Pink sunglasses

I finally bought MV some pink sunglasses!! Everyday for the past 2 or 3 weeks she has made comments about my sunglasses and how she wanted some pink sunglasses of her own. I got them yesterday and she has been wearing them since (except for bed and bath). She is so funny because when she has them on, she will move them down her nose to talk to you and then when she is done talking she will put them back. I guess she thinks that you can not see her if she does not move the glasses away from her eyes....it is hilarious to watch!!

She has been SOOO good these couple of weeks that we have been home! She loves being a big sister! The other day when I was getting the girls loaded in the car to take MV to her MDO, MV had the hiccups. Well, as soon as I got them in the car, Janey began to hiccup too. MV said ( with much excitement in her voice) "Momma, I shared my hiccups with Janey!" and looked at me like she was waiting for me to praise her for sharing. As I started laughing, I told her that she was such a sweet big sister for sharing her hiccups:)

3 weeks old

Janey was 3 weeks old yesterday!! I did not get to take a picture yesterday because I was in the pediatrician's office with Mary Varner and her double ear infection:( Yes, I know, it is always something!! Anyway, this morning after I gave Janey a bath, I dressed her up a little bit and had a little photo session. She is doing great, she is sleeping good (only gets up once at night) so far, and is starting to be awake a little bit more during the day! Mary Varner is doing great with her new role in the family. She gets a little jealous here and there, but nothing too bad. I was talking to MV at lunch yesterday about how me, daddy, her, and Janey are all a family and that this is our house that we live in and so on... and her comment back to me was, "Janey does not know us, she is just a baby". In a way she is right!! I just love how her little mind thinks!! Life with two is CRAZY, but I know that each day will get a little easier!!

1st Bath

These are some pictures from the other day when we gave Janey her first "bath" at home! Mary Varner was a great "helper" in putting soap bubbles all over Janey. As you can see in the pictures, Janey was NOT very happy about this activity!

Sing Easter Praises!!!

Hello everyone!! We are finally home, and getting stronger by the day!! I have more pictures to come, but finding the time and energy right now is not very easy! I took these pictures on Easter Sunday, our first day back home! We are so thankful to all of you for your prayers throughout this trial in our lives, and most of all we are so thankful to the Lord for answering our prayers!

baby update

I am at the library using the computers here, so this will be short!! I had an amnio this morning to check on the baby's lung development, and we are supposed to get a call at 5:00 in the morning with the results.... if it shows that her lungs are ready then I am scheduled to be at the hospital at 7:30 to start the induction! I am anxious, scared, ready, and excited all wrap up into one! I do not know when the next time I will be able to get to a computer, but most of you are getting updates from family members and/or friends anyway! Please pray that this happens tomorrow, and that everything goes well with the delivery!! Thanks for all your concerns!!

Baby shower and Big Sister

Last Friday evening, some of the ladies at my church gave me a baby shower! They went all out with a Mexican theme(margaritas included) because Jim and I were in Mexico a little over 8 months ago;)!! My mom and Jim's mom came in town, and we really had a great time!!! Many of the ladies even gave Mary Varner some big sister gifts which she enjoyed opening the next morning! I am so thankful to have such a wonderful church family here, and they treat me like I have been here my whole life!

This cake was SOOOO wonderful!!!







A quilt that one lady made! A true labor of love





Mary Varner ready to open her big sister gifts the next morning!!


Having fun with Grandaddy and Nana

new info

Just wanted to let everyone know that the preliminary results of the amnio did not show any genetic disorders! We will get the final results next week, but the genetic counselor said that the chances of the results changing is very slim!!! We are so thankful to get this good news! Now, if the insurance company would stop giving us so much trouble, we can just move on with our next step. Speaking of next step, right now we have an appointment with the OB in B-ham on Tues., and the Ped. Cardiologist on Wed., of next week. I will try to keep everyone posted!

baby update

Yesterday, we found out at the specialist appointment that our baby girl has what they call a coarctation of the aorta which means that the aorta, the main artery of the heart, is narrowed, and is causing an obstruction for the blood flow of her heart. Right now she is doing fine inside me because I am picking up the "slack" for what she may not do on her own. The main concern is going to be when she is born and her heart will have to function on its own. Because of this concern, we are going to have to deliver at a hospital that has the medical staff needed for all the different possibilities that may occur at birth. My doctor is trying to get us into UAB in Birmingham right now, with a induction scheduled within the next two weeks. Another cause of concern, is the slight (less than 25%) possibility that this heart defect is connected to a genetic disorder. They performed an amniocentesis yesterday to check for those disorders and we will start getting back those results in the next 2-7 days.

We ask for many prayers for our baby girl, for Jim and I to have peace and to stay calm, for Mary Varner to adapt to all the changes to her world in the next few months, and especially for the doctors to have wisdom about how to take care of both of us, and for my health during recovery (had a hard recovery last pregnancy)!! We are putting all our trust in our gracious Lord, and know that all of this is in His plan and He is in control! Thank goodness!!!

it gets bigger and bigger

I am 34 weeks and feeling HUGE!!! I may only have about 3 or 4 more weeks judging on when I went into labor with Mary Varner! I know that each time is different, but it doesn't hurt to wish!