Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Our big news...
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...in case you didn't already know.
...in case you didn't already know.
We have told most of our friends and family in person or over the phone, or somehow the information has leaked out. But we have not made an "internet official" statement yet.
Kellye and I are expecting our first child, a little girl. Her name is Aleli Nicole, and she is expected to arrive on November 11th (which would be 11.11.11, in case you didn't catch that).
The photos above are from our trip to Michigan in July, when Kellye was about four and half months pregnant, and then the ultrasound from July 5th, in which Aleli is smiling and waving.
My first reflection regarding Aleli is that we are incredibly blessed. We decided toward the end of last summer, 2010, to stop using any sort of "family planning," and just "see what would happen." We knew full well that it takes many couples years to get pregnant, and that there are always possibilities of complications. However, by February, Kel was starting to feel a little queasy all the time, and by the middle of March, we knew she was pregnant.
Both Kellye and I have deep fears regarding having a child. I have spent the last few years of my career working with children with pervasive developmental disabilities, and my frame of reference for what is a "healthy" child is rather skewed. We were both afraid of the many scary possibilities that come along with having a baby.
But, thankfully, Kellye has had a textbook pregnancy. Aleli is growing on schedule; she appears to be healthy; and she is giving Kellye all the typical problems that come along with a pregnancy: heartburn, swelling feet, exhaustion, and that ever-present "pregnant glow" :) But once again, more than anything I want to communicate my deep sense of gratitude and awareness of the blessing this new life is.
Beyond that, all I can say right now is that I have no idea what is ahead of us. We are trying to read, research, ask the right questions and gather the information, but there is only so much you can do. Ultimately, you just have to wait for the due date. We are both still swinging back and forth between feeling really excited, really nervous, and really freaked out. Just tonight, Kellye said, "I mean, a person growing inside of you! That is really creepy...or miraculous, depending on how you look at it." That about says it right now!
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So happy for you guys! A real life-changing experience, for the better. :)
Jesse & Kellye, congrats on the birth of your first born, little Aleli! By the way I love the name
Aleli. We just got off the phone with Twyla. She can share that with you and we did pray for each of you by name. Roger and I committed to praying for you throughout the days ahead. May His presence fill your room with peace, joy and a sense that He is in control. We love you guys and will forward your news/blog on to the Guatemala contacts. as well as Michael and Bekah in Atlanta.
This blog and the one from yesterday are very well states. What can we say about the great communicator. love you guys!! Beth & Roger... p.s. Although this did not get sent yesterday when written, we want you to know that we continue to pray for you and trust God for updates indicating that Mommie and baby are doing well! We love you so much!
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