Our family has definitely been blessed on many occasions, especially when it comes to our children.  I have been pregnant 3 times and each has been at-risk. I am so grateful to be able to tell our story and have 2 healthy children and being on our journey to have another healthy baby! #Proudmommy

me and my handsome boys
me and my handsome boys

Our first born, Marley, was only surviving in utero on a 2 vessel umbilical cord when normal babies have a 3 vessel cord. I had to be induced a week before my due date to prevent any complications. With the intentions of having an all natural vaginal birth, Marley started to go into distress (his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck) and I had to be rushed to have an emergency cesarean section.  I was in a panic and all I can think about is “There goes my all natural birth plan and sculpted stomach!” He was born a healthy 6lbs 11oz. No major complications for him and we were able to go home in 3 days. Now, he is a healthy vibrant 4 year old who is very smart and athletic and an awesome big brother! #ourhandsomemarleyman

Marley 2 days old
Marley 2 days old

 

Marley 4 years old
Marley 4 years old

 

On Wednesday, March 27 2013 @ 4:07pm our 2nd born, Garvey, was born I was only 22 weeks and 6 days, he was 465 grams (which is 1.02lbs-he was about the size of a water bottle), his eyes were still fused shut, his skin was paper thin and he had to stay in the NICU for 130 days (numbers I will never forget). Now, he is a vibrant healthy busy 21 month old who is the pickiest eater I know and has a charming smile (he is truly a ladies man)!  #garveyoursouljah

Garvey Gratitude
Garvey 24 hours old (2010)
Garvey 23 months
Garvey 23 months (2015)

Now, I’m 33 weeks pregnant with our 3rd baby, Zora, and I’m on bed rest in the hospital because I have an incompetent cervix. I have been 2cm dilated since I was 24 weeks and I have been on bed rest for a total of 9 weeks-the first 2 weeks spent at home and the last 7 weeks (and counting) spent at the hospital.  As I lay in the hospital bed awaiting the arrival of princess Zora, despite being in this situation I am so grateful and I am reminded of how powerful the higher powers that be are and that everything is going to be ok. So, I’m calm and relaxed and thankful! #PrincessZora 

Zora inutero 24 weeks
Zora inutero 24 weeks

pregnant with zora 32 weeks
pregnant with zora 32 weeks