Monthly Archives: July 2011
Birth Plan
Our physicians, genetic counselors, social workers, and the hospital staff would all like us to have a birth plan for baby Isaiah. However, when we are expecting a baby with an adverse diagnosis, we are given many options in making … Continue reading
Anticipation
With only 51 days to go until Isaiah’s due date, John and I are certainly anticipating his arrival. As with any pregnancy, as the days go by we get more and more excited, as well as nervous, for the day … Continue reading
Pregnancy Update
Today, Isaiah has been growing for 32 weeks and 1 day, only 55 more days until his due date! We are now to the point where I can feel and see every move he is making inside my tummy. I … Continue reading
Roller Coaster
Many people wonder, as we get further into the pregnancy and closer to Isaiah’s due date, is it getting easier or harder for John and I to cope? The answer: both. It is an emotional and spiritual roller coaster with … Continue reading
Dear Isaiah,
You have been growing for 31 weeks and four days. There are only about 8 weeks left until you get to meet your mommy and daddy and the rest of your family. We are so excited for you to come … Continue reading
Growing Up
Within the past few months, John and I have had to do a lot of growing up… more so than we probably would have liked to. But I think we have become better people because of it. And we can … Continue reading
It’s Just Life
At some point we all feel like life isn’t fair. For John and I, we look around and see many families blessed with beautiful, healthy children, that sometimes take them for granted. They have no idea how lucky they are … Continue reading
Making Plans
John and I had an appointment today to meet with the social worker at the hospital where we plan to deliver. She hoped to give us some more insight into making a birthing plan and the kinds of things that … Continue reading
The Bump
By now, as you can imagine, everyone who I walk by knows I am pregnant. I’m not saying I don’t like it, but our situation is a little different than the norm. It is sometimes hard to deal with all … Continue reading
Thank You
John and I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for your love and support. Without family and friends like you, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Thank you all for your prayers. We truly believe that Isaiah … Continue reading