Sweet co-workers...

My great co-workers put together a shower for me so we could celebrate Baby Girl with the nurses and other staff at work. They put a lot of effort into planning and it was great! We had cake, "dirty diaper" chocolates, good conversation, and fun. It was nice to actually sit down and relax at work for a little bit (we have been very very busy lately & "sit" & "relax" are not in the vocabulary there).

How blessed I feel for their thoughtful and giving nature.

The therapy gang (minus three)....such a wonderful group to work with.

Posing for the camera before we cut the cake!

Wendy (one of the dieticians) knitted Baby Girl a super soft and adorable pink blanket!!

One of the useful and thoughtful gifts we received.

helpful friends and a growing belly...

The nursery is painted thanks to two thoughtful friends (Christina and Kacey!). I love the color and am happy that it looks just like the Pottery Barn picture that I am modeling the nursery after. I think Andy will be happy when he sees it (or just happy that he didn't have to paint it himself!). Thank you, Kacey & Christina, for helping me get one more thing checked off my list!

Kacey was the master roller!!

Christina did all the edging by hand...no taping necessary!

Blessings continue to come our way as Baby Girl keeps growing as she should. It amazes me that we are beginning the eighth month of our pregnancy! Actually, it freaks me out a little bit (or A LOT!). Before I know it, Andy will be home from deployment and we will be in the home stretch.....unbelievable! Pregnancy continues to be a pleasant experience for me and I love feeling her move around inside, which she does a lot. I pray daily for things to continue to progress as they should and for her health once she is born. If the heartache my family has endured the last month has taught me anything, it is most definately to cherish each moment because we never know what God has planned for us. Enjoy the most recent belly shots. I have resorted to the self timer with the camera on the mantle, but I believe they have turned out okay. Only four more weeks and my personal photographer will be back home;)

A shower for Baby Girl

Baby Girl was blessed with love, prayers, and gifts from family and close friends in Indiana this past weekend. My sisters (Kelly & Cathy) and friend (Julie) hosted the shower and I am so thankful for the time and energy they put into making the day so special.

Julie opened up her home to everyone and was a fabulous hostess! Look at the cute diaper cake she made. Also, you can see part of the prayer blanket for Baby Girl that matches the ones her cousins in Oklahoma have! It says 'The LORD Bless You and Keep You" Numbers 6:24

4 generations if you count Bay Girl in my belly! Mom, Grandma, and me =)

Garrett searched long and hard for this musical bunny! Oh, how Baby Girl will love it. And look how grown up Kaylynn looks in her beautiful dress! She was a great assistant during the shower.

The babies...

I am home from Oklahom and have experienced the entire gamete of emotions over the past few weeks. Elation at the birth of the triplets, fear for Brady's health, relief as he started to get better, hope as I watched his baptism in the NICU, deep sorrow as his life ended, resolve as I tried to remain strong for my sister and brother-in-law, and uncertainty as I realized that we must move forward with each day without him. He was such a strong little boy and I know that he touched so many lives in his short 13 days with us. His twin brother Drew and his sister Jordan are doing great and are blessed to have their brother watching over them from heaven.

I was sure to take a few pictures before I left them on Friday. It is hard to believe that the next time I see them they will be out of the hospital and that Baby Girl will be here to meet them!!

Drew all snuggled up and looking cute!

Jordan with her eyes wide and impossible not to love!!

Updates from Oklahoma

The trip continues here in Oklahoma with ever-changing details regarding Brady. We were very hopeful yesterday as his urine output levels were increasing each time. However, through the night and this morning they have decreased and were at zero this morning. They have another check at noon, so we will see what comes of it. We are still holding faith that God wants Brady to grow and be here with us, but we are ready to accept his will no matter what it may be.

I have put a few fun pictures up from the visit. Eli keeps us all smiling, which is very much needed at times. Thank you for your continued prayers for Brady, Drew, Jordan, and the rest of the family.

Papa and Eli enjoy a late night ice cream cone!

Playing in the sunshine with Eli

Mom was kind enough to take my 28 week belly shots. I was conveniently wearing the same outfit as in the last belly pictures you saw ;) Baby Girl keeps growing and continues to be very active. Cathy has gotten to feel her kick, but she has been stubborn each time Mom and Dad try and feel her!

Brady

I am in Oklahoma now to support my sister and brother-in-law during this difficult time. It seems that they may have to make a very difficult decision very soon. Brady's kidneys still are not working and he is in very critical condition. I direct you to their blog for more details and pictures. They could most certainly use your continued thoughts and prayers.

http://www.babyhomepages.net/andycathy_meyer/

I met all three babies today, and let me tell you, they are each so special! It was wonderful to touch them and tell them in person how much Uncle Andy and I love them. Thank you all for your support and love. Below are pictures of Drew and Jordan. I will share some of Brady soon.

Meeting baby Drew.

Meeting baby Jordan.

Baby update

I ask that you remember Brady in your prayers. His kidneys are not functioning as they should and the next 12 hours are critical in his little life. Please pray for God's grace to reach Cathy and Andy and His healing to come to Brady.

I will put pictures of the precious precious babies here. Oh, I already love them so much.

Brady.....the little fighter!!

Drew under the bilirubin lights.

Jordan found her finger!