He's HERE!!!!

I have been so bad about blogging! I am going to try to do better because I know there are many friends and family that read this and want to keep up to date on our lives, and our new addition.

Kysen Allin Richards entered this world on March 16th. He weighed 6 pound 9 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. We had a very long and hard delivery. I was at an 8 for over 4 hours. Kysen became stressed and only liked one position and that was with me on all fours. As I am sure you can picture me on all fours with an epidural. It was exciting, let me tell you. At one point, they came in and prepped us for a c-section. My doctor came in and said we are going to try having this baby first. I am so thankful for someone like her. The scary part was I looked up and saw about 10 doctors and nurses standing around with so many different tools, this doesn't include my doctor and the 2 nurses that were helping me. My heart dropped though when I heard the roll call and NICU was a part of that. Luckily my doctor made it happen and we didn't have to have a c-section. When he came out he barely whimpered so of course I was so worried that something was wrong. Shaylor reassured me numerous times he was ok. They had to run a bunch of test before I could hold or see him, which took about 30 minutes. We later learned that our son had more of a whimper than a cry. Once he hit 2 weeks, he showed us his lungs.

God truly has blessed us with a miracle. Many of you that read our blog are the ones that said countless prayers for us. We cannot thank you enough for the love and support you have shown us. I cry every time I think about who God has put in our lives. It amazes me that there are people out there that read our blog and prayed for us. I hope our story can touch some lives and give people hope. I thought I would never be where we are today, but now I look back and thank God for the trial He gave us.

So Blessed

We have had 2 baby showers so far, and are just so overwhelmed by the love people have shown us. It truly is amazing how blessed we really are.

Kysen's room is slowly coming together. Thank goodness for all the goodies we have gotten so far. I see other people that are due in March already have everything finished, and we are no where close to that. Trying to organize everything has been really fun. I have had to make some sacrifices and give up my closet to Ky could have somewhere for his clothes, and toys. I got rid of a lot of clothes, but the hardest part was to get rid of about 30 pairs of shoes. I cried! On a more positive note, we do have the necessities we need to have a baby right now: car seat, bassinet, and some clothes.

I know that Shaylor and I both could never express how much we appreciate everything that has been done for us and our blessing!

It's a...

BOY!!!!! We weren't going to find out, but there was no denying what we saw. So Kysen Allin Richards will be making his debut in March, hopefully as close to March 25th as possible.

I didn't gain any weight but I didn't lose any weight, so we are going to just keep trucking on. Kysen is growing and is healthy, which is our main prayer. My belly is growing which is so much fun now that people can tell that I am pregnant and not just fat. It is amazing to feel him kick and turn. It truly is a God thing to feel a baby inside of you. Every little kick, move, etc. I am reminded of what God has blessed us with.

Here is a picture of me at 20 weeks, I am now 23 weeks:

OOPPPSSSS

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!