COOSEFAN Report post Posted January 12, 2014 Howdy all! I've been wanting to post something for a long time now but as you'll soon learn priorities for me have changed drastically these past 37 weeks! As some of you have noticed, I haven't been on here near as much as I used to. I'm always checking in via my phone but rarely can take the time to sit down at the computer and log in. I wanted to apologize again to those who have received late reply's to emails and PM's, thanks for your understanding! Brief background… My wife and I have always thought having kids of our own was not a possibility, we didn't go thru all the tests with the doctors but enough to know odds were stacked against us. We both felt adoption must be God's plan for us so that was the road we were getting ready to go down, but then she got pregnant last December!!! We were SO excited, but unfortunately our excitement lasted just several weeks and she had a miscarriage. Losing that opportunity was devastating for us both as we felt it may have been our one shot at it. With new hope that at least it was possible for us to get pregnant, our Doctor put us on meds and a schedule and in no time, 36 weeks and 4 days ago we got pregnant again! This time everything has been perfect, with the exception of some pre term contraction issues back in November which put ALL of my hunting on hold, but it's been worth it! So basically, for those that have wondered where I've been, I've been watching life make an AMAZING change! I'm extremely excited, extremely scared, and extremely blessed all in the same moment! The due date is Feb. 5th but the Doc recently said the baby is in position to come any day and if so everything will be fine!!! We are having a girl and her name will be "Ariel". We decided on that name because it means "Lion of God", or a person who brings people to God and she has definitely brought my wife and I closer to God and are so appreciative and blessed! So there it is, I'm still around and soon I'll be blowing up this site with "Proud Papa" posts and stories about this next chapter in my life! Thanks all and hope this next year is a great one for everyone! JIM> Here's my favorite recent pic, Drake seems to know what's up, he's gonna be a great "Big Brother"! 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adicted Report post Posted January 12, 2014 Good for u bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted January 12, 2014 I know exactly what your going thru (pre pregnancy) a huge congratulations to you both!!! I hope all goes well. Your one step ahead of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bojangles Report post Posted January 12, 2014 congrats! and may there be a few more to come!! I love my kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Nice. Congratulations to you and your lovely wife. Hope everything works out. Hopefully big brother will not get too jealous with the new edition to the family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Great story......I is what life is about....great pic and best of luck to you two you will take great care of that little one.......love'm to death....congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Awesome. Congrat's too you guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazpilot25 Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Congrats! Very exciting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HUNT Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Awesome for you two. Prayers are with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Congratulations to you and your wife! Your journey is about to become even more exciting, rewarding, sometimes frustrating but oh so beautiful! You're going to be a great dad Jim, hold on it's going to be a amazing ride! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
'Ike' Report post Posted January 13, 2014 That's awesome, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Cool! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajohunter Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Congrats to you and your family Jim! I was just thinking about where you have been yesterday. Looking forward to your proud papa posts!!! God Bless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Holy cow! I was wondering what happen to ya, but I see God has it all under control. Congrats to you both made my evening Jim. Blessing on your new family. Ernest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
