in almost 9 months! Scandalous! The kiddos are doing fairly well with a few minor kinks along the way. Our preemie (now 3 years old!) is on some antacids for reflux. We knew this would probably happen some day due to her prematurity. It appears to be under control and the Doc is keeping a close eye on her symptoms to make sure she isn't over or under medicated.

Our Baby J is now 15 months! How did that happen!? This poor kid is having some fairly concerning issues with allergies and has been referred to an allergist. Our first appointment is Monday. We hope they can pinpoint the cause of his allergies and it will help clear up his eczema and constantly runny nose. Poor tyke.

That's all I have.

Night.

It's time to walk again!

Our lovely daughter is 32 months old! That's 2 years and 8 months older than she should be.

Our daughter was born extremely small at 30 weeks weighing only 3lbs 6oz. Without necessary medical intervention she would not be here today. Most of the medical procedures she had were because of research from March of Dimes and wonderful Medical Professionals!

We will always be thankful to the doctor we had and the wonderful medical team that helped out tiny little girl survive.

We will March this year in honor of our first son, Matthew, who did not make it, for our daughter who did survive against all odds, and our second son who was also early but born very healthy.

Why didn't I do this?

I wish I had done this with my son. I know the circumstances are different but now I feel guilty.

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October 15th Wave of Light

October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Please, light a candle for those that have lost little loved ones.

Wave of Light

Baby J has arrived!

Our newest member made it safe and sound on August 26, 3 weeks early! Due to complications labor had to be induced but everything has turned out fine and mommy and baby are ok. He is having some small problems with breathing so we aren't completely out of the woods yet but we are very relieved that he got here at all.

He was 6lb 11oz, 20in, and only sayed in the hospital 4 days!

Check back for updates about J and the rest of the family!

The goal!

Last time I was pregnant I delivered two tiny babies (one sleeping, one struggling) at 30 weeks and 2 days. I'm very happy to announce that I am now 30 weeks and 1 day pregnant!!! I am excited; it looks like My youngest boy has decided to stay in a while longer!
Our doctor does not expect me to carry full term but wants me to last until the 35th week. I told her I expect to carry full term this time. She is happy I am positive but very skeptical that I will carry that long.
As a precaution I have been put on bed rest. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to do that as I have bills that need to be paid. Luckily my job is low stress and does not require me to lift or walk around.
So yay for being pregnant still! Wish us luck!

The second birthday!

Our twins had their 2nd birthday last week! I was so happy! Only 7 people showed up but that was ok. I really hadn't planned on many people showing up since it was the 2nd birthday.
Our little girl had so much fun at her party yesterday. She has added new clothes, a trike, and a mechanical puppy to the list of things mommy must clean up each night. She loved the cake and kept sticking her fingers in the icing. It wasn't such a big deal either since there were very few guests and I could easily cut around those pieces.
She is happy and excited about her new toys. Yay!
We still miss our little boy and I wish he could have been there with us. His birthday present was a pretty green carnation (daddy's favorite color).