Curveballs...

We have had our fair share of curve balls thrown at us lately.  But, we're still here & thanking God for our health!  As y'all know Jackson had hand, foot, & mouth at the end of May and was hospitalized because he refused to eat/drink.  It was rough, but we made it through.  Well around the end of June, beginning of July he got it AGAIN.....seriously?  Thankfully it was nothing compared to the first time!  He had moments of not feeling well for about a week, but for the most part he acted fine.  Finally, after a week or so all was well again....and then several weeks ago I woke up with some kind of bites all over my belly, legs, & a few on my arms.  They were itchy & burned a little, but we just thought that they were flea bites from our dog (who we found a flea or two on after a beach trip).  I got them on a Tuesday...by Friday I was in the hospital with a BAD infection from the bites.  Since I'm pregnant I had no problem doing whatever I needed to to get well & protect Carson.  Luckily my OB's said it would only effect me.  I stayed in the hospital for 5 days....I was so sick.   The bites (or whatever they were...no one ever really knew what it was....some OB's thought it was a pregnancy related rash that became infected) became extremely painful & made me feel SO SICK....ALL DAY LONG.  After I got out of the hospital I went & stayed at my parents house to get some help..Jerry had to go back to work & he was leaving in the next few days to head to New Mexico for some military stuff....I couldn't walk very well on the one infected leg & was still struggling with feeling so sick.  I am SOOOOOO thankful for all their help with getting me better & taking care of Jackson.  After several weeks of not feeling great, lots of meds, & exhaustion I'm finally starting to feel normal!  Thank you Jesus.  I'm praying that we won't have anymore hospital trips until Carson Elijah makes his appearance at the appropriate time!! 

On a happier note, Carson Elijah is doing great!  He is beautiful & a precious gift!

I'm a little afraid we may have another wild child, but we can handle it.  God never gives us more than we can handle!

Sweet baby at 18 weeks.

I prayed for this child, and the Lord granted me what I asked of him. 

1 Samuel 1:27

Here's the belly at 23 weeks!



We are so excited to add another little one to our family and so very thankful. 

Jackson & I had a great day today.  We are at the age where his mood depicts the way the day goes.  He was such a sweet happy boy today!!  Here's a cell picture of his cute little self today playing at the mall.

I'm really going to try to keep updating since things are back to a more normal. 

Have a great week!