22 weeks pregnant!

June 12, 2013

Quick pg update

Today we had an ultrasound at the UofU at 10:00am. This ultrasound was to check Kim's cervix to see if she needed a cerclage. Those of you who don't know what a cerclage is, it is a procedure to sew up the cervix so that the baby doesn't come out. Kim had this done after she gave birth to Kimball so that McKay wouldn't slip out and so that he could have a chance at living, which sadly didn't work.

So, this time around, we are keeping a close eye on her cervix to make sure it is not dilating or opening to early.

As the Tech came in she first did an ultrasound of the baby to make sure everything was still ok and that the baby was still growing great. She had her knees up by her head the whole time. She is quite the acrobat. Every time I see her on the screen I get a little teary eyed. She is so beautiful, even in black and white. She has the cutest little button nose that I can't wait to kiss when she is born.
Then they checked Kim's cervix to see if she needed a cerclage and as of right now she doesn't.......so Yay we are so grateful for this news.

Then we drove down the street 10 feet to Primary Children's Hospital. Poor little Jace had to get his tonsils, anodes, and umbilical hernia removed. We checked in at 11:00am and surgery was scheduled for 12:50. Sadly they had a code blue called and Jace didn't go back for surgery until 4:00 o'clock. Which meant Jace had been without food and water all day :(.

However, having code blue called on me a few, ok a lot of times, when I died, I didn't mind waiting as long as code blue wasn't called on us.
Finally, at 6:00pm I was able to go back and see him. It was sooo sad. Jace was in a lot of pain and throwing up blood. He was not doing well and we almost had to stay the night. Luckily, around 10:00ish the nurse felt that Jace was well enough to go home. Yay, so after all day of being at the hospital we were able to go home.

These last few days Jace has been so sick and has thrown up everyday. We have to force him to take his pain medicine which he usually spits out all over us. grrrrrrr. He won't eat anything, not even ice cream, and is just skin and bones. His clothes don't even fit him. I feel so bad for him :(

June 16, 2013

Today is Father's Day, so happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there. I know I'm biased but Jay is the best father any child could ask for. I always say he is a better father than I am mother. He is so patient and loves to play and read to Elyse and Jace. He has been up with me, these last few days, every three hours to give Jace his medicine. Thankfully Jace has not thrown up today and hopefully is on the up and up.

Thank you for all of you that continue to pray and fast for our baby girl. We are so grateful and blessed to have such great family and friends!!

Love,

The Richards :)

Photos to come......

PS- Kim you are amazing and so selfless. I can't thank you enough for carrying our baby girl. We love you very much!!