Day 2 in the NICU

Well we got through our first night without our little guy. It was very difficult to be away from him but we know that he is being well taken care of. So I know there's alot of people who are wondering what is going on with him and what we have found out. So instead of having to tell everyone every time we have some news, I thought I would update this more often. So this morning we went over there and they had just taken him to give him a barium enema. We thought we would find out today if it's the Hirschprungs disease but the enema was just another step to get them closer to diagnosing Hirschprungs Disease. So with the enema, they still think that's what it is but now to find out for sure they have to do a biopsy of the obstructed segment in his colon. They could either use a rectum gun or I believe do a colonoscopy. We were hoping they would to the rectum gun since that would not require anesthesia but they don't have one here and couldn't locate it. So first we were told either 8 or 9:30 in the morning. The surgeon will come talk to us and have us sign consents and then they will do the biopsy. I'm very anxious to talk to the surgeon so maybe some of our questions can be answered. We just went to see him. The Dr. called when I was in there. They might even do the biopsy tonight. WE'll just have to wait and see. He looks so different than what he looked like yesterday. His color is a little better. His skin isn't blotchy anymore. He's just perfect! So I took some more pictures today. We took pictures of his hands and feet. They're so big! So continue to keep us in your prayers

Colton is here

Well Colt finally decided to make his appearance in this world on Sept 8th weighing in at 9lbs 10oz. He was a big boy. He didn't want to come out. So they did a c-section. He is perfect of course. He's beautiful. He looks like his daddy and also his daddy's daddy. They all couldn't believe how big he was. The Dr. was glad she didn't make me try to push. So that's all the great news. We got some news yesterday that he might have to have surgery. He isn't pooping or keeping anything down. So they did an x-ray and found a blockage in his colon. So they're doing another test this morning and it will tell them for sure if it is what they think it is. If it's this particular disease they think it might be, then he'll have surgery to fix the problem and he will be fine. It was very difficult letting them take him to the NICU after we only had a day with him. But I know God is in control and He knows more than me. Colt is being a trooper. Every time we've gone down there, he's just so content and I'm sure has no idea anything is going on. It's probably harder for mom and dad to see him this way. So please say an extra prayer for the Craft family as we get past this hurdle in our life.

He's almost here!!

Monday will be the big day unless he comes before then. I've almost made it all the way to the end. There have been days when I thought there's no way I can make it another day but here I am. I can't believe in 3 days I'm gonna have a baby. It still seems so unreal. My last Dr. update went well. She estimated his weight still being around 7lbs11oz. We'll see how accurate she is on Monday! I was at school yesterday for 11 hours trying to get everything ready for my sub. I feel sorry for her because I have some children in my class that are really hard to handle. But I'm sure she'll be fine. She might be wanting to pull her hair out by the time I come back. I will miss the kids but I'm so excited to be home for 7 weeks with my precious little baby. I can't wait! So I'm posting some pictures from the last few weekends. There are some from 3 weeks ago when Jared and I went on what we thought might be our "last" date for a while. But we've ended up going out alot since then. We just didn't know when Colt was going to make his appearance so every time we've gone out, we thought it might be our last for a while. Then there are some from labor day. We went to Jared's sisters house. I can't believe how huge I look in the picture! This will probably be the last picture I take before I have him.


Our "last" date (not really)



This is our cousin Sara. She's really excited to meet Colt on Monday



Isn't this the sweetest picture

They were trying to take a picture to compare out bellies but someone (I won't say who) was trying to suck in...

A few shower pics

Harmony, me and Amy at one of my showers

Lex and I at one of my showers

I'm about to meet my 22 babies for the year

So school starts in 4 days. I can't believe it's already here. I've been working so much gettting my classroom ready and lesson plans ready (which aren't ready yet). I have 2 more days to be at school to be ready. Organization is my weakness. I need someone that is really organized to come in and help me! Everytime I leave, I wonder if I'll be back (or out having a baby for 6 wks). So I try to leave my room as ready as possible. Hopefully it will be alot better on Saturday when I leave. So far I have 21 kids but I'm sure it will be at least 22 by the time those last minute kids enroll. I'm so excited and nervous. I know it will be a year full of excitment. Please keep me in your prayers as I start this year off being a teacher for the first time.

As for our little man that I'm carrying.... he's doing good. Getting really big. The Dr. estimated his weight yesterday. She said right now he's about 7lbs11oz. So I hope she's not right and the estimate is off a little. Cause I still have at least 2 wks to carry him! Next week she'll check to see if I'm anywhere near ready to have him. If my body seems ready, then she'll induce me a wk or so early. I asked her if she was gonna let me have a 10 pound baby. She just laughed! I dont think she realized I was serious!

There's so many new and exciting things going on in our life right now. We really need prayers for patience and strength to get through .... well i guess the next 18 years! lol

Busy, Busy, Busy!!!!

Well, I thought the summer would slow down for us. Was I wrong or what! Now it's almost August. I started some staff development this week. This whole summer, I've only had 2 days in my classroom to start setting things up. And both of those days I left thinking I hardly got anything done! So this week, I've been getting there early and going to my classroom every chance I get. It's slowly looking like a classroom (as opposed to a storage room). I'm still working at the bank. 3 weeks from today will be my last day. Then I'll use up all my vacation and possibly some sick time before I go on maternity leave. So hopefully in the next few weeks, I'll be able to get alot more done in my classroom as i take on less and less hours at work. I have mixed emotions. I'm so excited and nervous and anxious to start teaching and meet my classroom kids. Then when I go home and see my babies nursery, I get excited and nervous and anxious about meeting my baby. I know being a mom is one of the hardest jobs but I'm am so looking forward to being able to spend 6 weeks at home and not have to worry about my bank job or school. It will just be me and the little guy. I can't wait for that day to come! So I'm going to the Dr. every two weeks now. On the 27th, I start going every week. Everything is looking good. The past two times, she said he was in the perfect position to come out. So maybe he'll surprise us all and come a little early. She did say she would induce at 39 weeks which would be Sept 8Th. But I really want him to come on his own. I guess he'll come when he's ready. I can't wait! Nothing else is really going on in our lives. Jared's working very long hours at his job. Hopefully he'll slow down pretty soon. I know he's looking forward to the baby being here too so he can have a week off of work and just be with us. (He might be begging to go back to work if Colt keeps him up all night every night)! I'm having a shower this weekend so I'll post pics after that.

A few more pics that I should've posted a long time ago

Graduation Day


Our sweet new pup. He's not really a pup. He's 4 years old. So precious!