Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Blessings Beyond Belief.

As most of you know, Kaydree and Karsyn were both born by C-sections at 36 weeks after months of bed rest due to preterm labor. For some unknown reason I have a thin uterine wall and a lot of scar tissue from c-sections. Which makes is difficult for me to carry a baby and difficult for the doctors to get to the baby via a c-section.
We were told by 3 doctors that we should consider not having anymore children. In fact we were told that we shouldn't. For three years we accepted this advice. We started the foster to adopt program a little over a year ago and didn't feel like it was the right road for us for numerous reasons, mainly the timing of it.
We then began fasting, praying and pondering about having another baby. I received 3 Priesthood blessings, one from Pres. Holt, Bishop Delong and B. Moss in trying to make the right decision. After attending the temple, fasting and much prayer we found a doctor who looked at my chart and said, "We can get you through it." After much more contemplation and prayer we both felt really good about trying to bring another child into our family and decided to leave it up to the Lord.
After months of trying, ovulation tests, numerous pregnancy tests, we took a little break while we went to Florida and debated on seeking fertility help. Benjy just wanted a couple of months to get "in shape" so that his blood work would be stellar!;-)

Funny how things work...when we stopped trying.....Much to our surprise we are happy to announce that we are ecstatic about the little spirit that will be joining our family. Baby number three is on its way! I got the best birthday present ever!
We are so grateful for the thoughts and prayers that have already been sent our way!

39 comments:

Samantha Hussong said...

Congratulations Again!!!! We are so happy for you. You both are great parents and Kaydree and Karsyn will be great big sisters. After we left Pizza Ranch that night Gabe asked my if I had a baby in my tummy cuz he just heard us talking, too funny.

Samantha Hussong said...

Oh yeah - guess we won't be doing our 5K this summer!!!!!!!!

Elizabeth said...

Congratulations. I am so happy for you guys and hope that this will be an uneventful pregnancy. What is your due date? I bet Kaydree and Karsyn are so excited.

Miss you guys and wish you all the best!

jodyy said...

Oh, wow, congratulations!! I am so excited for you

Crystal said...

Awesome! I am so excited for you!! You and Benji are wonderful parents. Hopefully someday I'll be able to meet Karsyn and your new little one.

Jackie said...

I am so excited for you guys!!!! That is such a blessing for your family!! Congrats and I am sure it will be adorable as are your little girls :D

Tammy said...

Congratulations Kris!!

photogirl said...

Kris,
I am sooooo happy for you both! I know how much this means to you and the agony you have been through to get to this point. Congrats and you will be in our prayers.

Kathy

Kerry said...

Congrats Kris and Benjy...what fantastic news! May you be blessed with a comfortable pregnancy!

The "Serene" Life said...

I'm sitting in my office at work with tears in my eyes......what great, great news....I am so happy for your family......congratulations!

Heathertime said...

That is so great!! Congrats!!!

Audrey said...

Please note that I am still jumping up and down with excitment!!!

Janice Anderson said...

How wonderful. It is so typical that couples get pregnant when they stop stressing over it. Congratulations!! Yours is a family that ought to have as many children as possible, and now this is MORE than possible. It is real. Thanks be to God.

The Miller Family said...

Yay! We are thrilled for you guys! How far along are you, and what's your due date? I'm so excited, I can hardly even stand it!

Congrats again! Your girls will be such great big sisters!!!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! WHAT GOOD NEWS... NOW YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF ALSO. . WE'LL REALLY KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. LOVE AUNTIE JANET AND UNCLE EDDIE.

Barb: said...

Wow! Congratulations--what awesome news! I am so happy for you!

Tim Larsen said...

WOOT! WOOT!

Chris said...

Congratulations! Sounds like a Christmas baby to me. Sending lots of prayers your way for a very cherished pregnancy. Take care.

Laurel Criddle said...

Yay! We are so excited for you guys! Can't wait to meet little baby villarreal #3!

Brenda said...

YEA!!!!
Huzzah!!!
WOOO HOOO!!!

Nikole Kelzenberg said...

What amazing news! Shall we place bets on when Brynn asks if she can have a baby brother or sister?! :)

Congratulations. I am very excited for you and your family.

Angie said...

Wonderful news! Congratulations!!!
(This is the first time I've ever heard about someone's pregnancy from my husband first!)

Linz said...

This news has made my day!! I am incredibly happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys make the cutest babies.

Tina said...

omg as soon as I saw your email I thought, she's pregnant!! CONGRATS!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Kris and Benjy!

The Seaman Family said...

Yippie and CONGRATS!! We can't wait. You guys have an amazing family and how fun it will be to bring another bundle of joy into it!! We can't wait!

shantel said...

Congrats again!!

You have been in our prayers and will be up until you make it to your 38 weeks!!

I must say I'm pretty excited to have a preggo buddy!!

Nicole said...

Congratulations, you guys! I have a feeling the Lord knew exactly what he was doing in timeing this all out.

Andie said...

Glad to see such exciting news. Congratulations.

Luann said...

Congratulations, you are such a great mama, I am so happy to hear that you will have another little spirit to share your love with.

Prayers being lifted for a mellow pregancy.

PS. Love seeing the comments again I missed the interactive feel of them.

Danielle L. Lampert said...

Congratulations! You will be in my prayers.

Linda said...

This is the best news ever!!! I am so happy for your family! What a wonderful blessing!!!!

Serena said...

Congratulations Kristen and Benjy! We are so excited for you and will keep you in our prayers that all will be well!!

Sarah said...

Congratulations!!! That is such great news. I hope that everything goes well and that you are feeling okay. When are you due?

Jamie said...

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. I bet your girls are excited:)When are you due?

Anonymous said...

Hooray!! Now you get to be pregnant with me and JoDell! We are very happy for you and your family! Everything will go smooth for sure!

Ashton & Co. said...

Congratulations! We are REALLY happy for you guys! What a miracle. We really hope all goes well. We are thinking about you guys! There's nothing sweeter than a new baby! Yeah!!!!

MOE said...

congrats. we are so happy for you.

Unknown said...

OH! my children you could imagine the joy we feel. We know everything will be fine, because we are praying for you evry single day. We are experiencing the tender mercies that come from above. We love you.

Jerry and Delia in Othello