PLEASE PRAY FOR BABY AND I

Some of you may have heard by now that I am having some severe complications. The baby's health, as well as mine I'm afraid, is beginning to be put into jeopardy. I have what is called a sub chorionic clot. If you look at the new ultrasounds I put up, you can see it clearly. It is the dark area to the right of the uterus/baby. I am being faced with possible long term hospitalization or AND THIS IS NOT WHAT I WANT, BUT MAY HAVE TO DO TO SAVE MY OWN LIFE, termination. I do not want to do this, and I want to be very clear about that. But if it comes down to me bleeding to death, or ending this poor baby's life, I may not have any other choice. I want everyone to know that this is the LAST THING I want. And it will be a very very last resort, and only after every other one has been exhausted. I hope and pray that this doesn't have to happen, which is why I am asking every one to please join with me and pray for the baby, and myself. I am scared beyond belief.I also wanted to add, that if you look at last week's ultrasound, this clot was VERY small. It has grown to larger than my uterus in less than a week. This is a very serious situation, and I really hope you understand that.I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I WILL UPDATE AS SOON AS I KNOW SOMETHING.<3,Elisha and Casey (and baby)

Cochlear Implant Information

Ugh. Where do I start on this?? I'm sure you know, Elijah is deaf. We found out at just over a year old. So, we did the 6 months of hearing aids, to no avail. So now, he is a Cochlear Implant candidate. It took a long long time to convince his dad that that was the best thing for him. Finally, he called the social worker, and gave his consent! So his surgery is scheduled for August 22, 2008. I am so so so nervous. But Dr. Kang, his surgeon...is a wonderful dr. He is the best of the best. We are SOOO lucky to get him for the surgery. He even scheduled it for a Friday (even though he isn't in the OR on Friday) so that Eli could come home with me, instead of going home with Jon right after the operation. I am MUCH more comfortable that way. I am still scared $h!tless...but I think he'll be ok. We are doing the right ear, and hopefully he'll be able to gain some speech. I will definately be keeping this updated with the progress...

It all started...

June 10, 2008. What a weird day this was. I had a funny feeling all day long; just didn't feel "right." So even though I wasn't due for AF for another few days...I just had a gut feeling. Ran down to walmart, and picked up the following... Yes, that is a BFP. THREE days before I was expecting AF. And I have NEVER seen a test go + go quickly. OH CRAP OH CRAP OH CRAP. HEHE. So, here I was, at 11pm, dh at work...all alone...I tried to act as normal as possible when he called on his break, but inside I just wanted to tell him. But I didn't. I kept it a secret for almost a whole day. This was the week before Father's Day, and I just wanted to wait until then so that I could suprise him. But I couldnt wait! At 6 pm the next day...I handed him 3 + tests. He was like, "You're joking right??" OH No...I'm not!! I took another one, just to make my point clear! I called my dr. and the next day the started doing the Quad Screening (Hormone test). My numbers were great. 162, 406, 3606...Then two weeks later...

Due on February 17, 2009....16 days after Eli's 3rd birthday!
I think this is the cutest blob I have ever seen!!
The very next week, on Sunday, I started bleeding. Not just a spotting bleeding. But a full blown, "You better get to the ER or you are going to bleed to death," bleed. When they did some tests, they told me terrible news. My cervix was already dialating, and I would probably lose the baby within a few days. BUT this little "blob" had a different idea!! I went to my OB/GYN on Tuesday, July 1, and saw this...(so much changed in just 6 days!!)
This right here is what you call a miracle. 6 1/2 weeks along!!

Our run in with GRASS

Yes, this is a frantic cry. More like him begging and pleading. And take a wild guess what it's all over?? This was his VERY first time...ever...(yes he's 2 1/2) touching GRASS. He HATED it. I didn't realize what his problem was, until he touched the grass, and then signed NO!! Even though it WAS funny, there is no way you can laugh at this face.

My little angel, Elijah Thomas, praying...I think it was him praying to get off the grass!!! He is the sweetest thing in the world...I love him SOOO much!! I can't imagine sharing my love with anyone else...but guess I better get used to that, huh? This was taken about 2 weeks after our first (failed) encounter with those of the grass kind.

Pregnancy Ticker

Just starting out...

Well. Here I am. Finally gave in to the world of blogging. I had NO intention of starting a blog when I turned on the computer yesterday...but by the end of the night I was setting one up. Now that I have started, I can't stop!!! There is so much going on in our lives that I could easily update everyday. Will I? I don't know. But there is no excuse if I don't. So let's get started, shall we??