February 02, 2013

Lady Is One Tough Girl!




Now, I may be biased—just a little bit :)--but Lady Hiva is truly amazing. The pregnancy is going really well. We are now into the 14th gestation week and that marks the beginning of the SECOND TRIMESTER! It is so wonderful to have come this far with no complications. Although that makes us hope that later we don’t have larger complications.

All the prayers, thoughts and positive vibes from all ends of the world have helped…and we hope that it continues to help too. We have learned over the past few years that having a large support system is really helpful.

Yesterday Lady had a cerclage put in. There are generally two types of cerclage, a McDonald and a Shirodkar cerclage. Last time Lady had the McDonald and this time they wanted to try the Shirodkar because it is higher and sturdier. (If you want the medical nitty-gritty you can Google them). Needless to say they BOTH sound really painful to me.

Lady Hiva was willing to go through it for the chance to have a baby. I hope this time it works out, she deserves it. I married a REALLY special person (and no, not like ‘I ride the short bus special’)

It was a long day in the hospital, but things were going alright so they let us go. So more waiting…week by week we are getting closer! Here is to a full term baby…or at least close!

7 comments:

  1. I'm still here cheering for you guys! Hope to see Hiva in DC in July with one big pregnant belly still!

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  2. I did google cerclage and yes, Hiva, you are super brave! Sending lots of positive thoughts from Manila! --Jenny

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  3. We pray every day for you, and we're sooooo excited to see you in June!

    By the way I have no clue why our title name says...Chad&amp Kristen??? Don't know how to fix that. I guess it goes to show I have terrible blogging skills.

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  4. Think about you two at least 78 times a day! Praying constantly for you three! Love ya!!!

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  5. Thanks for sharing your life. I've been reading your blogs ever since I read your inspiring book. I have you and Lady Hiva in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you all the very best!

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  6. I just read your book as well, it was truly inspiring. Even though we don't know each other I have been praying for you tool. Best wishes for you both!

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  7. Best of luck! I've been following your blog for a little while, I'm Chris' wife - you met him this morning at FSI!

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