Second Ultrasound Update

Here is "confirmed" baby girl Ellison at 35 weeks.  This is the first time I've gotten a 3D image which was really neat.  FYI her arm is not cut in half-that's just how much of her fit in the image.
They were checking on my low lying placenta which apparently is still a problem.  It is supposed to be at least 2 cm away from your cervix for most doctors to let you deliver naturally and mine is at 1.8 cm.  As it is now my midwife cannot deliver at home as we had planned and I would have to deliver in the hospital.  The doctor that overlooked my ultrasound said he would be willing to let me try to have natural labor before intervening with a c-section but only in the hospital.  So in 3 weeks I am going to have a third ultrasound to see if its moved to 2 cm so my midwife can deliver at home.  If not, I will have to go to the hospital but it won't be an automatic c-section.  I have orders to eat as much as humanly possible especially protein to try to get her bigger which will result in a healthier baby and help to move my placenta.  Protein is the hardest thing for me to consume because I don't like meat but I'm trying.  All in all I know that she is healthy and my health is in well capable hands so it will work out.  My main concern is not getting a c-section which may happen if I began to hemorrhage.  Please keep us in your prayers.

A Wonderful and Exhausting Weekend

This weekend we were fortunate enough to be able to go up to Richland, Washington to be a part of the oldest grandchild on the Ellison side getting married.  Nothing is easy when you are traveling with little kids especially a 2 year-old that thinks that 6 AM is playtime in a motel room.  But it was very uplifting, spiritual, and growing experience to be able to witness a sealing.  Its the first one we've attended and with our sealing just 3 years ago it was wonderful to be able to hear everything as a bystander this time.  I was really able to hear the words of the officiator and feel the level of commitment and importance of being sealed in the Temple with your spouse.  I was happy to have my Joshie next to me.

Thank you Ashley and Spencer for allowing us to attend your beautiful ceremony and reception.  We wish you all the best!