UGH....

it just doesn't ever seem to end! Brie had her appointment this morning with the pediatric dentist. She needs to have two cavities filled, and eight sealants put on her back molars, two crowns, and they have to do it all under IV sedation because she cant use ketamine as an anesthestic. Turns out that the insurance company doesn't cover that stuff because they are all "baby" teeth and will fall out anyway. This means that it all is coming out of pocket, even though the reason she has these cavities is because of all the reflux she has. The acid has worn holes in her teeth allowing bacteria in. Wanna guess how much its going to cost?!?!?! Are ya ready for this?!?!.......... TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. For teeth that are just going to fall out when she gets older. Absolutely ridiculous. SO if anyone wins the lottery and wants to be generous, we'll be thankful recipients! HAHAHA. Don't know how we are going to pay for this, but we have to find some way so that she doesn't get an abcess in her gums from the cavity up front.

My Heart Hurts...

and I can't stop crying. First let me give you alittle background:
Lori Fraser-Turek was a drug rep where I used to work. When I was pregnant with KJ, she was pregnant with her first son, Tyler. We became friends through our connection and went to lunch together often...usually once a month or more. Then we both were put on bedrest, and we kept in contact through weekkly phone calls, cheering each other on. We both went into labor the same day, and on June 14th, 2004 I welcomed a perfect, healthy little boy into our world, at 2:18pm. At 2:24pm, Lori said goodbye to her son. We was born still at 40wks. I couldn't talk to Lori, or look her in the eye for a good six months. In fact, it wasn't really until she became pregnant the second time with her son Luke Tyler that we started becoming close again. I guess I felt like with her getting a second chance, she wouldn't feel hurt everytime she saw me or pictures of my son and new daughter. Luke Tyler was born in 2006 with no complications and was healthy. Lori and her husband Ric decided to try for one more...she became pregnant a third time and the pregnancy was rough on her. She had complete placenta Previa and was on strict bedrest for the last 20 weeks of her pregnancy. Yesterday, she started bleeding, so they headed for the hospital.
They did an emergency c-section. Lori lost too much blood, and she left the world as her new little daughter entered it. Baby Ashley Lori Fraser is small, in the NICU, and without her mommy.
I can't stop crying. I have lost a dear friend, and can only imagine what her husband is going through. Her son is only two and I am sure has no idea what's gong on. The baby is critical. All I can do is cry and hurt for her and miss her and hurt for what she has left behind. It is so unfair how god works sometimes. I know he has his reasons, but why do something like this to such a wonderful person, who has already gone through SO much pain.

The Kids School Pics!

Here are KJ and Brie's School pics. We will get Addys Pics taken when we go to Walmart and have our Christmas pics done. :)

She's Getting it!

Finally! At 15 months old to the day, Addy took her first steps! She then today took 10 steps all by herself! She is taking her time, but its such a relief to see her hit this milestone! I was beginning to think she would be crawling forever! Only downside...she's also learned how to climb the stairs! SHe will scale up them in a matter of seconds and then giggle at us from the landing. Silly girl. Lord help us when she really gets going!

For Those Who Pray

If you are the praying type, as I am, I have a very sincere prayer request. A family that I "knew" from my old church, they were the brother and sister in law of a couple in my fellowship group, lost their baby girl this week. Reese Kostjuk was born with a diaphragmatic hernia and heart defects/respiratory problems. She was in the hospital for the first 10 months of her life. She was making strides in her journey home, and a couple months ago was transitioned after many setbacks to a transitional care facility. She did well aside from a bout with pneumonia. Then, on Oct. 30th, on her first birthday, Reese was called to heaven to be with our Lord. What a precious year the Kostjuks got to spend with their baby girl. She left behind her older brother and sister, and her parents and many friends and family who cared for her deeply. She will be missed. If you could pray for wisdom for her parents, as to know what to say to their living children and grace and strength it would be much appreciated. If you want to see the whole story, please visit their blog at THE KOSTJUK FAMILY BLOG. Thanks guys.