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I forgot to put one more thing in the last post... I wanted to tell yall our names we have picked.

Boy name- Kysen Allin (Allin is my dad's middle name) Nickname- Ky
Girl name- Brynlee Ann (Ann is Shaylor's mom's middle name) Nickname- Bryn

Time Flies

I can't believe we are almost half down with our pregnancy. I am 19 1/2 weeks, and it is going by so fast. We are registering at the hospital this week, we are so excited!

We are going to the doctor on Nov 10th, our anniversary, that would be when we found out what the gender is, but we don't want to. Some days I want to know really really bad, and other days I think about the incredible experience we will have when we meet our bundle of joy. Those of you that know me, know that I hate surprises, but this is one that I am really looking forward to. The nice part about not finding out is the planning began a long time ago. The nursery is already painted grey. Shaylor's step dad is making our crib, and my mom is making the bedding. Our bundle of joy is already spoiled rotten. Our colors are black, grey, white, yellow and a little turquoise. It is all so pretty together. I can't wait to post pictures and show you.

We do have a prayer request... I have been very sick this whole pregnancy. I have lost a lot of weight. The doctor is finally very concerned. I have until the 10th to gain weight or we are going to have to go another way. I didn't ask too many questions because I don't want to know what is going to happen. Our baby is growing, but taking all of my nutrients. I am on a prescription which helps some, and I eat, just can't eat a lot! So, please pray that I gain weight. I don't want to know what road we are going to have to go down if I don't gain anything.

I am still and forever will be grateful at the continued love and support my blog family shows me. I am overwhelmed but what God has shown me through many of you. Thanks again!

Milestone

I am so excited to finally get to announce to our blog family that I am 12 1/2 weeks pregnant. I am due March 25th. We are so excited and thrilled.

We want to thank all of you for your continued prayers, love, and support. We definitely felt them. We know that God has blessed us with a miracle. Please continue to pray that everything goes smooth. We are so excited to share in this next chapter of our lives with yall.

Nothing big

I know it has been awhile since I have updated. Pleae continue to pray for Shaylor and I, and that God's will be done!

Hannah's Hope

This book is incredible. If you know someone that is dealing with infertility, miscarriage, or even adoption loss please go buy this book for them. Before you give it to that person, read the end of ever chapter, this is the part for family and friends. A lot of times, I know it is hard to talk to a person dealing with any of the 3 areas above, you don't want to say the wrong thing. So it has some really good pointers for you. You can even read the book to have a better understanding of what that person is feeling. It has hit everything on the head about my thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. This book was recommended to us by a couple that has been dealing with infertility for 6 years and they are finally expecting through many trials. Their testimony is incredible.

Once again here is the info- Hannah's Hope written by Jennifer Saake

Just in case you are wondering, it didn't happen for us last month, so we have started all over again. We will be doing the IUI around July 1-3, so please say an extra prayer for us! Thanks!

Calling for lots of Prayers, Please!

I went to the doctor to this morning to get my follicles measured. I had one, but remember that's all it takes. It measured at a 26, which is the largest I have ever had! It was on my left ovary, and they are never on my left. So please pray that this is our month!

Update Time!

I guess it is time for an update. I know you were all sitting at the edge of your seat to hear one.

No, I am not pregnant. We were hoping, then all the cousins would have a birthday in January, and how much fun would that have been?

My levels did go up, Praise God! I still have to take clomid though because we all know without it, they wouldn't be where they need to be.

Once again, it was another heartache, another pity party for the Richards! I just wish I knew why we were chosen to go down this path.

The hardest thing I think for me is we have now started month 3. Our window of opportunity is 3-6 months. I am freaking out that we are halfway there. I don't know what will happen if we reach the 6th month and we are still not pregnant. My doctor told me that after 6 months we were pretty much a lost cause unless we want to do In Vitro (IVF) which is about $15,000. So we don't see that in our future unless we win the lottery. So, I just hope and pray that God will bless us before it gets to that point.

My husband has been amazing! I know it is so hard on him to watch me suffer month after month after month. As hard as I try to not cry or get upset, it always happens when he holds me and just says "It's OK, I love you!" It's crazy how just those few small words are the biggest support you could ask for. I try to be there for him too, I know this can't be easy for him either. I am just thankful to have a husband that loves me, cares for me, and makes me feel better. At least I can say God blessed me with the most amazing man!!!!!!!