Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Trials Help You Grow
So, right now I am wishing that Chris never put up the post about being pregnant.
I had my first doctor's appointment last week and found out that there was no baby. My body thought I was pregnant but the baby never formed. I had a D&C on Monday to care of the placenta and am feeling really good. It is nice not to be nauseous anymore and to be able to enjoy food again. I am still waiting for Chris to take me out for steak.
I am grateful for all the things to learn when going through a trial. I learned more than ever how much I need family. They had to do a lot of the care for Ella this month and this also helped Ella gain a close relationship with them. I also learned that sometimes there seems to be no reason for going through a trial except to gain more understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. It is amazing what He went through for me and how He helps me though each hard moment. I also learned again and again that it is His will be done and not mine. Hopefully now I am more meek and submissive. And maybe more than anything I learned to be more grateful for Ella than I would have ever been. I hold her a little closer now and appreciate each new thing she learns a little more. Like tonight for example, she said her first prayer. I couldn't understand a single word except "A-Me"(Amen) but there she was folding her arms and bowing her head while babbling on a on. What a special moment.
I had my first doctor's appointment last week and found out that there was no baby. My body thought I was pregnant but the baby never formed. I had a D&C on Monday to care of the placenta and am feeling really good. It is nice not to be nauseous anymore and to be able to enjoy food again. I am still waiting for Chris to take me out for steak.
I am grateful for all the things to learn when going through a trial. I learned more than ever how much I need family. They had to do a lot of the care for Ella this month and this also helped Ella gain a close relationship with them. I also learned that sometimes there seems to be no reason for going through a trial except to gain more understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. It is amazing what He went through for me and how He helps me though each hard moment. I also learned again and again that it is His will be done and not mine. Hopefully now I am more meek and submissive. And maybe more than anything I learned to be more grateful for Ella than I would have ever been. I hold her a little closer now and appreciate each new thing she learns a little more. Like tonight for example, she said her first prayer. I couldn't understand a single word except "A-Me"(Amen) but there she was folding her arms and bowing her head while babbling on a on. What a special moment.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Great Expectations
Life has been crazy out here in the Midwest. I've been working a lot of hours recently, having picked up a contract with Electronic Arts (to develop the web site for their new game: MySims Kingdom), and last Saturday I took the GMAT. On top of this, we recently found out that Kira is pregnant and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our second child.
Kira' pregnancy has been pretty rough, but we're lucky to have a strong support group. It's been a lot easier for us financially this time as well, as our insurance covers prescription drugs (unlike BYU's health plan). We have our first appointment with the mid-wife this Thursday and will post pictures of the ultrasound if we get any. The little one won't be much larger than a tadpole, but it's always amazing to see life in all its stages.
Ella is doing well and I sat with her through nursery last week. She seemed to really enjoy playing with all the kids (except that one boy who kept taking all her toys...) and its gratifying to see her grow and learn. She moves her hands to "Wheels on the Bus" and interacts with some other kiddie songs. We'll try to get together a little movie so you can all bask in her cuteness. :)
Kira' pregnancy has been pretty rough, but we're lucky to have a strong support group. It's been a lot easier for us financially this time as well, as our insurance covers prescription drugs (unlike BYU's health plan). We have our first appointment with the mid-wife this Thursday and will post pictures of the ultrasound if we get any. The little one won't be much larger than a tadpole, but it's always amazing to see life in all its stages.
Ella is doing well and I sat with her through nursery last week. She seemed to really enjoy playing with all the kids (except that one boy who kept taking all her toys...) and its gratifying to see her grow and learn. She moves her hands to "Wheels on the Bus" and interacts with some other kiddie songs. We'll try to get together a little movie so you can all bask in her cuteness. :)
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