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A Miracle in Progress...

Mike and I are overwhelmed with joy to announce that we are expecting baby No. 2... due March 20, 2014.  It's been a long road since losing Madison in November but we are in a good place,  and excited to start this new journey together as a family.  

After many Dr's appointments, specialist appointments, blood work and genetic testing I am happy to say that we are healthy and taking every extra precaution to ensure a successful pregnancy.  I have been diagnosed with Factor V heterozygous blood clotting disorder. This mutation can increase my chance of developing abnormal blood clots, usually in your veins.  Most people with factor V never develop abnormal clots but women may have an increased tendency to develop blood clots during pregnancy due to the increased amount of blood flowing through the body.  

In addition to my prenatal vitamins, I take a "baby" aspirin (81 mg), folic acid supplement, progesterone, and a daily injection of Lovenox in the abdomen to ensure normal blood flow during my pregnancy (Lovenox is a anticoagulant blood thinner).  We continue to stay positive and optimistic and pray that our angel is watching over her baby brother or sister.  


Baby Young's 1st Photo at 6 weeks 

Baby Young's 2nd Photo at 8 weeks


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