Day 4 Update: Long Day On The Monitor

Day 4 Update: Long Day On The Monitor

AM: We’re having trouble passing our morning heart test. Kids moved. I moved. Heartbeats are too similar to differentiate. Most troubling, Jayce’s heart has dipped too low several times. Doc said they are watching closely and are not prepared to take...
Day 4 Update: Long Day On The Monitor

Day 3 Evening Update: Doppler Test

Friday AM: Today’s main event was a Doppler test. This looks at blood flow, volume, rate, etc. for Jayce and his support system. The test showed no improvement since Wednesday, the day we had our first Doppler test at the specialist’s office. The results...
Day 4 Update: Long Day On The Monitor

Surprise Hospital Visit: Day 2

It’s about 9 am on Thursday. Josiah and I have finished our first night in the hospital. Not what I thought I’d be doing a few days before Christmas 2018, but it could be worse. There is a lot to be thankful for. The convertible couch/bed for Josiah that...
How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Brides

On October 21 2018, we celebrated our first year of marriage! As I thought about what I was doing one year ago, I got to thinking about our culture’s stereotype of bridal behavior. It’s…not flattering. This is a time of high-stress. Even for the most...
How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Girlfriends

How to Not Be a Psychopath: For Girlfriends

Ah, dating. The time when hormones rage and everything takes on a manic, slightly color-saturated quality. We all had that teenage friend or cousin who became an absolute psychopath when they entered a dating relationship. My thoughts on how to avoid this, be you 15...