Prayer Requests

I want to ask all of you to continue to remember us in your prayers for several reasons. I went back to the doctor yesterday to give more blood so they could see what my HCG level was doing. They were wanting to see the level go down so they would know that my body was realizing that the pregnancy wasn't viable. I learned today that the blood work results actually showed my HCG levels increasing. As hard as it is I'm trying to not get my hopes up that things will be OK. I am scheduled for another ultrasound on Friday and the doctor is hoping to see a heartbeat. Please keep me and this baby in your prayers.

The other prayer request is about the news that Ty brought home yesterday. He went for a job interview to be the store manager at the new Sherwin Williams store on Taylor Road in Montgomery. He was offered the job and we accepted. This will bring BIG changes to our lives once again. We have such mixed emotions.. we are very excited to get back to Prattville and to be around our families and friends again but the relationships that have formed here will be greatly missed. I never thought it would be so difficult to "go back home" as it has been. We know that God knows best and that this is in His plan for us but the fear of the unknown is enough to bring stress and worry into our lives. I just ask that you pray for us during this transition and pray for Ty that he will take to this new position and have the confidence and knowledge that he will need to do a great job!

This is a picture of Nathan when we moved from Prattville to Georgia...

This picture was taken a few weeks ago... wow, how time flies!!

Holding it...

The other day Nathan and I were on our way home from work and school. We were about 2 miles from the house when Nathan told me that he needs to go potty. With being so close to home I asked him if he could just hold it. I heard nothing...I looked back after a few seconds to find my child with his hand down the back of his pants... I asked him what he was doing and he said, "I'm holding it mom." (sigh)

Jesus...love him good

Yesterday I had my first doctor's appointment. We talked it up with Nathan so he would know that he was going to be able to see the baby on "TV" and hear the baby's heart. None of that took place. What was supposed to be a joyful, heart filling day, ended up being a sorrowful, heartbreaking day. We learned that from my time frame on when I tested positive and the growth of the baby that the two are not matching up. My body is showing I should be about 7 weeks along with the baby having arms, legs and a heart beat. However, we saw the yoke sac and the little ball that was the baby. There is about a 2 week discrepancy. The doctor was concerned so they took blood work. I received a phone call today confirming what I had been dreading to hear all day. It appears that my body is in the process of a miscarriage. I have never had to deal with this before but I have felt the heart break from others who have. I know it's a struggle on trying to figure out why and how and what to do now. I don't really know what to think. My body hasn't completely miscarried so that's why I'm so confused. This is the doctor's explanation... my HCG level is high, my progestrone level is low.. the pregnancy in itself is high showing I am about 4-5 weeks along but with my last cycle I should be about 7-8 weeks along. The doctor thinks I am having a miscarriage since the progestrone level is so low and they want the HCG level to go down... I go back on Monday to give more blood and if the HCG level is still elavated they will need to go in and do a D&C. I'm so scared to even know what that is. What if I have not completely lost the baby? For all I know..the baby is still in there fighting. The doctors say this isn't a good pregnancy.. I say I don't feel like this is over. If I don't have any physical evidence that this is a miscarriage what should I think? This is so completely devastating and to all of you who have experienced this.. I am so truly sorry. I know this baby will be in the most loving hands and someday I will be able to look into those eyes and to see those tiny fingers.. but for now all I need is your prayers that I will have the strength to get through this time.

and now the rest of the story...

So this is how our October ended. I told you the last post was "to be continued." Friday we were able to dress up at work. I work with 3 other ladies and no one had any extra money to go buy a fancy costume so we decided to be tail-gaters. Heather and I were 2 Alabama fans and Vicki and Erin were 2 Georgia Bulldog fans. It balanced out pretty well.. I figured I'd be the only Alabama fan but it's good to know that there are other people in Georgia with some good common sense :)

Nathan went to school in one of the shirts that his Nana (Ty's mom) got him. He loved it that the Mickey Mouse lit up!

I left work, flew home and saw the most handsome trick-or-treater EVER! My little cowboy!

We had a "carnival" at the Allen's house (who, by the way, threw an awesome party!) Everyone had a "booth" that allowed the kids to play a game or do a craft and fill up on candy. I loved this idea! It allowed us adults to fellowship and we didn't have to worry about what "treats" our kids were getting. Here are some pics of the evening there.

Ty worked so hard and made a bean bag toss (all from one piece of wood) :) It was a HIT (no pun intended).

This is Helen's LAST attempt to the get bean bag through the hole.. she was determined this time to make it! LOL

Aunt Kristy's booth was mini pumpkin painting. Here is Nathan and Spiderman (aka Noah Allen) painting their pumpkins!

Another game was finding what was brewing in the witches cauldron. I'm not sure what all was in there but Helen was going to find out!

Other activities included decorating cupcakes, making s'mores over a fire and some awesome face painting! Tina has such a talent.

Beth Allen was a hippie.. her costume was complete after Tina got a hold of her face!

I was still an Alabama tail-gater but I LOVE turtles so that's what I requested! I cried when I had to wash it off...

Emily was Dolly Parton. She got her "bling" on!











And, of course, the night wouldn't be complete without some self and family portraits!

MY October Fest!!!

This month has been crazy but so much fun and one to always remember. We have been busy with this and that. Maybe now you'll see why I haven't been blogging much. I hope I don't lose you in this post.. I know it's alot but welcome to our life!! :)

Things that happened this month:

1. Ty and I celebrated our 6th anniversary!

2. 3 days after we celebrated our 6th anniversary this news appeared!

Nathan is going to be a BIG brother! We are so excited! I have my first doctor's appointment on November 6th. I'll be able to reveal more information about the little one after then...

3. Camp Inagehi

This was our 1st Annual Youth Retreat that Ty put together. We had a great time getting to know each other better and growing closer to God.

4. Boo-unco Night!

I hosted the bunco this month. It was so much fun getting everything decorated and "spook"acular! We all had a blast!

Thanks for an awesome door Crissy!

Not everything was edible!

5. Last, but not least, family time! With all the craziness we still were able to spend time with our wonderful niece, Helen. She came over for a little visit after the retreat. Nathan and Helen play so good together (for the most part)! They had a blast in an old $5 laundry basket.. why do we spend so much money on all these toys?!?

OH! And let's not forget the Simmons' sword fight!!!

I would like to say "the end" for October but we still have 1 more week! This Friday will hold our "carnival" at Duke and Beth Allen's house where the kids will be able to participate in games and win prizes and candy. Nathan is going to be a cowboy this year. I'll have to say that this blog is "to be continued..."

Also, I would like to ask you all to keep us in your prayers. Ty and I have several things going on right now (I'll tell more later) and if everything plays out right for us it would be GREAT for our little family.. And, I need help coming up with a new blog title since we won't be "two boys & a girl" for much longer. I know it's early.. and after we find out the sex of this baby it will be easier to think of another name but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. You don't know how long it took me to come up with this one... :)