Well we are so sorry to report that we have lost the baby....Melisa has not been feeling well and we thought that was a great sign as her HCG levels were increasing, but today we found out that they didn't increase and they actually went down. We have a doctors appointment tomorrow, but the message was clear when she started cramping and bleeding with the HCG levels decreasing....unfortunately we lost the pregnancy.
Thank you for all your prayers, we are very excited that we were able to conceive and confident that God will bless us with a child someday.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Pregnant!
Here is the photo of the test that Melisa came running out of the bathroom on Wednesday morning to tell me we were going to be parents!!! Too exciting!!!
We just spent the weekend up in Michigan telling Melisa's family and that was great...we got a ton of snow, but we made it home ok!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Baby McDougall!!!
We are so incredibly blessed!!! We just found out this morning that we are going to be parents! The doctor hasn't nailed down a due date yet, but thinking mid September! We are both just thrilled!
It is very early in the pregnancy, but we are so excited about this new chapter in our lives!
Thank you to all our friends and family who have been so supportive down our path of fertility issues over the last 2 1/2 years....it has been quite a journey and it is starting to be clear on why we had to travel down that road. We will be posting more soon, about the pregnancy and some good news around my job!
Hope all is well, and God Bless!
It is very early in the pregnancy, but we are so excited about this new chapter in our lives!
Thank you to all our friends and family who have been so supportive down our path of fertility issues over the last 2 1/2 years....it has been quite a journey and it is starting to be clear on why we had to travel down that road. We will be posting more soon, about the pregnancy and some good news around my job!
Hope all is well, and God Bless!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Uncertainty
It is interesting that so many things in life feel uncertain.....I don't want to share all the details yet, but we are confident that God has a plan for us and we should have answers soon!
Unfortunately, the adoption is currently on hold because of things going on at work, we are hoping to get back into it ASAP when we know what is happening at work.
Hope everyone is well and know that we are doing well, but we are in a waiting period for a little while longer.
Unfortunately, the adoption is currently on hold because of things going on at work, we are hoping to get back into it ASAP when we know what is happening at work.
Hope everyone is well and know that we are doing well, but we are in a waiting period for a little while longer.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Happy New Year!
Well...we made it to California! Only 2 hours late! We had a pretty uneventful trip and have really enjoyed time with friends and family out here! The weather has been good and we have eaten a tremendous amount of food!
I am reading a book that has been really good. The title is, "23 minutes in Hell" I know it sounds twisted or weird, but for those who are Christians it is a great book and those who are not I think would find value in it. It is about a man who based on his account went there and came back to write about it. Of course there are those who say he was dreaming or that he is crazy, but I have really enjoyed the book. It reminds me of 90 minutes in Heaven which was another great book....just thought I would share that I was reading a book because that doesn't happen all too often!
Hope everyone is having a great week!
I am reading a book that has been really good. The title is, "23 minutes in Hell" I know it sounds twisted or weird, but for those who are Christians it is a great book and those who are not I think would find value in it. It is about a man who based on his account went there and came back to write about it. Of course there are those who say he was dreaming or that he is crazy, but I have really enjoyed the book. It reminds me of 90 minutes in Heaven which was another great book....just thought I would share that I was reading a book because that doesn't happen all too often!
Hope everyone is having a great week!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The Reason for the Season!
Merry Christmas!
Melisa and I are sitting in the Chicago airport hoping that we are not to delayed tonight! I always enjoy a good time to sit and reflect what we are thankful for! We have had such a tremendous year, from moving from Phoenix to Prescott to Chicago! We can't make up our mind and who knows what God has in store for us next. There is some uncertanty at work, but we are keeping our heads high knowing that we are not in control and wherever we are we are thankful to have each other! I think all this moving has brought us closer to each other and it has been wonderful!
There are so many who are in tough positions this year whether the loss of a loved one or loss of a job....just know that we are praying for you!
Heres to a great 2009! Merry Christmas to all!
Melisa and I are sitting in the Chicago airport hoping that we are not to delayed tonight! I always enjoy a good time to sit and reflect what we are thankful for! We have had such a tremendous year, from moving from Phoenix to Prescott to Chicago! We can't make up our mind and who knows what God has in store for us next. There is some uncertanty at work, but we are keeping our heads high knowing that we are not in control and wherever we are we are thankful to have each other! I think all this moving has brought us closer to each other and it has been wonderful!
There are so many who are in tough positions this year whether the loss of a loved one or loss of a job....just know that we are praying for you!
Heres to a great 2009! Merry Christmas to all!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Christmas!
We are heading out to warmer weather in just a week or so! It has been so cold here in the windy city, it was 16 yesterday.....as a high!!! People are not meant to live in that kind of cold! I always joke that it is -100 but it really felt that way yesterday, the winds make it bitter!
Tomorrow is Melisa's 28th b-day, we met her parents tonight for dinner, that was great!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Tomorrow is Melisa's 28th b-day, we met her parents tonight for dinner, that was great!
Hope everyone is doing well!
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