Baby Update

Baby Jenna at 20 weeks
I forgot to post about our last doctor appt. We went about two weeks ago- and things are about the same. About every other month her 3rd ventricle of her brain is dialated to an 11 (normal is under 10), the doctor thinks that she is just creating a lot of fluid and slow to get rid of it. She doesnt think that it will be a big problem, so we are just hoping that she can digest the fluid a little better. She is still growing really well, she is 2.5 pounds. She is a very active and wiggley baby- a lot more than Gavin. We are going to Orem on the 31st to do a Fetal Echo- this will take more in depth pictures of her heart so that they can check for any defects- most common in Down Syndrome is a hole in the heart. We are praying for another miracle that her heart will be just fine! We really need that! They will give me the results that day. We have decided that we will deliver the baby at Utah Valley- that way if we need any Specialists we will be right there.

I have started to buy baby clothes and we even got the crib put back together. Our next step is painting her room. I have felt so horrible for not having anything done, I just didn't dare buy clothes or anything. The doctors are a lot more hopeful that this sweat little girl will be born and coming home to us and we cant wait!! Even Gavin is starting to understand more things about this "baby"! He is cute, he will kiss and hug my belly- and he really gets a kick out of my belly button!! Oh the joys of pregnancy!!

Thanks to all of you that are praying for us- it has helped so much! We love you all!!

On Saturday we decided that we would go to the Manti pool with Amys family and my parents. Gavin has been scared of the water this year for some reason, but he loved that pool. He made sure we were holding him tight, but he had so much fun! He loved the toilet bowl/river thing tha was in the middle of the pool. We stayed for a few hours and had lunch and treats! It was really fun- I think we will definitley go again!

4th of July

We had such a great 4th of July this year!! Our friends from STG came up to share in the fun and festivities!! We love having the Farnsworths come up for the 4th!! We had a dutch oven dinner at our house on the night of the 3rd, most my family came over. It was very yummy, after a few poppies and fireworks we headed to Aurora to see the firework show! I love watching their fireworks, they get better every year! The morning of the 4th we headed to the Richfield parade. Gavin loved being there with all the older kids and sharing in the excitement. I think Kurt enjoyed catching the candy as much as Gavin! We went to the Heath's for a BBQ and then to the Aurora park for the races! Gavin actually took 2nd in his race- he ran right into Grandmas arms! He was so cute with what he won! That evening we went to the Salina parade- it was extremely hot! Then off to my parents for another BBQ. We did our own fireworks at my moms that night. We had lots of fun. Gavin loved the poppies and sparklers. He thought they were great! He really enjoyed stepping on the poppies. We had such a great and long weekend! I just love the 4th- it is such a fun holiday for the kids- I love watching the excitement on their little faces. I am so glad that Susie and Nelson and their two great kids were able to be here with us! It is a tradition that I look forward to every year!!

Today Gavin and I went and got haircuts- he is so good when he gets his hair cut. After Moni put the color on my hair we cut Gavins and then it was time for me to go under the dryer. Well Gavin noticed there were two and that meant he needed one too. He was so dang cute! She put him up in the chair and turned the dryer on and he sat there and smiled! He was rather entertained by the air coming out! What a funny kid!! I just love him!

Miracles happen!!!

Well- this might get corney, but hey that is me!!

The past 5 months have been the most difficult crazy months thus far of my life! I have been happy, sad, scared, worried, strengthened and uplifted and many more things! I have always believed in God and the power of prayer and had faith, but my testimony of these things have been imensley strengthened throughout this pregnancy. I have felt God's hand in my life and in the life of this little baby. I am blessed and thankful for everything that has happened- good or bad- it has brought us closer as a family and as husband and wife!

So here is the news- that was the corney part!

We met with the doctor yesterday ( a new doctor in the same hospital) and she said things look really good. There is no fluid on the baby! The ventricles that were filling with fluid and possibly going to cause another condition are looking really good. They are not even a concern right now! Jenna is the toughest little cookie ever! She weighs about 1.5 pounds and is growing great- she is right on schedule! They did say that I dont have a lot of amniotic fluid, but that is not a big concern right now. The doctor actually said that if she didn't know the history on the baby she would have thought she was looking at a normal healthy baby!! WOW! I have needed to hear that!

So needless to say- prayer does work! Thanks to all of you who have prayed for our family and for this precious little girl! We love and appreciate all of you!

Happy Anniversary!!

Today is our 4 year anniversary!! I just want Kurt to know how thankful I am that he chose me to marry!! Or wait was he pressured into it?? I can't remember! Kurt and I started dating our Junior year of Highschool and have been together ever since, we have actually been together for 9 years!! Holy crap! I just love him so much! We have been through alot in the past 4 years- I am greatful that I have someone like him to go through all our trials and joys with! We have been so blessed with our son Gavin- we just love him. He has been such a joy in our lives! Thanks for putting up with me- I know it is hard sometimes! I love you KURT!!!

Roy

Most of you will think that this post is crazy, however I LOVE my dog! Today Roy is 4 years old! I want to tell him Happy Birthday! Kurt and I got Roy when he was 3 months old, and I thought that I was going to go crazy trying to train him and get him to sleep at night. Roy was born the day before we got married so we knew we needed to buy him, it was a sign:) I have loved having Roy in our home, we treat him like a child! In fact I refer to him as my first son, Gavin is the second child:) Roy and Gavin get along great and because of that I think Gavin has learned to love other dogs and animals and not be afraid of them! When I read the book Marley and ME I said to Kurt that I could have written that book! It seemed like everything that happened to them happened to us- and the love of a sweet animal helps you through a lot of tough times! When Kurt worked out of town I was so glad we had Roy! He is my little companion! Dogs really are a woMANS best friend:) Happy Birthday Roy!!