Monday, March 9, 2009

Hello

Hello friends and family. Sorry I have not been on here or updated in a while. I cannot believe how quickly time goes by. When I close my eyes, I can still feel him kicking inside. I just miss him. We have decided that in April we are going to stop protecting against getting pregnant. We are not going to per-say "try", but we are not going to do anything to prevent it. I am not going to stress about it, and I am going to leave it in God's hands for Him to do His will. I thank God He has given me the ability to deal with this as I have. I am thankful that I can go into public and not feel angry, or jealousy...and I can see another pregnant mommy and truly be happy for them. Only God could have gave me that ability. I am on a wonderful Anencephaly support group, all of which are mommies that have chosen to carry and not terminate. I wanted to share with you all the story of Faith Hope. She is a TRUE miracle. Any gift of life is a miracle, but this will touch your heart. She is a beautiful baby born with Anencephaly she is 18days old today! Here is her blog BabyFaithHope.Blogspot.com . Please visit it. Doctors say our children had NO chance of any life at all what-so-ever. I can tell you EVER life has a chance...only God has the last word. She cries, she moves, she giggles, she eats, and she can hear. All of which an Anencephalic baby is not supposed to do.
I have only two regrets with my son. One, that I should have asked for a stethascope to hear my sons heartbeat. He never took a breath, but his heart I know was strong. Two, I do not know if they did anything at birth to stimulate him to breath, I wonder if I would have done something if he would have taken a breath. Those things I will never get back. Not a day goes by I dont think of those things.

To all of you who are still keeping up with our story, and still praying for our family...thank you so much. It means so much. Thank you for letting our son take part in your life. God Bless.

8 comments:

  1. I haven't read your blog in over a month, but I was thinking about you today! Its really good to hear you are still being supported by God's arms. I wish you much luck in the coming months and I will pray for you. Your maternity pictures turned out unbelievable! Thank you for linking faith's site also, what a wonderful thing! God is good. ~Teleri WTE

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  2. Dont hang on to your what ifs and your regrets....you are a beautiful and loving mother....that is all you needed to do and be.....

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  3. Faith is truly amazing and I am so glad that Myah is getting this time w/ her. I wish and pray for just half of the time that she has had w/ her for Carleigh but I will accept whatever God give us. I am glad you are doing well and are truly able to be happy for others and not feel hurt and pain. God is wonderful isn't He?!

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  4. I have shared your story with so many people - and I know they are still praying for you - as am I. You and your family are so amazing and God has given you such grace in these difficult times. Please know that you are an inspiration and all of us who have had the pleasure to get to know you through WTE truly love you and want nothing but the best for you.

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  5. Hello I will be keeping in touch with you for a lifetime now. I really meant it when i said i want to remain friends and i cant wait til the day you say you are pregnant again. I pray everyday that when it happens you will have a happy and healthy baby.Email me anytime and keep in touch whether through email facebook, or WTE

    Stephanie
    stephs4thbaby on WTE
    and im your friend on facebook

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  6. Thanks for updating Shelley - so glad to hear from you again! I am so happy that you feel God's great gift of peace - and I am so happy to hear that recognize the gift he's given you!

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  7. Shelley, I think and pray for you often and hope that you are well. Thanks for updating on how you are doing. I am so very glad that you are feeling a sense of peace about everything. Just know that I keep you in my prayers daily.

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  8. I ha ve not missed one post of yours, Im happy to see you are at peace, and thats what your little man would want. Its great too see you depend so much on GOD. and he will bless you and your family in due time. I will be anxiously waiting to hear the news you are expecting again. May GOD bless and protect you.

    HUGS Jessica ~WTE~

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