The fate of our baby is no longer a mystery. It has been a roller coaster of a ride. From our first sonogram when we were told there was no heartbeat, to the second that showed signs of life and then as I told you last week after our third sonogram, I had been experiencing… [continue reading]
No Heartbeat
Those words I had heard before. Those words I knew I might hear again. No heartbeat. Just over eight weeks pregnant and at my first prenatal appointment with only my sixteen month old son. This last Thrusday was to be a busy day with doctor’s appointment, errands, picking up kids, and heading to the first… [continue reading]
Bad Things Happen to Everyone
I was leading the class I tutored. That day we were learning about a composer. I don’t remember which one it was that day, but we were listening to the music via CD while the kids drew what the music made them think of. When they were finished, each child who wanted to got up… [continue reading]
In Memory of Grandpa Irish
Grandpa Irish was born March 1, 1918. After graduation from high school he worked as a cowhand on a ranch. He entered the United States Army Air Corps in 1942 until he was honorably discharged in 1945. After his time in the service he worked for a time at a grocery store and later became… [continue reading]
Fun in the Snow
My husband’s grandfather passed away on Thursday so we packed up and headed to Nebraska. It seems like we have had more than our share of death in the last year, but I’ll keep this post light! The kids were amazed at all the snow! We got out of the van and began making our… [continue reading]
Losing my Baby: I Chose not to Suffer Alone
Part 2: I Chose not to Suffer Alone (If you’d like to start at the beginning go here Part1: No Early Warning Signs.) I went to see my doctor on October 21st, excited to see the first sonogram of our baby. I was in the office with my husband and two youngest children. We were… [continue reading]