Remember the Time

Well, It has been two years since I have added a new post. My last tweet was "Anberlin gets to come home tomorrow". Wow! How life gets busy with kids. I can't believe my tiny Anberlin is two years old. I decided to start blogging again to help me remember my kids being small and the fun times we have. I already have a bad memory, so I am hoping this helps.

So with that said, I will also keep using this blog for ways others can pray for me and my family. Also, for some other things as well. I am not sure I can fit a review of the last two years on one post. Hopefully, that means many posts this month, but with life the way it is you never know.

But the most important things that happen in the last two years were that Anberlin was born four pounds, nine ounces on July 27, 2010.

And, Liam was born six pounds, four ounces on December 27, 2011.












Oh, how I love being a mom! God has really blessed me with two great children!

Ways you can pray for our family are pray for wisdom, strength, faith, and health in the coming weeks. Many things are changing and it will be interesting to see how God has these things turn out. Thank you for taking time to read this. God bless!

July Baby

Apparently, Anberlin is going to be a July baby. After the doctor's appointments this week, Anberlin is now weighing 3lbs and the doctors believe that because of her size that she should be delivered early at 37 weeks. So the plan is right now is to have a procedure done called an amniocentesis on July 15th to test if her lungs are mature and if they are, I will be induced, but if she is in stress while I'm in labor they would then do a Cesarean.  So it looks like she will be born on either July 15th or July 16th. Please pray for me and Anberlin during these last few weeks and that everything will go well on the 15th. Thank you so much and I love you all!

May 14th

Ryan and I went to the doctor today for an ultrasound to check Anberlin's growth and she is still measuring small, about 2 weeks. My placenta is doing an ok job for now, but they are still going to see me twice a week to following the blood flow and growth closely and if the environment for Anberlin gets worse then she will have to come out early and this is why I am being closely monitored. They are wanting to find markers that tell them to deliver her early and markers that it is ok to keep her in. Also, being on bed rest is no fun and I have other stress going on at the same time. Not being able to go to things that I really never wanted to miss, really stinks. Anyways, I would appreciate any prayer for Anberlin and I.

Update : Just a scare

So yesterday I went in for routine testing that I will have every Tuesday and Friday for Anberlin. I had a ultrasound just for blood flow and fluid check. Everything looked good there and the doctor sent me to the second part of the appointment, which is the non stress test and check my heartbeat, the baby's heartbeat, and stress on my uterus.  Well, during this second appointment the nurse was explaining why the test was being done and what it was checking,  during this time I was laying on my back too long. This caused me to block blood flow to me and the baby, which then made the baby's heartbeat dangerously low for about 7 minutes and they whisked me to the OR just in case they need to take Anberlin out and revive her. Very scary I have to say, but we made it there quick and I knew Anberlin was God's hands, so I wasn't too freaked out, I actually felt taken care of at that time, which was probably good for Anberlin's condition at the time. I was kept overnight at the hospital to make sure that laying on my back or Anberlin rolling on to the cord was the problem and not something more serious, we were able to go home at 4:00 the next day. Anyways, keep Anberlin and I in your prayers and pray that she stays in for at least 10 more weeks!

Baby Girl Fillinger

Hello everyone!

Thanks for reading my blog and getting an update on the baby. Ryan and I went to a specialist on Thursday, April 22nd and after meeting with a specialist I was put on bed rest. I was put on bed rest because from what we got on Thursday  is that my placenta is not allowing enough nutrients, blood, oxygen to the baby and it has affected her growth, making her measure about 3 weeks smaller than she should be. We are going to see a specialist every week and have an ultrasound every week also to watch her growth, fluids, and blood flow from the placenta to baby. Your prayers for her health and growth is appreciated at this time and that I won't go crazy on bed rest. There will  probably be weekly updates on the baby and myself, since I am out of school and on bed rest.  In addition, I believe Ryan and I have decided to name our baby girl Anberlin, but it could change when I meet her, but more than likely she will be Anberlin. God bless.

2010

The last two months have been a little challenging around our house, but not too bad. I had to get used to my routine of school, now I only have ten weeks left! Also, this month someone stole my wallet which was no fun, just a inconvenience.  First, I am excited that my cousin Amanda had her baby boy Caleb! My birthday was pretty good thanks to all my friends and family, until I got an allergic reaction on Ryan's birthday. That was no fun at all.Hopefully it doesn't happen again.
     Ryan and I heard the baby's heart beat at our last visit and I am starting to feel the baby move, which is weird and exciting at the same time. Our next appointment will be March 9th and we will be able to find out with we are having a boy or a girl if the baby corporates.  Now Ryan and I are discussing names, but it will be much easier once I know to focus my attention on either boy names or girl names.
   Church has been going... I can't wait for it to be spring, I feel like there will much more going on and more opportunities.  I know I definitely need prayers in this area, especially since most of my teachers will be having babies this summer or moving. Thank you for praying for me and thinking of me. Keep praying school will go well these last 10 weeks. Also, pray for Ryan's and my health, it seems one of us is sick every other week.
I will update this probably on March 9th after the appointment.

God bless.

Baby Fillinger

 Well, God has pretty much told us to wait to adopt, because Ryan and I are expecting a bundle of joy in early August. I have been feeling fine and I am very thankful that I have not yet experienced morning sickness. I am very tired, but that pretty much comes with the territory. I will keep you updated with Baby Fillinger in this coming year.
        School went well this semester. The last two weeks were really tough, especially because I was really tired and it was hard to focus. I ended up with really good grades, better than I expected. Thank you for praying for me and please continue to pray that school goes well next semester. I will have my own case load or foster family next semester, so I will definitely need pray next semester.

      Thank you to everyone who has been following my blog and praying for me. Ryan and I will be in Arkansas for Christmas. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Also, another update is available at Show Hope. http://blog.showhope.org/