Jenna/Adventures In Waiting

11:18 am Last text from Jenna saying she's nervous but will call after baby is here.

12:30 Scheduled C-section

2:15 Still in surgery (please keep praying)

2:18 Baby Boy was born weighing 7 lbs 2 oz.
CONGRATULATIONS JENNA!!!

The End. and lots of pics.

"Hmm, this present thing... I'm liking this!"



"I don't need help momma, I got this!"



Playing with Daddy


Relaxing with momma




My 27th Birthday - Birthday wish come true


All Boy!



CHEEEESE!



Cheese-ing up again for the camera




Topping our tree together




"Get me out from under this tree..."


"Right NOW!"




Santa's happy little helper




"Mom, I hate this hat!"




"And this hat!"



Like this one!


Our first year to have THREE stockings



This is the Christmas Stocking that I came home
from the hospital in when I was born.



Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

I haven't been a good blogger since... well.... Since I have been taken off bed rest and had Joey. And I've been thinking that with the closing of the year 2007, I feel its time for me to close this chapter of my life. I have been (Im)patiently Waiting My Turn blogging my thoughts and my feelings during my battle against infertility, and the grief from my previous losses for quite some time now. And doing so, has helped me so much. But... I feel its important to give this chapter an end to symbolize the end of a long and painful experience, so I can move forward. I have won my war with infertility, and I hope many more of my friends I've made online will one day win theirs too. I have quite a few battle scars from the fight, but I'll keep those close to my heart as a reminder of what I went through to have my precious son. I've won this battle with the help of some key people whom I would like to thank.

First, I would like to give my thanks to our Savior Jesus Christ. There were many MANY days when all I had left in me was a prayer. When I think of my struggle I think of the poem Footprints. It has always been a poem that I've loved, and I feel that in my lowest times in my life, He was always there to carry me through. Thank you Jesus.

Next, to my patient and loving husband of 6 years (together for 10 years). I couldn't have done this alone and if there was anyone that deserves the biggest thanks (next to Jesus) its my husband. This year he did EVERYTHING for me, he was my arms, my legs, banker, chef, house maid, lawn service, taxi driver, pedicure technician, leg-shaver, financial support, emotional & spiritual support, and many many more things... And he never got frustrated (in front of me) and he never left my side. He IS my soul mate, and I will forever love this man. Thank you, sweetheart.

And last but not least, thank you to my family and friends including my online friends. There are 52 weeks in a year and I was on bed rest 20 of them. Thank you for the laughs, the tears, and for the listening ear when all I wanted to do is vent my fears, complaints, or just talk to occupy my mind. Thank You.

I've come to the realization that I still hurt for my babies I lost, and I always will. But since I've become a mom to a living child, it has opened my eyes to a new kind of love I didn't know I had in me. I have a new love for "the GOOD man upstairs", my husband, my son, and even for myself. For so long I hated my body for letting me down so many times, but I am changing that. I'm no longer going to view my body as my enemy, I'm determined to try to fix what I can to restore some youth so I can be around when my son is older.

Wrapping this up...

So is this the end of Jennie, Richard and Joey? Well, of course not. I am going to leave this blog up just a little while longer, meanwhile I'll be starting a new fresh blog for Joey. I'm going to make it solely his, so I can invite my family and friends updated on him and how he's doing. I will post the name and address of it soon.

Well ladies, I WILL be checking in on you gals.
Best wishes to those pregnant.
Good Luck to the new mommies.
And as always my heart and sincerest prayers go out to those struggling with infertility, secondary infertility and pregnancy/infant loss.

Signing Off
Jennie, Richard and Joey