Thomas Adopts an Elf

We have started a new family tradition with the "Elf on the Shelf".  Yesterday, Thomas met his adopted Scout Elf which he proudly named George.  Thomas has a Scrapbook for George that you can follow at:

 http://www.elfontheshelf.com/myelf.aspx?sharecode=146A63

Sad Update

Last night we lost the pregnancy to a miscarriage.  Although we are sad about this loss, we have some comfort in knowing that we can get pregnant.  To top things off, Trish and I both are suffering from the stomach flu, so we will be staying in bed today while Thomas hangs out with PaPa.

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. 

Jim...

Update

Trish had her OB appointment last Thursday.  Without going into too much detail, the ultrasound news was not what we wanted to hear.  However, the bottom line is that Trish IS pregnant and IS exhibiting all the signs of pregnancy.  We where able to see the baby and a heartbeat (not as fast as we would like). The doctor also thinks we may be off by a week or so on the pregnancy, so Trish may only be 5 to 6 weeks now.  Doctors have to rely on scientific data which sometimes is correct but not conclusive when God is factored in. The fact that Trish is pregnant is a miracle in it self.  God is GREAT and we will continue to be faithful and pray for a healthy baby and a healthy Mama.

Jim...

Good Information

This morning I was able to make an appointment with my OB who I've been with for 11 years. I will go in to see him Thursday to go over some things. So happy about that, as he is a great doctor!! I also spoke with a specialist at UCSD regarding my epilepsy medication that I take. Based on all the research, this is the the safest drug to be on. When we had this diagnosed 6 years ago, Jim & I spoke with the neurologist about our concerns with taking seizure meds and being in the child bearing years. The medicine he put me on back then is what they had evidence of little to no problems with pregnancy issues. That was six years ago, so I feel so happy to hear that the evidence they have and all the studies that are still being done continue to show this one the safest seizure medicine to be on. God is good!

SURPRISE!!!

The past week and a half Trish has been experieincing mild cramps.  This last Monday I was getting ready to head out for a meeting in Sonora when Trish complained about the mild cramp again.  I responded " I know this is a long shot but why don't you take a pregnancy test"?  We'll this morning I recieved this from Trish while I was at my meeting.

Now, we have had this before, a long time ago.  So I told Trish to go to the Doctor to verify and to see if the cramps was a problem.  She sent me this.

So it is official, Trish is 6 weeks pregnant (the arrow points to the baby) and so far the mild cramps are not an issue.  This is totally unexpected.  God blessed us with Thomas and now with another child we thought was impossible to have.