News, news news!
Oh boy, here we go. So we accepted an offer on the house today and should be closing our chapter here by the end of the month! We are trying to get into this charming little home in Gilbert, Arizona. Johnathan and I are going to head out a week early and take our dear sweet time crawling down south so we can visit with everyone along the way. Ben is going to load up the truck on that last day and shoot right through, stopping only for gas and coffee I’m sure. Send a travel safety prayer our way!
Also, Ben and I celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary today! We spent it at the hospital looking at the ultrasound for our third baby! Nadeje measures only a little under half an inch, and is almost 7 weeks along. (s)he has a heartbeat, and is expected to arrive March 22, 2008.
So strange, the sonographer took one look at me and said, “seven weeks.” When he pulled the image up on the screen he said, “Oh, maybe a little earlier. I’m going to guess about 6 weeks, 4 days.” He joked that he was “way off” when the measurements proved to be one day’s difference.
Showing only a dark circle with a tiny white spot in it, Johnathan walked out of the hospital with the photo facing outward. “This is my baby,” he told people we walked by. He is a very proud big brother.
Nadeje, our little one’s in-utero name, is Czech for hope, something we must hold on to after the tragic events that occurred this spring. We will always love and miss Jeremy and this child in no way replaces him or our sadness, but it will add some love and joy to our home.
So much excitement my head is spinning.
Desert ho!
August 3rd, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Shae,
What exciting news! On the heels of such tragedy, it’s such a joy to hear.
I’m so sorry for your loss of little Jeremy, when I think about what you guys went through (and are still going through), it brings tears to my eyes.
How exciting that you’re pregnant again! I have some news too, Drew and I are expecting our first little one on February 9th! I know I haven’t been in contact with you for a long time, but I’ve been keeping up with your myspace blogs, etc., and I think of you guys often, and send warm thoughts your way. I hope that you’re all hanging in there and good luck with the big move! The house looks beautiful.
Love,
Katie
August 3rd, 2007 at 1:56 pm
This is so wonderful. I mean, other than the whole abandoning me thing.
August 5th, 2007 at 9:43 am
I’m so happy for you! When will you be in the Lake Forest area? Hope to see you soon!
August 27th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
Dear Shae,
I got your email while I was in Switzerland…and shared your news with Lauren! Congratulations on the newest little Aries! How sweet would that be if mommy and daughter were to share the same birthday?! Good luck with the move! I’m so sad I missed you! I will take your goodies from Switzerland to Ben before he leaves. I wish you and yours all the best of luck, health and love for your new beginnings in Arizona! Kiss Djai for me and take care of you babe!
Love,
Julie & Dakota
August 30th, 2007 at 11:14 am
Hey shaye byrd seems liek things are once again going good for you I pray for a safe journey for you and your family and becareful and if you find yourself near sacramento cali call me up would love to see ya anyway Congrats on the new bundle of joy I pray for a healthy safe pregnancy for you and your family ya’ll are always in my thougths and prayers contiuned blesssings in your ,lifemy dear friend much love to you and yours
Shanna