News

So I am seeing a new doctor. One of my friends suggested that I get tested for clotting. I went a couple of weeks ago and they took 16 vials! 16! It was pretty crazy and funny. I had 4 lab techs going over all of the labels to make sure they had all the correct vials. And yesterday the results were in...

Turns out I have Factor V. What? I know. My thinking too. But it turns out that my friend who suggested that I get tested for it has it as well. Amazing how God sets everything into place isn't it? I would have never asked to get tested if it weren't for Lisa.

So what does it mean? Basically that I have a clotting problem. I have an appointment May 18 and we will then lay out a treatment and go over everything. I'm not too sure about everything and I will have more information. But basically it can cause complications with the umbilical cord and miscarriage. Which is what I went through with Alyssa and the twins.

When I first found out I was angry. In a way it was like revisiting a lot of what I had put to peace. But Jamie brought up a good point...there's no reason to revisit or wonder what if. What we know now will help the future but can't change the past. I just couldn't help but be upset. Why didn't the doctor at least check with Alyssa? I couldn't help but think maybe it would have helped her.

But the blessing is that now we know. I pray that we will not lose another baby and one day we will have lots to post about our baby!

Paintball and 13 miles

This weekend was fun and challening. Fun for Jamie, challenging for me. Jamie paintballed and it was fun watching him. I walked 13 miles and about died. Ok so maybe I'm overexaggerating but I really could not walk for the rest of the day Saturday. Although it hurt Sunday and today I felt energized and I wanted to go out and walk...maybe not 13 miles but more than what I usually do.

Jamie's little brother (Johnny) is in town. It's nice because he enjoys to cook. So we'll make some meals together. He joined the National Guard and will be going through basic this summer. Amazing how time flies. This year Jamie and I will celebrate our 8th anniversary. When I first met Johnny he was 13. Now he's 21 and in the National Guard! Crazy.

It's so nice to catch up with people; I truly love Facebook! This month I've found at least 5 people that I went to middle school with. I miss those days! It's so nice to catch up with everyone and see what they are up to. Yay for Facebook! :)