Owen continues to help out his mommy!

Since I haven't been able to do much or had the energy to do much, Kris cleaned the house for me tonight. Owen couldn't resist helping too once he saw all the fun that his daddy was having while vacuuming. Thanks boys for making mommy happy! I love you both so much!

Owen can read my mind!

So as most of you know I have been kind of down about how messy the house is and I have really been trying to get Owen to pick up his toys. That is my one request- he makes the mess then he can help to pick it up.

So today- while sitting on the couch I heard some banging noises upstairs, didn't think much of it as we just told him to go upstairs and get ready to take a shower.

Well Kris and I finally ventured upstairs a few minutes later and to our surprise he was cleaning the toilet and was so HAPPY about it.

He is such a good little boy and really knows how to make his mommy's day!

13 weeks 3 days

Overall my appointment went well today. This is the baby, the head is to the left, body on the right and feet on the upper right. The subchorionic hemorrhage is all the black stuff on the bottom. It measured slightly larger then last week, but my doctor said that she has seen bigger and that woman progressed to have a healthy baby.

I am still told to just rest and take it as easy as possible and drink lots of fluids.

Next appointment is next week, will keep you all posted. Please continue to pray that the baby is a fighter and that my body heals the hemorrhage soon.

Cautiously Expecting #2

We found out we are expecting #2 on Labor Day.......we are very excited! This is the most recent ultrasound picture taken at 12 weeks 3 days.

Baby at 10 weeks with the Subchorionic Hemorrhage to the right of the babies head.

Baby at 8 weeks.

So needless to say we are cautiously expecting #2. Two weeks ago, while I was 10 weeks 6 days pregnant I was sitting at my desk and started getting pretty bad cramps/gas pains. Then about 30 minutes later I just started gushing blood. I thought it was over! I went to my doctors a few hours later expecting the worse and was told that the baby was still doing good and had a good strong heart beat and was still measuring perfectly. Kris and I were in shock, how could I bleed so much and still have the baby be okay? I was diagnosed with a SCH (Subchorionic Hemorrhage) which is where the placenta detaches slightly from the uterus. The hematoma/blood clot/hemorrhage is very near to my cervix which is creating an exit for the blood. I was told that I would have a 50/50 chance of miscarrying at this time.

Fast forward 6 days. Go back to the doctor for a checkup and to see how/if the bleeding affected the baby. To my surprise I was informed that the baby still looks great with a nice heart beat and perfect growth.

The following day, 11 weeks 6 days pregnant, I had the same feeling as I did the week before and sure enough I started gushing again.

Went to the doctor this past Monday and he says baby still looks good, but the hemorrhage is still there and I will likely continue to bleed as I have approx 1/4 cup of blood left that needs to come out. The doctor said that every week I was able to hold the baby in the better my chances of having a normal pregnancy.

I am 12 weeks 6 days pregnant today and am anticipating to start bleeding again today at some point since Friday's seem to be the days I bleed.

I have not shared this pregnancy nor been open about it until recently as now we are just asking for prayers for this little baby to be a fighter and for my body to reabsorb this blood and heal the hemorrhage.

So at this point we are cautiously optimistic. I am on pelvic rest indefinitely and am on modified bed rest until further notice. I am being monitored by my doctors weekly and will continue to post updates on here. Next appointment is on Tuesday. I will know more then.

Happy Halloween 2009

Owen had a great 3rd Halloween. He went as James from Thomas and Friends. He is very into trains lately and we actually had a hand me down UPS costume for him, however couldn't deny his sweet request when we took him to Halloween USA. Here Owen is with Kris, he was scared of him at first, but then realized it was just his big teddy bear of a dad.

Owen wanted to go trick or treating with his Mee and Pee this year, so they so nicely walked him around for a little while and when he came back he was pooped.

All in all it was a very fun and special day.

The Boyz!

The cousins all hanging out together. They were on their best behavior when they were holding hands. When they let go of each other, well let's just say it was a little crazy.

Cuddle Time

I know it has been a while but things have been busy. Owen continues to do excellent at his potty training and hardly ever has any accidents.

We are certainly looking forward to the upcoming holidays and spending lots of time together as a family.

Things are good and busy and we are looking forward to Kris' long winter break to spend lots of good family time together.

Enjoy the picture above of Owen and I cuddling together on one of Kris' long nights.