I have been asked many of the same questions so I am going to try and answer them....
I am 8.5 weeks along , so I am due on May 26th! We found out on September 13th the day before Maddie's 11 month birthday. So we have been holding this secret for over a month. Let me just say it's been VERY hard to do!!! James and I wanted to see the baby and hear its heart beat first before we "spilled the beans". We also wanted Maddie's birthday celebration to be all about her. It was HER day!!!
When we first found out I was pregnant I had my BETA numbers (HCG) check and they were out the roof. My doctor really thought there could be two babies. James and I were thrilled for 1 baby but 2 babies would be AMAZING! After my first ultra sound we saw that we have 1 VERY strong gummy bear.
This pregnant is going great. My "all day sickness" started at about 6 weeks and it still going in full force. I look at it as a good sign tho. It tells me the baby is doing just fine! I am trying to eat small snack through out the day to keep me feeling good. Zofran is also my best friend! Some day it does not work so well.
I am planning on doing weekly belly pictures for you all to see.
Please keep us in your prayers for a safe pregnancy. If you don't remember I am high risk. I had a blood clot a few year ago so I am on Lovenox (an injectable blood thinner). Everything looks great so far!!!! Thanks again for all your support!
114 comments:
Kellie, congratulations on Maddie's little brother/sister:)!! I don't usually comment on the blogs I read, but I found myself wanting to reach out to you. Maybe it is because I am a first time grandma and your story touched my heart. I will pray for you and your family that you have a safe pregnancy and a very healthy baby.
I know I dont post on here ever but Im always a faithful reader. I think and pray for you and James all the time.
Im beyond thrilled for you three. I know Madison is looking down and is so happy and excited to be a big sister. I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy and beyond.
What a wonderful news. YAY!!!
Erin
from Virginia
Congratulations Kellie! So excited for your little family!
Hooray for a strong Gummy Bear! ;) I am so looking forward to all your posts and pictures - I will pray for a happy and healthy 9 months for you! I feel like we should all be throwing you a virtual on-line baby shower! Maybe we'll do that when we know the gender to baby-to-be!!!
Love from GA,
oxoxoxoxox
Congratulations on the new little "gummy"! I am soooo excited for you both! He or she is gonna be one very lucky little baby!!!
Congratulations on the new baby! I am soo very happy for you and James!! He or she is one very lucky little baby!! You two are great parents!!
So happy for you & James!!! Praying that everything goes wonderful!!
Kellie,
I have been following your blog for awhile now and even though I don't know you or your family you have brought strength to me in my times of need. You have been through so much I am so happy to hear that you are expecting. This rainbow baby is truly a blessing for you and James and I will continue to pray for both of you and your families.
Jessica
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you both! Maddie's little brother or sister is so lucky to have you as parents! You're in my thoughts!
I am VERY VERY happy for you! I know this baby will never replace Maddie but I know that having one will give you peace and I pray that you do not constantly worry about this one after it is born.
So very happy for you, James and Maddie! This is one lucky baby and he or she will know all about how Maddie has touched so many lives. hugs to you all as you venture down this new path with Maddie watching over her little brother or sister.
What great news! So happy for you guys and your 2nd little miracle.
AHHHH!!!
Even though I don't know you personally, I read your blog, and have felt so many emotions reading this little blog - but this news : PURE JOY FOR YOU!
CONGRATULATIONS! I am so so soooo
happy for you guys!
Hugs & best wishes!!
Katie
this made me smile. Congrats, I am so thrilled for you and your hubby. You make a amazing mom.
I just recenlty found your blog and read every single post, your a very strong mom and inspire me to be the best mommy everyday.On Maddie's 1st birthday my daughter(16mths old) gave her a balloon. I will be posting the picture i took on my blog. If you would be so kind, since I am new to the blogging please follow my blog.
http://thedorseyfamily-jamie.blogspot.com/
I was on Lovanox after I had my little boy due to blood clots, it was no fun. But, it helps to know that you're doing it for your little gummy bear. Congrats, again, what amazing news!
congratulations. I am glad to hear that Maddie will be getting a brother or sister. You and James seem to be very good parents. Cant wait to see your belly pics.
Just wanted to let you in on a little secret. Juice off of a can of peaches helps with nausea too. How and why it works, I have no clue but it does ;)Praying for a safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery!!!
CONGRATS KELLIE! All day sickness is the WORST, I also took Zofran. And guess what? My birthday is on May 26th! lol. I can't wait to find out if it's a boy or girl!
Keeping you in my thoughts!
Can't wait to see the belly pics and all of the updates. My husband thinks I am crazy because I am so excited for you and I don't even know you. haha I am just so happy that Maddie is going to be a big sister and that you and James will have a baby to hold in your arms. I'll be praying for a safe pregnancy for you and baby! Congratulations again!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you both. You will be in my prayers during this special time. You also have a very special angel keeping watch over this baby. : )
I am so happy for you guys!!!!
Congrats on your new blessing!!
congrats on your new blessing, so happy for you and your husband. you'll be in my thoughts!
I got chills reading this! I can't believe how excited I am, and I don't even know you guys! Lol... You'd think I was going to be the Aunt or something, teehee... I can't say it enough...Congrats to you both! I am already praying for your little one to grow healthy and strong, and for you to have an enjoyable pregnancy. James, get ready for those cravings! :) Not by you, by Kellie...;)
Yay for Maddie's sibling! So excited for the four of you. Keep posting lots of pics.
My daughter's birthday is May 26th. She is my miracle baby so that day is a very good day. :) Congrats!
I missed yesterday announcement....CONGRATS!!
I was wondering if you were pregnant, with the way you were answering bloggers "When will you try again?" by saying "soon". Will you find out baby's gender? SO excited for you, praying for you.
I am beyond thrilled for you guys! Congratulations :) :) Love the onesie too btw. :) This is wonderful news!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! This is such a miracle! My prayers are with you guys and that sweet little baby boy/girl in your tummy! I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy and hope the "all day" sickness ends soon for you! God Bless you and your family! You truly are amazing, wonderful and inspiring!
OH MY GOSH! I am over the moon for you and will add your little bean into my prayers!!!!
Congrats! I am so happy for you guys. My sister just got infomed yesterday about what she was going to have to do once she became preggo. She just had two clots settle in her lungs around 2 months ago. I would like to talk to you about this more. If you would can you please e-mail me? betsyb28092@yahoo.com so we can discuss futher? Thinking of you guys daily and praying that everything goes well.
Congrats to the both of you! That's such great news!! Maddie is smiling down on you from Heaven and I'm sure she helped God when forming that little one in you :) Good luck with the pregnancy!
Sending you many prayers for a very boring pregnancy : )
Maddie is getting a brother or a sister?!?!? Yay!!!! You and James are amazing parents and he or she is going to be very lucky to be able to call you Mommy!! I love reading your blog and I will keep y'all in my prayers as you go through this amazing journey.
I am so excited for you two! God knows that you guys are good parents, and wants to bless you with another miracle! I've read your blog since February, and I have cried right along with you. I can't imagine losing my daughter. I continue to pray that God will bless you guys. I am glad He has done just that. Congrats on the new pregnancy, I will be keeping you in my prayers.
I'm so happy for you guys! Your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Wonderful news. I hope and pray it to be a blessing to you and a time of healing also. You have a lot to be thankful for... God be with you.
Im so so happy!! You would think you were my family or something the way i have been telling people. i will keep your new bundle of joy in my prayers.
Im sure it was so hard to keep the secret! Esp during the blogs where people kept asking you when you were answering questions.
I know it is soon, but do you have any names picked out that u may use?
Also, when you found out, was you alone and did you wait til James got home before telling him with the onsie???
Much Love,
Angel
I am so, so happy for you. And I love your "not replacements, only reinforcements" line - it's so great.
Congratulations, this is amazing news!
Conrgrats again!! And best of luck to your hubby and his long hair endeavors. My daddy has always had long hair.
So happy for you! Congratulations.
Congratulations! you will all be in my prayers. I am sure Maddie is smiling in heaven.
Im so happy for you!! We are due around the same time and Zofran is my best friend right now too, lol. I will be praying that you have a great pregnancy!
I'm so happy for you!!! Congrats!!!
Congrats on the news! I had to take shots during my second pregnancy for a blood clot disorder. I took heprin and had to do it twice a day (morning and night). Needless to say my little man turned out perfect and healthy! The whole shot thing is not a big deal :) My family and I will be praying for all of you! :)
OMG!!!!! Congrats!!! i am so so happy for you!! I was just watching abc13 (im in houston) and saw that they were giving a warning against bumpers and thought of you, james, and maddie. Just wanted you to know that you are always on my families mind. i am so happy that i signed on to comment you and got this news. my boy is 11 months today and i know soon enough you will be celebrating another birth. congrats again and cant wait to keep up w/ your pregnancy!!!
congrats on your pregnancy! I'm going to make it my mission to faithfully pray for you and this baby each day! :)
I am so happy for you guys! you definitely deserve it. I cant wait to see the journey god has in store for you!!
Oh I am so excited for you! I will be praying for you!
First of all, CONGRATS!!!! I have been following your blog since April and could not wait to hear this news!!
Did you have to use soy this time? I had to use clomid for my pregnancy and I hope I don't have to use it again so any stories of not having to use fertility aids for subsequent pregnancies is encouraging. Congrats again!!!!
Congratulations!!!! My son was born on 10/13/10 and we just found out #2 is due May 15th! Our babies are so close!! I'll be thinking and praying for you throughout the pregnancy!
Congratulations! I have a question- did you use the soy isoflavins to get pregnant this time? My husband and I tried to get pregnant for a year and a half with no success. Then we started clomid and got pregnant the second round of clomid. Unfortunately we miscarried at 10 weeks. I am very interested in the use of the soy isoflavins instead of clomid to get pregnant. I saw that it worked for y'all once, so I was wondering if you used it again this time?
When I read your post I seriously was thinking YAYYYY!!!!
I know my sitution was way different but in Aug 2010 I had a miscarriage and was devasted. And I PCOS and have always, always have had to have fertility treatments to get pregnant. Well after my D&C I prayed that my husband and I get pregnant when the time was RIGHT. Well in the following month I concieved....with NO fertility treatments!!!
Matthew Caleb is now a healthy 4.5 month old! He is My answered prayer! God is Good!!
I wanted to also say as for the Morning Sickness my Reproductive Endocrinologist says that IS a good sign! But one thing that helped me was Preggy Pop Drops. They have them at Babies r us. They have ginger in them and they are all natural. I had Morning Sickness up until the morning of my C Section!
So thrilled for you!!!
I am on lovenox now with this pregnancy as I was with my daughter (2 m/c before we tried lovenox and it worked with her). Good luck with the shots, the morning sickness, the pregnancy, EVERYTHING! Make sure you take it all in, feel what you want to feel, in the moment and take care of each other. <3
may is a great month .. i was born in may :)
This made me tear up! I pray for you and James daily and I am so excited for your family! Our babies will be just about a month apart! I'm due March 30th. I wish you a happy and healthy 8 more months! :)
This is beautiful news, I am so happy for both of you. I just want to mention that a friend of mine was have problems with nausea with her current pregnancy and they found she needed to go gluten free and the nausea went away. FYI Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. ((HUGS))
Congratulations! I'm sure Maddie is smiling down on you excited to be a big sister!
CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy for you and James! What wonderful news. I will pray for a healthy pregnancy for you and James and am looking forward to belly pics!!!! Maddie will be a special big sister! XOXO
OMG Kellie! I literally just welled up with tears. I am so happy for you. You and James and the baby will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!!!!
Congratulations! There are definitely no replacements, but you can still share your love with another little one and tell him/her ALL about Maddie!
So very excited for you all and your blessing! I've been keeping up on your blog for some time now and all I have to say is Give it to God and he'll help you each step of the way!
Blessing to you and your families!
Hugs,
Terrell
Kellie - congratulations on Maddie's little sibling! I have followed your story since our days together on FF and I am thrilled for you and your growing family! Continued prayers for a healthy and happy pregnancy. This baby will be truly blessed.
Congrats!
Congrats
Congratulations to you and James! Praying for a safe and healthy pregnancy and baby!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Nothing but positive thoughts & hopeful prayers being sent up on your behalf. What a wonderful big sister Maddie will be.
YAYYYYYYY.
Jen
Praying for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby!! So very happy for you!!
I am so so so so happy for you two! What a precious gift! I can't wait to hear details of your pregnancy, i pray that it progresses well and safe! Check out this website: http://lostforwordscardline.com/
Hi Kellie - congrats again! Hope you and the Gummy Bear are doing well. I pray your pregnancy goes smoothly!
I saw this article today and though of you. Not trying to be controversial, no political motive or anything, I promise - just FYI because I know how much you care about SIDS education and awareness.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20121901-10391704.html
:)
Kellie I have never posted before (though I have been reading your blog since around March)but wanted to finally post and say Congratulations. You two will be wonderful parents. I got a big smile on my face when I read the post today. I just know Maddie will be looking down from heaven to watch over you and the baby. Hoping for a happy and healthy 9 months for you.
HOLY MOSES...I missed that video and just watched it!! YAY!! That is so exciting!!!! Lots and lots of prayers for a safe and healthy pregnancy!
xoxoxo
PS. I died when your husband said he was growing his hair out...I was laughing so hard...you were so calm during him speaking about it...I totally would have been rolling my eyes!!! Cannot wait to see his styles!:)
Kellie,
I have been following your blog since Maddie's passing(I was on the August 2010 board on babycenter). I just wanted to say that I wish you and James all the best. You are so deserving of this second miracle. I am so happy for you both! You inspire me everyday to be the best mother I can be and to appreciate even the smallest moments with my three children.
Praying for you to have a happy and healthy pregnancy and as always, thinking of your little angel in heaven.
Tammy
PS Crushed ice and lemon juice was great for all day sickness. I had it for 16 weeks with my first and the first three months with my second two. As for James' hair..good luck;) My husband tried that..not a fan:)
Kellie, I have been following your blog for months now and have just never written a comment. I am amazed at your strength every time I read it. You don't know me, nor I you, but I'm so very happy for you!! reading this post made me SO happy! Congratulations!!! And thank you for sharing your story I believe Maddie is haning out with my Sister Sarah, who too was taken far too soon. They'll continue to watch over us and keep us safe :)
OMGoodness I am sooooooooooo happy for you both!! You are amazing parents and this little miracle has the best big sister Maddie is not only going to be her big sister she is her guardian angel and there is no one better for the job so you precious bundle of joy has so much love and protection already!! I pray for you constantly and I will have my church pray for you to have a safe pregnancy and beautiful delievery!!! Are you going to find out the sex?!? I went to find out at a 3D/4D center at 14 week with both my girls and it was clear as day both time lol! If you did that then you could find out in less than 6 weeks I am over the moon excited for you two! Yippeeeeee!!!!!
OMGoodness I am sooooooooooo happy for you both!! You are amazing parents and this little miracle has the best big sister Maddie is not only going to be her big sister she is her guardian angel and there is no one better for the job so you precious bundle of joy has so much love and protection already!! I pray for you constantly and I will have my church pray for you to have a safe pregnancy and beautiful delievery!!! Are you going to find out the sex?!? I went to find out at a 3D/4D center at 14 week with both my girls and it was clear as day both time lol! If you did that then you could find out in less than 6 weeks I am over the moon excited for you two! Yippeeeeee!!!!!
Congratulations you guys!!! God must know what amazing parents you are! I couldn't be happier for you! :)
I am so pleased for you both :) :) :) I have read your blog the day you posted Maddie went to heaven and I feel like I know you personally haha. I really hope you have a breezy pregnancy (sure sounds like a strong bubba) and that that hole you have in your heart can at least be half filled again. xx
I haven't checked your blog in a few days and Oh. My. Word. the excitement when I read your last two posts. CONGRATS!!!! What a sweet blessing. Continued prayers from Alabama for you and your sweet family.
Yay!! Congrats Kellie, James and Maddie! Such an exciting and scary time but so worth it in the end.
<3 and prayers,
Ashley
I am so happy and excited for the three of you! Maddie is going to be such a proud big sissy and this baby will be surrounded with so much love and have a very special guardian angel watching over him/her. Take care of that little jellybean!! My son is 6 months and I have been following your blog since February and it feels like I know your family personally and I enjoy following your blog everyday! You and your husband are an inspiration!!!!
Ihave been following you for awhile now and I have to just say..CONGRATS!!!! I've prayed so hard for you, harder than I have ever prayed. Prayers work & you are living proof. You ar an amazing woman & God will give you amazing things. Congratualtions again & can't wait to see belly pictures!!
Ihave been following you for awhile now and I have to just say..CONGRATS!!!! I've prayed so hard for you, harder than I have ever prayed. Prayers work & you are living proof. You ar an amazing woman & God will give you amazing things. Congratualtions again & can't wait to see belly pictures!!
Congrats on your miracle and I know Maddie is up in Heaven smiling at the fact she is going to be a big sister :]]
hey kellie .. since i know you read these comments i wanted to show you an article that my friend posted on fb.. http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/18/health/no-bumpers-cribs-sids-parenting/index.html
i thought that you would be happy to know that the AAP has come out against crib bumpers and the safety concerns with infants.. maybe more ppl will start following the trend ... praying for you daily hope you have a great week
I can't even say how much I am excited for you guys! Congrats again! I'm sure you both so happy and so scared. I can't imagine, but the good news is, you will have one precious baby in heaven looking down on the new precious baby that is coming soon. If you need any advice or tips I am a stay at home mommy of 3. I have a 5 year old and 16 month old twins. And thank you for sharing your ultrasound photo, your little gummy bear is adorable already. Take care!
Congrats on you second child, I am also do in May around Mother's Day! I pray for a safe pregnancy and healthy baby for you!
That's great news! Congratulations!!
This put chills through my body as I read it! Congrat you guys! I know maddie's has got to be excited she will have a little broth or little sister! God Bless this sweet baby!
Congrats, that is amazing!!
That's great news! Congratulations!!!!! May 26th is a great day, its my Birthday!!! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!!! God bless you all!!! :)
AHHHH! I ALMOST CRIED WHEN I FOUND OUT! Congrats you two!!!! You definitely deserve it! :)
I'm SO happy for you!!!!!!
What wonderful news! Im so excited for you james and big sister maddie. I know shes smiling down on all of you. Prayers for a wonderful pregnancy and a healthy delivery and baby. :)
Kelly, before I discovered your blog, I did not suspect how genuinely sorry and deeply saddened I could feel for a total stranger. Now, with this wonderful news, I just discovered of totally happy and excited I can be for that same person, who don't feel quite a stranger anymore.
I don't quite know how much real faith or belief I have (or don't) but the death of Maddie certainly has made me doubt/loath/hate God more than a few times. And now, the coming of her little brother/sister has made me believe in/love him !!
Maddie is your first daughter, always will be, there is no doubt or even question of that. But I've always been convinced that the only true relief of pain of her loss you'd have would be to hold another child of yours, and now it's come true. I guess it kind of closes the circle of grief and self learning and finding a new "normal" within just one year.
Maddie has changed my life, she certainly has changed yours, and she has touched uncountable people accros the world.
May you constantly share and celebrate that new life with her.My hubby and I have been struggling for over two years for another baby (our little girl is trhee), been through 2 unsuccessfuk IVF's and whatmore. Well, if there was only one extra baby in store for the two of us, I'm still genuinely happy it went to you, who needed it the most.
Love you Kelly, bask in the moment, pregnancy is a special time, and you're a special lady.
and now you will have something WONDERFUL to fill your days!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Maddie of course will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...you will ALWAYS love your little girl with your WHOLE HEART! but babies are amazing little beings...they fill spots in your heart that you wwere unaware of being empty! AND EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM HAVE THEIR OWN PLACE THERE! May your days now be filled with happiness and health!! much love to you both!
donna from california
Kellie, I had forgotten that you take Lovenox. I have a history of high risk pregnancies and was also taking Lovenox, but I recently miscarried. I have a nearly full RX of Lovenox still in the sealed individual wrappers. I've been staring and wondering what to do with them. It's such an expensive RX I hated to just throw it away. If you are would like them, I would be happy to send them to you. Like I said, they are sealed in the individual packages. I hope you do not think I'm strange for asking you if you want them, like I said I just hate to see them go to waste. You can contact me through my blog if you are would like me to mail them to you.
BTW, so so so HAPPY about your new little one!! I've been so looking forward to this announcement! I highly respect how you waited until after Maddie's day to announce.
Love,
Jennifer
http://wesleyandjenniferminor.blogspot.com/
Congrats! How exciting :) And so excited for you and James! I usually don't post, but I love reading your blog. I will def. keep you in my prayers.
<3 Ash
i can't even explain how happy i am for you. i started following your blog the day of maddie's funeral. my baby girl was 3.5 months old at the time. i cried along with you and prayed for you and your family. i continue to do both to this day. this is truly a blessing that maddie sent you to show you she's ok and that she loves you! i wish you luck and can't wait to read about this pregnancy and your new little baby!
Hi Kellie,
It's Angie from the Confidence workshop... the one who sat next to you the second day.
I have thought about you and James and your families many times since the end of May and have checked out your blog to see how you have been doing...
I just saw the news that you are pregnant. Sending you positive thoughts, love, energy, and best wishes for a healthy pregnancy. You are an amazing woman and mother and both you and James were blessed to be parents to Maddie as was she to have you as parents. She is smiling from above and will watch over you both and your little Gummy Bear.
Angie
London, Ontario Canada
Kellie, congratulations. I follow several blogs, but much like Thalia said I do not post. I am a grandmother to 4 adorable children. My daughter was also diagnosed with a blood clot during her 2nd pregnancy. After several weeks of intense leg pain and several trips to the ER, they finally diagnosed a clot from the groin to the top of the knee. She too was classified high risk and each subsequent pregnaacy is treated high risk and shots are required as well. God is good. I will be praying for you and baby. God Bless.
Yeah yeah yeah! My younger sis is also pregnant with her rainbow baby. May this pregnancy be blessed and your gummy bear stay sticky :)
Congrats!!! I am so happy for you and your husband. I am praying you have a healthy and easy pregnancy.
Many blessings to you and James. I am so happy for you! Your faith is amazing, you have taught us all so much!
Prayers to you all
Marie
Congratulations to you both! Just wanted to say that we almost share a due date! Mine is May 24th! Also my second child. I will pray for you and the baby. I am going through the same things you are right now (pregnancy wise)
I will be praying for you a happy and healthy safe pregnancy. Can't wait to find out what "she" is.
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you guys!! I was on Zofran for the entire time with both of my pregnancies. And with my son was in the ER for the first of 10 IVs for fluids and IV Zofran at 7 weeks and they tested my HcG levels at that time and were suspicious of twins. He turned out too be only one baby. I will pray for a safe and healthy pregnancy for you and a healthy baby!! :)
congrats! your baby is due on my birthday! it's a great day and i know lots of special people that were born on that day!
Congrats that so wonderful.
Best of luck,
Melissa from NJ
Congratulations. I have been away from your blog for a little while and just read your blessed news. Have you seen this: http://thestir.cafemom.com/baby/127217/techy_parents_create_cutest_baby?utm_medium=sm&utm_source=rss&utm_content=baby_rssfeed
Since you love photography, I thought you might want to do something similar. May God continue to bless you and keep you in his care.
trishabear1970 at yahoo dot com
Congratulations Kellie & James! I pray for a safe and healthy pregnancy, deliver, and life with your little Gummy Bear! Just a prediction, but I think she'll be a girl :)
I came across your blog a while ago, and haven't checked in in a while, but decided to just to see how you were doing, and bc I was wondering if you were pregnant for some reason I had a feeling...and am so happy for you! Because of your blog I found out more about SIDS and the monitors that are available, and will be getting one for my baby that is on the way...and crazy enough due May 26th as well! Congratulations again!
Beth from Chicago
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