Chapel's birth
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Chapel
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How did we know we were ready for number two? I'm not sure we did! It took a while for Asher to come along and with Jeramie gone half the year...I guess we thought it would take twice as long. It took two months. If that isn't proof that your life is up to God then I don't know what is.
Since Jeramie was the last to know about Asher I wanted him to be the first to know about Chapel. It took everything I had not to tell my sister or my mom. Then, I went to San Antonio and I almost told my dad. I didn't give in though, I was waiting to meet Jeramie in New Orleans from him working in a ship yard.
We were to meet for Asher's birthday. I was conjuring up a big suprise...when...suprise, who walks in the door of my parents house? JERAMIE!!! "What are you doing here?!"
"I have news for you." I just couldn't wait any longer!
"I know", he said with a grin.
"You know?! How do you know?! Did you stop by the house before you came here?"
"Yep!" and he pulled out the pregnancy tests I left on the counter.
My parents overheard the conversation so there was no surprising them. After that it was phone call after phone call to share the great news.
From the time I saw the double line I knew I was going to have a little girl. It was that woman's intuition so many mothers talk about. I just knew. Sure enough it was confirmed at 15 weeks along that a little girl was on her way. We were getting the best of both worlds. A perfect family in our opinion.
Being pregnant with her was bitter sweet. I was so excited to have her but Jeramie and I both decided two is enough for us. Knowing I would not feel a baby's hiccups in my belly again was saddening. Realizing how fast her pregnancy went, how fast Asher is growing up, and how fast the past 10 years with Jeramie has gone by was all bit overwhelming. That is what happens though, we can't stop time. We just have to be so careful for it not to pass us by.
Chapel was 7lbs 12oz and 19.5 inches long. Small baby for me, still big since she was 2-3 weeks early. Jeramie said I make 'em big.
We wanted her to have a Christian name but could not settle with any biblical names. I had heard the name Chapel while planning our wedding. The name never left my mind. Before we got pregnant I asked Jeramie about the name. At first he was not so sure. Then, one day out of the blue he told me Chapel would be the name if we had a girl. I asked if he was sure and he said he had no doubt. No other name compared and he really liked it. Her middle name, Kathleen, is from my sister's baby girl that is an angel in heaven. Her name was Emily Kathleen.
Only a week old and we are already in so much love it is a blessing. I describe her as my squishy baby since I have never held or cared for anything so small. My only other description or her is that she is the sweetest thing, such a sweet little baby.
She is amazing already, I look forward to dressing her in big bows and pink dresses.
Since Jeramie was the last to know about Asher I wanted him to be the first to know about Chapel. It took everything I had not to tell my sister or my mom. Then, I went to San Antonio and I almost told my dad. I didn't give in though, I was waiting to meet Jeramie in New Orleans from him working in a ship yard.
We were to meet for Asher's birthday. I was conjuring up a big suprise...when...suprise, who walks in the door of my parents house? JERAMIE!!! "What are you doing here?!"
"I have news for you." I just couldn't wait any longer!
"I know", he said with a grin.
"You know?! How do you know?! Did you stop by the house before you came here?"
"Yep!" and he pulled out the pregnancy tests I left on the counter.
My parents overheard the conversation so there was no surprising them. After that it was phone call after phone call to share the great news.
From the time I saw the double line I knew I was going to have a little girl. It was that woman's intuition so many mothers talk about. I just knew. Sure enough it was confirmed at 15 weeks along that a little girl was on her way. We were getting the best of both worlds. A perfect family in our opinion.
Being pregnant with her was bitter sweet. I was so excited to have her but Jeramie and I both decided two is enough for us. Knowing I would not feel a baby's hiccups in my belly again was saddening. Realizing how fast her pregnancy went, how fast Asher is growing up, and how fast the past 10 years with Jeramie has gone by was all bit overwhelming. That is what happens though, we can't stop time. We just have to be so careful for it not to pass us by.
Chapel was 7lbs 12oz and 19.5 inches long. Small baby for me, still big since she was 2-3 weeks early. Jeramie said I make 'em big.
We wanted her to have a Christian name but could not settle with any biblical names. I had heard the name Chapel while planning our wedding. The name never left my mind. Before we got pregnant I asked Jeramie about the name. At first he was not so sure. Then, one day out of the blue he told me Chapel would be the name if we had a girl. I asked if he was sure and he said he had no doubt. No other name compared and he really liked it. Her middle name, Kathleen, is from my sister's baby girl that is an angel in heaven. Her name was Emily Kathleen.
Only a week old and we are already in so much love it is a blessing. I describe her as my squishy baby since I have never held or cared for anything so small. My only other description or her is that she is the sweetest thing, such a sweet little baby.
She is amazing already, I look forward to dressing her in big bows and pink dresses.
Asher
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How did we know we were ready to start our family? Jeramie and I were married in the summer. The following spring I thought I was pregnant. I showed every sign except the positive pregnancy test. After waiting a week for blood test results the answer was indeed, not pregnant. Jeramie and I were both disappointed, I was in tears. That is how we knew we were ready. Shortly after we fostered a little girl, Justice. This also confirmed that we were ready to love a child of our own.
It took a year to conceive Asher and just when I was about to seek fertility help I got a positive pregnancy test. I didn't tell Jeramie at first. We went on a vacation to Puerta Verta, Mexico. I blamed my morning sickness on the water. As soon as we got back it was Father's Day were he was presented the happy news.
Of course boy or girl made no difference to us but we were thrilled to be told a little boy was on his way. We chose the name Asher from the bible. Asher was the smallest of the tribes that took over the promised land. The night Moses died God sent words to the tribes through him. When he got to the tribe of Asher he simply said, "you are a favorite son". The translation of Asher is "happiness" which is definitely what he brings us. His middle name is his great grandfather's.
He was a big baby 10.5 lbs and just shy of 24 inches long. My "monster baby." I said he was so big because God wanted to assure me he was healthy and I had nothing to worry about.
Asher was the sweetest baby and has been the sweetest toddler. Of course we are proud parents in all that he does and is learning. He was using sign language by 10 months and knows almost every animal in the zoo by its real name.
He is all boy in his romping around and investigating frogs. I love being the mother to a boy! It takes a special level of patients that I pray for everyday. Once you enter the mind of a little boy nothing in life compares. They are amazing little gifts and I thank God for every moment we share togther.
It took a year to conceive Asher and just when I was about to seek fertility help I got a positive pregnancy test. I didn't tell Jeramie at first. We went on a vacation to Puerta Verta, Mexico. I blamed my morning sickness on the water. As soon as we got back it was Father's Day were he was presented the happy news.
Of course boy or girl made no difference to us but we were thrilled to be told a little boy was on his way. We chose the name Asher from the bible. Asher was the smallest of the tribes that took over the promised land. The night Moses died God sent words to the tribes through him. When he got to the tribe of Asher he simply said, "you are a favorite son". The translation of Asher is "happiness" which is definitely what he brings us. His middle name is his great grandfather's.
He was a big baby 10.5 lbs and just shy of 24 inches long. My "monster baby." I said he was so big because God wanted to assure me he was healthy and I had nothing to worry about.
Asher was the sweetest baby and has been the sweetest toddler. Of course we are proud parents in all that he does and is learning. He was using sign language by 10 months and knows almost every animal in the zoo by its real name.
He is all boy in his romping around and investigating frogs. I love being the mother to a boy! It takes a special level of patients that I pray for everyday. Once you enter the mind of a little boy nothing in life compares. They are amazing little gifts and I thank God for every moment we share togther.
The James Story
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Jeramie and I met during college at a grooming salon. I was applying for a job and he was a bather there. (He always wants me to add that he was a bather waiting for a position at the affiliated vet clinic.) I walk in and who greets me but a soggy boy in the middle of bathing a husky. It was love at first sight for me. It must have been for him too because he is the one who insisted the manager hire me.
Friends at first he made my heart flutter every time he sat next to me to blow dry a cocker or brush out a sheltie. We began working as a team much more than necessary in dog grooming. It didn't take long before we were studying together and meeting at the Dixie Chicken. Then...he kissed me...(this is when the oldies song should be playing).
Jeramie graduated and followed about a year later. Then, went another year in our "careers". We dated five years before he proposed and I was beginning to think it would never happen. We had a beautiful wedding in downtown San Antonio. It was fit for a fairy tale.
In marriage bliss we moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico. There, Jeramie worked long hours and I struggled to find my place. I eventually opened my own grooming Salon, Bark Avenue, and was quite content. So content we decided to start a family. This is when Jeramie got transferred to Houston.
Asher was born in Houston but just barely. I thought I would continue my "career" but Jeramie and I soon realized we would do what ever it took to make my career - Mother. It has been hard but worth every penny we didn't have. Being home for my husband and raising my children myself is truly a gift and I cherish every day I get to do it.
A year later we found our house in Katy and we have been making it a home ever since. We are enjoying the area, our new found friends, and our church family.
Jeramie and I just celebrated 5 years of marriage (of course he working was off shore). For our anniversary we gave each other a baby girl. We completed our family in just five years, now it is time to watch them grow.
So, for the past 10 years we have been building our little family and creating an amazing life together. Step by step, year by year. Everyday I am in total amazement of our wonderful life together and look forward to many years to come.
Friends at first he made my heart flutter every time he sat next to me to blow dry a cocker or brush out a sheltie. We began working as a team much more than necessary in dog grooming. It didn't take long before we were studying together and meeting at the Dixie Chicken. Then...he kissed me...(this is when the oldies song should be playing).
Jeramie graduated and followed about a year later. Then, went another year in our "careers". We dated five years before he proposed and I was beginning to think it would never happen. We had a beautiful wedding in downtown San Antonio. It was fit for a fairy tale.
In marriage bliss we moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico. There, Jeramie worked long hours and I struggled to find my place. I eventually opened my own grooming Salon, Bark Avenue, and was quite content. So content we decided to start a family. This is when Jeramie got transferred to Houston.
Asher was born in Houston but just barely. I thought I would continue my "career" but Jeramie and I soon realized we would do what ever it took to make my career - Mother. It has been hard but worth every penny we didn't have. Being home for my husband and raising my children myself is truly a gift and I cherish every day I get to do it.
A year later we found our house in Katy and we have been making it a home ever since. We are enjoying the area, our new found friends, and our church family.
Jeramie and I just celebrated 5 years of marriage (of course he working was off shore). For our anniversary we gave each other a baby girl. We completed our family in just five years, now it is time to watch them grow.
So, for the past 10 years we have been building our little family and creating an amazing life together. Step by step, year by year. Everyday I am in total amazement of our wonderful life together and look forward to many years to come.
