So, I just wanted to give a short update on how things are going with us, really... we're GREAT! Aside from that stupid cold that we can't quite get rid of we're doing pretty good.
Braden is making HUGE improvements! He's repeating SO much stuff! He has started saying "Love you" when we say it to him! I have waited my WHOLE life for that! It almost makes me cry, everytime he does it! He absolutely LOVES going to school and every morning he wanders around the house saying "kool?" (school, in his language) He also walks around saying "bus" cause he loves the bus! He's starting to understand basic commands like "bring mom your shoes." He doesn't do it 100% yet, but at least I know he's with me sometimes and that's exciting! I finally feel like I'm getting a handle on the whole autism thing!
Jeremy - is doing great. I can't believe he'll have his masters degree in september! It seems like he JUST finished his bachelors degree! Where did the time go!? I'm so proud of him! Hopefully he'll get a promotion at work soon, but with the economy the way it is, I'm not holding my breath.
Me - I'm doing good. I can't say great because I'm still a little sick. I'm enjoying having some free time while Braden is at school. It's nice. Braden is growing up so fast, I can't believe he's 3 years old already. I guess I have started thinking a lot about when we want to try and have another baby, obviously, it's a decision that's very difficult for me for a lot of reasons. For us, trying to get pregnant is an emotional rollercoaster that only a few people with SERIOUS fertility issues can truly understand. It took 6 1/2 long, HARD years for us to get pregnant with Braden and I am just not sure I can go through all that again WHILE dealing with autism. I just don't know if I have enough energy for both. Not to mention, I REALLY need to lose weight, which is no easy thing for me either. Just about EVERYONE I know is pregnant right now, which is probably why I've been thinking about it so much. It's everywhere! Almost all my friends are either having their 2nd or 3rd baby now (and a few people I know who shouldn't be pregnant yet, are having their 1st. now, that's a bit of a stab for me, it's always been hard for me to see that). I've always felt like the lord wanted me to have more than one child, but if it's going to be just as difficult to get pregnant again as it was with Braden, I don't know if I can do it, but...... I'm going to try. I don't know yet if I want to take all my blog friends on my infertility journey with me or not. It's a VERY emotional, VERY difficult thing for me to go through, so if you don't hear another word about babies or pregnancy from me for another 6 years, you'll know why. If you could just pray for us, that's all I ask.
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I am so glad you all are doing well! That is incredible news about Braden - I am so happy he loves school and I am sure it is a nice little break for you as well. I know exactly what you mean about everyone being pg - I am starting to get the "so...we have something to tell you" calls all over again. It's heart wrenching. I totally understand if you don't want to blog about your journey for another baby, but please shoot me an email or call me if you need anything - if it is one thing I have learned, NO ONE understands unless they have been there themselves. Pace and I went to our very first Resolve support group meeting last night - it was really awesome to be sitting at a table of infertile people who understood, didn't judge and didn't offer bad advice. Let me know if you would be interested in joining me for the next one.
I love you lots and hope that if you do decide to "go for #2" your journey is much shorter and less painful!
i can't imagine what it's like for you, i really hope the second time around is easier for you to get pregnant. good luck. i'm so glad braden is doing so well!!
Congrats to Braden!! It must be so nice for him to communicate more! AMEN ON THE SECOND KID ISSUE! It was a little over 4 years for us to have Brecken,and now that she is close to a year old people are bugging me when are we having another? As if I can just pop them out like freaky fertile people do. Thats right People that get "suprise" babies are FREAKS!!! Well at least thats what I tell myself . I will be praying for you guys and crossing fingers.
Love to hear the "happenings" of Braden and his adventures at "kool". It is so neat to hear about his progression. You are all doing an awesome job! Love to you and keep up the great work.
Francie Mom
I so much love to read the "happenings" of Braden and Mommie and Daddy! I am so happy Braden is progressing so well and loves to go to "kool". Keep up the awesome work you are doing with him and love every minute of it. I love you all and you are always in my prayers.
Love, Francie Mom
Well, I'm glad to see that everyone is doing well in your family. Blaine graduates with his master's degree in August! So, you and I might finally have our husbands back soon!
Boy, can I relate to what you wrote about trying to get pregnant and what an emotional rollercoaster it is. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hi Emily, I was actually thinking about you and Jeremy the other day, I thought of how long you waited for a baby and then to struggle with autism, But I am thrilled about how well he is doing. I have had struggles with Parker (You can ask Francie if you don't know) But then I thought maybe you had to go through that Trial (6yrs of trying) to Truly be ready for the challenges that were waiting for you.We all have our own test and trials I have had my share this year, But I know the lord has a plan, And I truly hope that More babies are just waiting to be in your family, And I will be praying for you that what ever happens you will have peace, But Im sure your not done with that whole baby thing.
Love Danielle
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