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redheadmama
	Age: 25 Country: USA Province/region: City: Partner: Husband - RedheadDada Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: No Occupation: Homemaker & Wife & Mommy
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Redhead Wifey--

I married Redhead Husby in May 2007. He's the most wonderful gift from God, and I am daily blessed by my loving & sacrificial husband. There isn't a day that goes by when I don't wonder why the Lord ever gave me such a blessing! I am very thankful.

On July 6, 2007 we found out we were expecting our first baby (that's when we became Redhead Mama and Redhead Dada). We were overjoyed! But a number of weeks later, I miscarried. We named our baby Covenant Hope. This was a very trying experience for us, and we grew closer together and also closer to God through the struggle.
Very soon thereafter, we were blessed with another baby! On September 15, 2007 we found out we were expecting "Baby Two"! This was a wonderful pregnancy and resulted in giving birth on May 23, 2008 to the most beautiful boy I've ever held. His name is Gabriel David (aka Redhead Boy), and he is the love of our life.
On March 23, 2009 we found out that God had blessed my womb with "Baby C", due around Thanksgiving. But then on March 30, 2009 our little Redhead Baby was lost in a miscarriage. We named our baby Glory Hesed (Hesed is a Hebrew word describing God's covenantal love and faithfulness). Again we felt crushed beneath a mountain. And yet we know that God is good, and works all things together for the good of those who love Him. We survive trials by His grace alone.
On May 25, 2009 we found out that yet again God blessed my womb with a baby! "Little Babe" was due on Feb 2, but on June 20, 2009 we lost our sweet child at 7 1/2 weeks. We named this little one Promise Anastasis which means "promise of resurrection."
We spent the summer of 2009 working with a reproductive endocrinologist, undergoing testing and research. We were able to uncover borderline low progesterone and hypothyroidism -- both of which we are able to address regularly and easily! We are so thankful for that. I also have high FSH and high LH, and although we are currently uncertain what that means for our future, there isn't anything we can do about it. :)
On October 14, 2009 we found out that we were expecting our fifth arrow. It was a long sequence of weeks with good results, bad results -- beautiful heartbeats on ultrasounds but ridiculously low hormones. After seven weeks in our family, our Peace Nikonos joined his siblings in heaven. The baby's name means "peace of the One who overcame" or "peace of the Victor." We love and miss this child so much -- the vacancy in our home is painful and devastating.

Four children in heaven.
One child in our home.
We still want a large family, and feel called to have a housefull of little redhead kiddos. We know that God has given us this desire, and that He delights in giving us the desires of our hearts. So we plod onward by faith, prayerfully seeking the Lord's will & wisdom in all of this.

May God have mercy upon our family. May He fill our home with laughter and dancing.

As far as my mommying practices... I am "into" cloth diapering (cuz it's cheaper, hehe), babywearing (cuz it makes life easier, hehe), breastfeeding (hello easy!), making my own baby food (have you ever seen the Beaba Babycook?)... I am not, however, a true "hippie mama" as I like to say. I'm not crazy about organic food and especially not organic clothing. lol. Yes, I drink coffee (although decaf these days, hehe) and eat refined sugar. Yes, I do [most] vaccinations. I am a stay-at-home wife & mommy, spending my days serving my family, keeping my home, cooking from scratch, learning to be frugal, training my son, and preparing to homeschool in a few years.
So now you know a little of my mommying philosophy. :) I love people who have similar practices/convictions, and also those who differ from me. I love to glean from others' experiences.

Message me if you'd like to chat. I love talking about babies, encouraging others through miscarriages, and being myself -- I'm pretty open & honest about things.

Blessings to you, and may you have many olive plants around your table (Psalm 128).

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Diane-taketwo - Thursday, 5 November
Melissa, I am praying for peace of mind for you... truth - it is going to be a nerve wracking pregnancy for quite some time I think, but we will all be here to support you and pray for you both! (Or whatever way people choose to send you support - just knowing you're in everyone's hearts and minds must be comforting :) About the bleeding, I hope it slows soon, but remember it is the blood seen on last weeks ultrasound, that clot is now gone, and you need to expel it. See it as making your babies home 'neater' ;) A little 'womb service', if you will - ugh, that was bad! : P

readyfor2 - Thursday, 5 November
Jenny told me all is well with your bean! Ia m so happy! x

firstmommy08 - Thursday, 5 November
Thank you all for your prayers but I did no get the answer I was wanting. HCG was only 14. I have to go to the OB first thing in the morning. Progesterone was only 1.5. They're talking about maybe doing a D & C over the weekend.

My heart is broken - once again. Please keep Scott & I in your prayers. He's just as upset as I am which breaks my heart even more....

Megs83 - Thursday, 5 November
Red- I am so unbelievably excited over your miracle. I was very upset when I read that you had started bleeding. I was so sure that God was going to answer my prayers for your baby. Praise God! He did! I was still praying, even today, that God would still work a miracle and your baby would be ok. It shouldn't suprise me but I am always overwhelmed when God answers my prayers in this big of a way. I am so happy for you! Love, Megan

*TTCafter2angels* - Thursday, 5 November
Woohooo!!! Im over the moon with joy for you!! Im actually crying. I just called my hubs to tell him and he told me that your situation gives him hope and faith that we can do it. Little redhead bun in the oven is going to be a strong individual...just like mommy! Congrats again Girlie...and take it easy!! *big hugs*

firstmommy08 - Thursday, 5 November
labs drawn girls.... waiting game now begins.

Diane-taketwo - Thursday, 5 November
Yes ma'am this is THE big appointment - blood work results will be discussed and I will share every detail with you this evening when I get home :) I am warm from head to toe after hearing your news today. Stories like this really renew my faith - Know I pray for you and your family (including the new member you are growing) daily and will continue to do so! Hug back at ya baby!! Loves ya! XXOOXX

Amber J - Thursday, 5 November
I just want to say again how happy I am that your baby is ok! What a time you have just been through, but it was sooooo worth the wait hey?!! Wonderful news! You can relax and be happy now! xxxxx

beverleyfox - Thursday, 5 November
HI I READ UR COMMENT AND JUST WANTED TO SAY IM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS XXX ITS HEARTBREAKING X

jekajoy - Thursday, 5 November
Hey there, I'm so sorry for what you are going through. My best friend (Fallenangel) is in this week so I pop in from time to time to see what's going on. I read your profile, and saw you do cloth diapers, could you give me any advice?

firstmommy08 - Thursday, 5 November
I need all your prayers today Ladies!!! I get my 2nd HCG blood test and I'll know the results by the evening. When I went potty this morning, I wipe and there was light pink spotting. One once & then again once. So, I'm a little anxious but I KNOW THIS IS COMPLETELY NORMAL. I had it with Dakota and this is about the time I had it til like week 7. I'm trying to have peace & calmness. I may call the dr's office and ask them to check my progesterone to easy my mind too. (and hubby's too)

butterfly-angel - Wednesday, 4 November
Melissa...
oh hun I am so, so sorry...my heart is crushed, I feel broken for you, my heart is breaking...I want to run over there and hold you in my arms...I will bring kleenx and soup and muffins...Oh hun, I don't even know what to say...I hate that you have to go through this again - I hate that you have to hurt so much again...please know that I am thinking of you - holding you - carrying you, through this very dark time...
love you xxx
I am so sorry...

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold...

-Psalm 18:2

blessedbeyondbelief - Wednesday, 4 November
I agree that is it for his Glory, but at the moment it is hard to believe that. I have come along way since Seth was stillborn, but at that time. I have since then regained my Christian strength. I hope it just gets stronger in time. I am praying for you. I am terribly sorry this is happening all over again. Please tell your husband that I am also praying for him. I hope you have the strength for the next few days. I am hurting with you!

blessedbeyondbelief - Wednesday, 4 November
Thank you! We'll see!

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10-8-2009 - This Is What It Is...
08-7-2009 - Miscarriage Etiquette
03-7-2009 - encouragement for this mourning mommy
27-6-2009 - The Love of God
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