Exciting News!

We have some exciting news to share... Connor is going to have a cousin! Mandy and Chad are expecting a baby in October! We are overly excited and thrilled to have a new family member! The pregnancy hasn't been easy to say the least. Mandy spent much of her first trimester in and out the hospital due to severe cramping, and eventually had to have surgery to find out what was going on. During the surgery, the doctors found a heterotopic pregnancy which means one developing fetus in the uterus, and one fetus in the fallopian tube. The doctors had to remove Mandy's fallopian tube, but the baby in the uterus continues to develop and appears very healthy! What a blessing! Amidst Mandy being at the hospital recovering from surgery, her husband Chad was also in the hospital having his gall bladder removed. That week brought a whole new meaning to the phrase, "when it rains, it pours." We are all so glad the surgeries are behind them and now they can concentrate on getting healthy and preparing for a new baby! Connor is very excited about the news and claims that the baby is a girl and has named her Mia. He is very set on this too, which will be interesting to see if his predictions are accurate! Despite his excitement and enthusiasm... I'm not sure he understands completely because he keeps telling people that he has a baby in his belly! Oh well!

This is a picture of Connor playing "doctor" with Mandy. He insisted on bringing his doctor's kit to the hospital. Connor was a trooper and visited Mandy often in the hospital. I was worried about exposing Connor to the hospital and concerned about his level of understanding of everything. Connor was amazing... he was able to cheer Mandy up each time and often brought a smile to all the nurses faces too. He was never scared or hesitant, but eagerly snuggled with Mandy and gave hugs, kisses, and raspberries freely. He is medicine for the soul!