News from the dr!

Hello All
so I went to see the specialist today and waited and waited wondering what he was going to say today... As I watched the ultrasound picture on the tv above me I was preparing myself for the same news. The news that I had a 3.5cm hemorrhage filling the hole where my uterus should have closed weeks ago. Plus placenta previa, my dr was very concerned about preterm labor as well as some other complications during this pregnancy. He had me on restricted bed rest for the past few weeks. He also prescribed medication to help with the contractions and the inflammation. I never got the prescription filled and I cheated bed rest. I thought the Lord has kept this baby in me for some reason, he will take care of the him the rest of the way. So back to my news, the Dr. gave me an ultra sound today and he said "Jenn!" I was thinking oh crap he knows I didn't take the meds!! But then he said "your healed!" I was like what!! He said that all the problems that he saw just 6 days before we completely gone. He checked three times but was unable to find anything wrong with me or the baby. He asked what I had been doing and I told him that the people at church were praying for me and God healed me! The Dr was convinced as well, he was very surprised that he couldn't find anything!! Then he opened my chart, crossed off all of my problems that he wrote down just weeks ago and said "okay now your low risk". He also told me that he didn't want to see me again for 3 weeks for my level 2 Ultrasound and then thats it. I could return to my regular Dr!! So thanks for all the prayers! Praise God, I am so thankful that he healed me. He is able!!

Wonderful Weekends!

Hello All!
We had a very busy but wonderful weekend this week. Friday and Saturday we went camping with a family from church that we are just getting to know. We had such a wonderful time, its so awesome to find a family that is like-minded who encourages us in every area of our lives. Friday night we had LOTS of rain, I thought our tent was going to float away! It held up great though and it only leaked a bit. Saturday was wonderfully sunny! It was so nice and warm. We cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner over an open camp fire. It was the best meal I have had in a while! We also went swimming and the husbands took all the kids on a boat ride!! We stayed until about 7ish saturday night and then it was time to say goodbye.. I know we had such a wonderful time that I didn't want it to end. But we made one more stop before calling it quits, we drove to this little ice cream stand and had some great treats! Great finish to a great day!

Sunday morning came like it does every week and for the first time in a long time I was excited to go to church. Don't get me wrong I love church but sometimes it seems so repetitive, almost like its a chore for me to go. But today was different. I went to church with a different attitude and it was awesome! I learned so much about forgiveness and sacrifice! Plus the worship was awesome! Its always great but today it was awesome, I closed my eyes and imagined that I was in front of Gods throne singing to him! I am so excited for when that time comes, the time that I can worship God forever!

Monday we took a trip to knobels with friends of ours. Well actually just me and the boys went. Unfortunately Russ had to work but we had fun. Jacob just loves going to parks and having fun with his friends. I love to watch him interact. Although there was many times throughout the day I was wondering if Satan was trying to ruin our day and our fellowship we managed to have a great time. By the end of the trip all 5 kids were pooped and asleep in the car!

One more quick thing before I end this long post. I just want to say that we have come across a great marriage tool called "marriage on the Rock". We have been doing this video series with church for a few weeks and it is the best thing. It has taught us how a marriage should be. Its hard to know what to do when you are not surrounded by strong godly marriages. Russ and I have been having such a great time together since this started. I know that its only going to get better. The book talks about having frequent date nights and "overnight" trips alone. At first I thought that was selfish when you have children but if your marriage isn't good that is worse for the kids. I only pray that God continues to mold us to be examples for our kids and maybe even some others in our lives who think marriage isn't for them!

I have another specialist appt today so I will post results here when I get home!
Thanks for reading!

no pics yet

well i tried to post pics but it didn't work, we are going camping today with a family from church so I will try again later!

Playing Catch up....

Alright all, we have had a busy few months. Noah turned 1, we went to Disney world with the boys, I turned 25!! Yippie! We got a kitten named Madeline and a new car! Wow I am tired just thinking about it, Oh yeah and I am pregnant again! We are having a baby boy, he is due December 28th! Here are a few pictures from the past few months.

WOW.... its been a while

Hello Readers!
Sorry its been months since my last post. Life around here with two kids is crazy. Here is an update: we just moved to a new apartment, I will be sending around New Address cards to everyone soon. Noah will be 6 months old this week, Jacob started Bethlehem Christian School in September, Russ got a new job~ not a graphic design job but a job that he likes. Hopefully God will open a door soon for him to get the "perfect" design job. Okay I have to go pick up Jacob from school but I will post pictures and more information when I return today....

check back soon :)

its been 2 weeks....

Well its been 2 weeks since we had Noah.. Things are crazy just like you would expect them to be with two. He is eating and sleeping well for me though. It does take me at least 45 minutes to leave the house, as soon as I put Noah in his car seat he needs a diaper change!

Jacob is doing well, he is loving the warm weather. Saturday he started soccer and he had a blast. He can't wait until next saturday to do it again. When we got home on Saturday it was about 85 degrees out and Jacob wanted to swim so we filled up his pool and he played for about 3 hours! We have been trying to get outside almost everyday! He just loves being outside.

Russ had his portfolio review on Thursday, He didn't get any full time job offers but he did get some offers for freelance work as well as some good contacts! His graduation is quickly approaching, I just know that God has something great in store for him :)

Well here are some pictures of my kiddies.....

Catch up.....

Okay everyone sorry I haven't posted in a while. But my baby boy is finally here. After being over a week late the doctor finally decided to induce me. Noah Joseph Maura came into the world on Thursday April 3, 2008 weighing 9 lbs. and measuring 20 inches! It was a quick labor for me. Once they broke my water, Noah came very quickly. Thank the Lord cause it was painful. But in the end I am glad that I decided to have a natural birth (without an epidural). I recovered so much quicker.

Anyway Jacob is loving his new baby brother and is always giving him kisses. He can't wait until Noah can play cars and trucks with him. Oh ya did I mention that Jacob picked out his baby brothers name. We really didn't mind cause Russ and I weren't sure what to name him anyway. Jacob was calling him Noah since I was about 7 months pregnant. We couldn't change the name after all that time. He just felt like a Noah.

Jacob is adjusting well, he is very helpful when he wants to be but he is also very independent. Which is a good thing right now. I feel like all I do is change and feed Noah! But it still feels great to have two!!

Russ loves having a new baby in the house too. He is doing so well juggling work and school and a growing family. Speaking of school, Russ is almost finished. As of today he has officially 4 weeks left! Wow I can't believe it will all be over in a few short weeks. Hopefully he will be getting a job within the next few weeks and then we can begin to make plans on where we will be living...I am very excited for that! Well I guess thats all for now. Here are some pictures from the past couple of weeks.....