Week Twelve - Do I look like?

No, you are as big as a vienna sausage, but you don't look like one! Actually, your ears are where they need to be and your face is becoming more defined. Your mama is still sick so I don't think she would add a vienna sausage to her menu! The dogs like them though!



Today your Aunt Dryscha had to go to the dentist so I went over and watched the boys. As I left, Robert began crying, 'Grandma, take me with you. It's my turn to come to your house.' I try to keep one of them every few weeks. Robert has to wait until Friday for his turn. Sometimes waiting is hard. We are waiting. Waiting for you!

The Third Time

After the loss of Jordan's second baby, she went through a very difficult time. Unfortunately, we were all wrapped up in the triplet high risk pregnancy that Dryscha was experiencing. None of us thought to truly grieve with her. None of us had experienced the joy she had when she found out she was carrying this child and none of us went through the horror of loosing it.

After several months of struggle, in May of 2006, Jordan and Patrick came to our house and said she was once again expecting. This pregnancy was different than the pregnancy with Jocelyn. After an ultra sound that Fall, there was the fear that this baby was suffering with amniotic bands. I left our vacation campsite one day and met Jordan for an ultra sound with the same high risk doctor that had delivered the triplets. It was determined that this condition did not exist.

Jordan also had developed a situation that required that she have a C-section. The fears were there. The memories of how ill she had been with Jocelyn and the fears of meeting this little girl face to face and wondering what their future might be. Once again I was able to be with Jordan and Patrick when they delivered, only this time in an operating room.

At 3:30 on January 7th, Juliet Rebecca Katherine was born. She is my brown eyed girl and it is impossible to imagine life without her.

Week Eleven - Inchworm X 2

You are now as long as two inchworms! If you turn out to be a little boy, you will become very familiar with all things creepy and crawly. Especially in this nature loving family! More importantly, your organs are all formed. Can you believe it? Each week it is so much fun to see how you are growing and what is happening in the miraculous body that God is weaving. Today your mama and sisters went up to the cabin. What a perfect day! Here is a picture of Joceyln and Ruger. One day you will go up there too. We are waiting. Waiting for you.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

It may take me a while to find a Brazilian Mondo Nut. That is how big you are! Your mama went to the doctor today for the first time. She got to hear the reassuring sound of your heart beating. Of course, God knows about your first heartbeat. The doctor said it was good and strong.

We just celebrated Easter. Next year you will join us at church. Your mama and daddy don't just go on Easter. You may as well get used to the fact that you will be there every Sunday morning, every Sunday night, and every Wednesday night. Just like when they were babies! We are waiting. Waiting for you!

Sharing the News

To share the news about you, Jocelyn and Juliet made shirts. Jocelyns' says, 'I am the big sister.' Juliet's says, 'Me too!' It takes a minute for most people to figure it out, but finally the news sinks in. We are waiting. Waiting for you!

Week Nine -OliVER or OliVIA?

This week your gender is determined. You are as big as an olive. I didn't have a green olive so we had to use a black one. Your sisters liked this picture because they got to eat the olives afterwards. Notice that they are in their princess crowns. I promise I won't make you wear one if you are a prince. We are waiting. Waiting for you.


I bought you your first gift today - "Baby Legs'. I don't know if you will be a preppy baby or not, but if so, your wardrobe is off to a good start because Baby Legs are a must in every preppy babies wardrobe!

Week Eight - Doing Great!

Since I don't have a ring the size of Eva Longeria's, I can't post a picture of how big you are. I decided to post a picture of all of your cousins/siblings instead. You are bigger than a tic tac though! Your face continues to form. Will you have a pug like nose? Ears that stick out at the tips? A mouth that often curves with a smile?

Your family has had an addition this week, as Will has joined them. He probably won't be there when you are born, but for now, he is in a safe place where no one can harm him. Just as you are. And we are waiting, waiting for you.