THE GOOD: Casey did an amazing good on his board scores! I couldn't be more proud of him, he worked so hard and deserves every point he got! He actually scored in the 98th percentile! We are both still in awe of it all, we've cried, laughed, and double checked to make sure it was the right score!(It is!!)
Casey and I are also blessed with the amazing news of having a BABY GIRL! We were able to get an ultrasound while in Virginia with my family and find out the sex. So soon we will have a little Maddox Wendy Kiser roaming the streets! We are also so blessed to be here in Salt Lake with such an amazing Primary Childrens Hospital. We are also blessed with the knowledge that we will have an eternal family.
THE BAD: Casey and I have faced an interesting summer. Starting with chipped windshields, broken car windows, a computer shut down, and interesting baby news.
THE BOWELS: We are so excited to welcome little Maddie into the world but nothing comes easy right... We found out that Maddox has Gastroschsis. That just means that her bowels did not return to her abdomen after developing. It happens 1 out of every 5,000 pregnancies. She is developing normally in every other area, we don't have to worry about genetic defects which we were really concerned about. I have more doctors appointments which is awesome- that just means I get to see my little girl more often, who can complain about that! When she is born she will have a surgery to return her bowels into her abdomen. It will be a tough way to start out life but with the advancements in medicine the survival rate is very high and most go on to live a normal healthy life. We love her so much already and although this isn't news that you are excited to hear its something that we can handle and know we can fix.
I want to say thank you for all of our friends and family that have been going on this journey with us. Prayers and temple visits are what have gotten us through all this. We are so blessed to have so many people who care and are praying for us. IT HAS MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE. I have never felt so much love from my Heavenly Father- we have been blessed with such a calm and peace through all this that no other explanation can be said than that we have had our Heavenly Father's hand actively in our lives for the last month. We are so blessed.
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Julie- I have been thinking of you constantly! I'm so sorry for the news, but feel encouraged that there are so many amazing doctors that can correct the problem. I had a friend's baby deal with the same thing and make a total recovery. Definitely not an ideal situation, but how very blessed you are to be surrounded with such good care.
We will continue to have you and your little family in our prayers. We love you Julie!
We have been praying for you guys. I was so happy when Jack told me the good news about your baby tonight. We are also stoked about Casey's score. He worked so hard, he deserved it! What a good week!
Julie, have to confess that I check out your blog regularly...I think of you as my daughter, too.
So happy to hear that little Maddie will be blessed with all she needs. And, I love her name. She will be beautiful as her mom and smart and loving as her dad. What a lucky little girl.
Little girls are the BEST with their pink, ruffly maddness. That is so exciting! And I have to say that I had around 20 ultrasounds and they just NEVER got old, so there is a little silver lining in being high risk. The biggest thing Chris and I learned was that we stopped asking for things and just prayed for things we needed and every time it was so drastically different than what we had originally planned on or thought we needed but it always ended up exactly how it should. I know the same will work out for you guys. We are keeping you two and little Maddie in our prayers!
we love you and will continue to pray for your family!!! we are so excited to meet little maddie.
OK, I have to stop crying now! We love you guys so much and Chloe needs a little baby girl cousin to play with at family reunions. You are always in our prayers.
I love the title of this post. We'll be praying for that little girl too and you guys. Seems like the kids always recover easy while the moms worry and cry. Get used to that!!! :) She will be fine! Is Maddox the name for real? CUTE! Keep us updated!
Julie, I am thrilled to hear you are having a baby girl and what an absolutely gorgeous name. So perfect. I am sorry to hear about her bowel problems but what a miracle modern medicine is and thank goodness it is something that can be repaired. And what a miracle prayer and fasting is and the comfort of the spirit. You are an eternal family and Heavenly Father knows of your needs.
i'll be praying for you guys julie! i love the name maddox...nicely done :) miss you!
Julie, You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. You and Casey are so strong. It is good to know that Maddie will be well taken care of! Love you!
Also, awesome scores Casey! My brother just got finished taking his boards. What a relief to get that over with!
Julie, I was worried you were going to tell us about YOUR bowel problems! ;) I'm sorry to hear about little Maddie (love the name!) One of my friends in Idaho had the EXACT same thing and her little boy is 3 now. Thanks to modern medicine. And you have the best hospital EVER! I'll put your names in the temple here too. Good luck!!!
Oh my goodness I had no idea! I hope you both are ok! I'm glad that you have felt the Lord in your life and that Maddie will be ok. I LOVE THAT NAME btw! Can I see you soon? I want to see pics of that prego belly of yours!! I love you and miss you and will keep you guys in my prayers!
Great to know so many people are praying for you and Maddie!!! I have a prayer in my heart always!!!
Love, Mom
Congrats on your baby girl! We had no idea! We will definitely keep you in our prayers!
Julie, what amazing news. We have been thinking about you both so much and I am so relieved to hear that the genetic syndromes are not in the picture. I didn't have a chance to tell you, but we had a similar scare with Aaron. He had a cyst on his brain which is frequently associated with trisomy 13 or 21. It all turned out to be nothing, but I think the whole experience did prepare me for motherhood more...nothing is perfect, but you two are perfect for that little girl and she will be perfect for you. I'll keep your family in our prayers. Hope to hang out soon!!!!
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