A Little Bit of Context

On John:
The last nine months have been...well...an emotional roller coaster for our family.
At our 18 week ultrasound, we learned that we were having another boy (smile) and that he was a "two vessel cord baby".  My doctor assured me everything was going to be okay, but sent us to a high risk doc for more tests and forbade us from 'googling' it, but of course, we did anyway.  Word of the wise, always listen to your doctors.  A simple google query showed us that John would be born at a smaller than average birth weight (5 lbs or so) and...
Worse case scenario, John could be born with down syndrome.
Least worse case scenario, John could be born with renal (kidney) complications.
All that being said, we decided to forgo the offered amniocentesis at the high risk doctor and put our faith and John's well being in God's hands.  To make a long story short...John was born at a completely average weight and his post birth ultrasounds came back completely normal!  I feel like our family, through prayer and support from our friends, coworkers and fellow church goers made this all possible through continued faith, that God would see favor on our family...and He did.

On Me:
So, now I know what it is like to be President of the US...you age like, 10 years for every year in office right?  All this worry and anxiety over the last 9 months has really worn me out, I must admit, but when John was born and I saw him, I just new everything was going to be ok.  I prayed and prayed (as the surgery began) that I would give anything to transfer all of John's potential issues to myself, so long as he would be born issue free...and, well, let's just say, I think the good Lord heard me!   The day after John was born, we discovered two things...while John's ultrasound was COMPLETELY NORMAL, during the surgery, I had lost nearly half of my blood and was being recommended for a transfusion.  Again, to make a long story short, after a few more blood tests and a trip to the ER, my blood counts are going up and I am now home, resting and slowly recovering.

On Will:
I just can't say enough about this little guy, he isn't even 4 yet, but he's an old soul, I swear.  He has the emotional/sentimental tendencies of an adult.  He is so mature in how he talks and treats John.  He has been looking forward to the big day for quite some time and we even had a daily countdown going.  The minute he saw John, he showed so much concern for his well being.  John let out a little cry and Will said "It's going to be ok baby John, it's going to be ok".  He is just so sweet, he's my little hero!

On Billy:
Billy has been the best, most supportive, most involved dad/husband in the world throughout this whole ordeal.  Since I am more or less bed-ridden, Billy handled absolutely EVERYTHING in the hospital and has continued to handle all of John's needs now that we are home.  I don't think he has slept in a week!  All the while, juggling Will's needs, his own needs, and issues at work.  I just can't say enough about him, and all of you readers know I don't like to get 'sappy' so I'll stop with this:  Billy, thank you so much for all you do and for being the best guy any wife could ask for.

On my parents:
Pure troopers.  They have really made things easy around the house, from waiting on me hand and foot, to helping out with John and Will whenever possible.  They have cooked for us, cleaned for us, and most importantly, hung out with Will so he still gets all the attention he needs and deserves!  You guys are the best and we are so thankful you are here to help out!

Ok, ok, enough of the drama, now for the moment you've all been waiting for (see next posting) :)