Hey Everyone!
Thank you for your prayers! Brantley finally arrived. After being admitted due to blood pressure and other factors, they decided to induce. We were so glad to have our suitcase in the car. We were admitted at 12 noon and had Brantley in our arms at 8:39 PM. He is 8 pounds 10.5 oz, 21 inches long and VERY healthy. He has brownish, blondish, redish hair. So, the jury is still out on what that will end up. He has blue eyes. We pushed for 30 minutes and had very little tearing. We feel so blessed. He is eating like a champ and is so laid back. Vivian is very proud of her baby brother. Enjoy the slideshow of the journey on 12/27/2007.... Brantley's birthday. Thank you for all your prayers.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Christmas Fun
We have had a busy fun Christmas! We are excited about the arrival of our son that should be here any day now. We will keep you posted. Enjoy some pictures and videos of our girl. Merry Christmas! Make sure your sound is turned up.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Things are Buzzing
We have been in HIGH get ready for baby mode. This week has been dedicated to rearranging and getting ready. Fun, but lots to do. We saw the doctor today and everything is progressing nicely. We also took the birth center tour, which made it even more real. If you are looking at the time stamp, you are realizing.. I am not sleeping so good. Tonight, I just gave up and decided to come and get some things done. Can you say NESTING! I am sure tomorrow/today I will be feeling it. The pain seems to come and go. I am very thankful for the break. This is really a neat part of the pregnancy. You know it won't be long until you hold this precious gift in your hands and praise God for the incredible miracle of life. With another child in the picture, it adds so much to this time. The other night, Vivian was laying on my tummy. It was just such a sweet time of her loving on me and her brother at the same time. I feel she will do great with the adjustment. Mac and I feel so blessed to have both of our children and just feel God is completeing something very beautiful in our lives by giving us these kids. It certainly keeps us on our toes.
This past month has been a fun one. We started out the month with a nice visit with my brother and his girlfriend, Anita. It was so cool to watch the bonding happen between them and Vivian. She talks about them pretty much everyday. We have explained that he and Anita are in Germany. So, now when she sees a plane she likes to talk about either Uncle Mike or Nana. It's cool how even with the distance, he can still be a very real part of her life. Then we moved through a couple weeks of illness. A cold was passed to all 3 of us. I am pretty much the only one left fighting.. only because mine turned into a sinus infection. Vivian is still loving preschool. Her teachers are amazing and incredible. Think about it.. a room of 2 year old children.. yikes! They are so creative and do such a great job with helping her grow and learn. Tomorrow is our first class party. As a person with experience (on the teacher's side) of class parties. I am very much looking forward to being the parent volunteer that shows up. I plan to post pictures of a catch up of the last few weeks soon. Please start praying for a smooth, easy delivery. Also, pray for the adjustment that lies ahead. Thanks!
This past month has been a fun one. We started out the month with a nice visit with my brother and his girlfriend, Anita. It was so cool to watch the bonding happen between them and Vivian. She talks about them pretty much everyday. We have explained that he and Anita are in Germany. So, now when she sees a plane she likes to talk about either Uncle Mike or Nana. It's cool how even with the distance, he can still be a very real part of her life. Then we moved through a couple weeks of illness. A cold was passed to all 3 of us. I am pretty much the only one left fighting.. only because mine turned into a sinus infection. Vivian is still loving preschool. Her teachers are amazing and incredible. Think about it.. a room of 2 year old children.. yikes! They are so creative and do such a great job with helping her grow and learn. Tomorrow is our first class party. As a person with experience (on the teacher's side) of class parties. I am very much looking forward to being the parent volunteer that shows up. I plan to post pictures of a catch up of the last few weeks soon. Please start praying for a smooth, easy delivery. Also, pray for the adjustment that lies ahead. Thanks!
Monday, October 29, 2007
More Fall Fun Pictures
Enjoy our latest fun! Notice Mac's smile appearing on Vivian's face multiple times. You can get some snapshots of how big my tummy is getting.
Love to you all!
Love to you all!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Unexpected Blessing!
First, let me start by saying how grateful we are for all the prayers going up in our behalf. We have made it to the 1st crucial week deadline. Yesterday we hit 30 weeks. This means that even if he is in need of neonatal ICU, he will remain at the same hospital.
Second, we went to the doctor today and I am still closed! The doctor said that she felt in the next 2 weeks she could pretty confidently say that I will most likely NOT go into full labor. WOW! That is such a relief. We are overwhelmed at what a good visit it was. With all the pain and cramping I have been having, I was totally expecting a not so great report. She actually released me to start exercising.. assuming that I take it slow and easy. Praise the Lord for his protection and provision.
Third, this has been a day that the Lord just provided in so many ways. My OB had flu shots, so I was able to get that free. We went to Vivian's doctor and they didn't charge us a copay this time.. and they usually do for even just an immunization visit. It sounds like a little thing, but it is HUGE. Small things like expecting to have moldy bread, when making grilled cheese for dinner.. the bread was still VERY fresh. And then to top it off, we recieved a gift in the mail. If you are the one who sent it, THANK YOU!!!! There was an annonmous note that said, "God bless you". I can honestly say that we are so encouraged as a family. It's a been a discouraging journey the last few weeks and WOW.. days like this are just overwhelming with the unexpectedness of everything. Thank you LORD!
Second, we went to the doctor today and I am still closed! The doctor said that she felt in the next 2 weeks she could pretty confidently say that I will most likely NOT go into full labor. WOW! That is such a relief. We are overwhelmed at what a good visit it was. With all the pain and cramping I have been having, I was totally expecting a not so great report. She actually released me to start exercising.. assuming that I take it slow and easy. Praise the Lord for his protection and provision.
Third, this has been a day that the Lord just provided in so many ways. My OB had flu shots, so I was able to get that free. We went to Vivian's doctor and they didn't charge us a copay this time.. and they usually do for even just an immunization visit. It sounds like a little thing, but it is HUGE. Small things like expecting to have moldy bread, when making grilled cheese for dinner.. the bread was still VERY fresh. And then to top it off, we recieved a gift in the mail. If you are the one who sent it, THANK YOU!!!! There was an annonmous note that said, "God bless you". I can honestly say that we are so encouraged as a family. It's a been a discouraging journey the last few weeks and WOW.. days like this are just overwhelming with the unexpectedness of everything. Thank you LORD!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
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