Our little girl is due to be here in just 12 weeks and she already has her daddy wrapped around her finger.
It’s because of sweet baby “MJ” that Joe and I have decided to make some major decisions.
Joe is scheduled to go into surgery October 7th and we leave for Houston tomorrow.
This was a very scary decision to make for so many reasons, from the fear of the surgery itself to the fact we only had a few days to get everything together to be gone for a month.
The surgeon’s assistant called us and said we needed to be back in Houston in just a few days, Joe and I both nearly broke down in tears. It was all happening too fast.
But as fast as the news came, Joe changed his whole attitude and put on his game face. He said, “Let’s do it, let’s get it over with and let’s get home and focus on baby”.
That’s what parents are suppose to do. You do what is best for your child, not what is most convenient for you.
We leave for Houston tomorrow and will meet with doctors in the next few days. Joe will have a scope on Wednesday where he will be put under and doctor’s will go in with a small camera to get a look inside. They are hoping to see what the scans have shown and the surgery will be a go. They will not do the surgery if they see things that are going to be too difficult to remove.
Joe’s recovery is going to be rough and we have some really hard days ahead. He will wake up with tubes coming out of all kinds of places and we will be in the hospital for on average of 21 days.
We are lucky to have our moms and my grandma meeting us in Houston to help.
I’m packing up my pregnancy pillow and hoping there will be a pull out bed in the hospital room where I can snuggle up on and be close.
But because Joe is brave, right now the plan is to have our baby in Florida and bring her right home to her beautiful room. As a first time mommy, I can’t even begin to explain the stress this is taking off of me that we can get Joe better in time to be by my side.
I know he’s scared and I know we have no guarantees but Joe is doing this for more then himself, he’s doing it for me and for our daughter. For that, I can never thank him enough and promise you he is already the best dad around.
All eyes are on the prize. Get the tumors out. Get Joe better. Get the sweet baby home.
And what a sweet home she has to come home too. Here’s a look at Miss MJC’s room- all done.
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The nursery is adorable! A blessing to have that totally done and ready as you pack up and head to Texas. Keep us updated. Prayers that travel and appointments go as expected.
You are two of the bravest and strongest people I know. And that nursery is over the moon cool, charming, cozy, and otherwise perfect. All good energies coming your way.
I dont really know you two (3) but feel like I do through Erin Madden. My daughters Jessica Kinkoph and Erica Dickey went to OLG and Roncalli and I share the same birthday with Erin. JAN. 28th. I am an RN of 26 yrs in pediatrics and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner of 4 years. I have been following your blog and journey since before you got married. I am a cheerleader!!!!! I am praying for you and wish the very best for all 3 of you. You can’t go wrong in Houston!!!! It is my favorite place in the whole world and I hope to live and work there one day. Good luck Joe and Amanda!!!! You deserve every blessing and I will be praying for you! Oct. 7 is my dads 90th birthday. I hope that is good luck for you. Take care and your strength and bravery inspires me!!!!! XOXOXO
My prayers are with all 3 of you!
Keeping all of you in my prayers! Love the nursery!
Best Wishes from Indy to all of you! You will all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers being sent straight up! You are both so strong! I know the outcome will be good- there just isn’t room to think anything else. One of my students said in a presentation “don’t talk negative into existence” So there will only be positive! The nursery is just beautiful. A hidden kingdom for the princess 🙂
Your baby’s room is adorable!! I especially LOVE the Bears shirt!! 🙂 Sending all my love and positive thoughts your way!!! Love you!!!
Joe and Amanda, may God bless you and watch over you. We will be praying for you. Keep strong, know that you have a lot of people that love you and wish you well. You are both so strong and have such love for each other, this love will get you through the toughest days. We wish we lived by you, would love to cook and clean and run errands for you, but since we aren’t there please let us know if we can do anything fom here that will help. Since you are part of Erin’ s family, you are part of our family (Pat’s) and always will be. Prayers, love, hugs, and strength to both of you. Love, Anne and Phil
Amanda and Joe~ You are an amazing couple. I think of you all the time and have you in my prayers and thoughts! The nursery is so adorable and just perfect for your beautiful baby girl on the way! Keep us updated on Joe’s surgery and your trip to Houston. So glad you will have family there for support!!! Lots of love, Hugs and prayers to you!! Keep Smiling! Love, Scotty and Wendy
I am sending love and prayers from me and Mark. May our loved ones in heaven help you along this journey.
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