Pictures, Doctors, Flowers, and BYU Football

First, the promised picture of the shadow box. I love it.

Second, the promised update about the doctor’s visit on Friday.

It was hard for me to go back to the hospital to meet with the specialist because the last time I met with her I had Collin. But the visit went good. She told us that my placenta had several recent strokes. I have what’s called Factor V and am more prone to blood clots. These strokes in the placenta restricted the blood/nutrient flow to Collin. She said that in the future pregnancy this problem can be prevented by taking baby aspirin, which is a blood thinner, and possibly receiving Heparin shots (also a blood thinner). Anyways, this was great news for us and we are very hopeful that we won’t have problems with future pregnancies. I just wish I didn't have to lose my son to figure all of this out.

Third, Chris surprised me with flowers in my car : ) I was having a really rough day...I missed Collin so much and Chris had to leave for school early in the morning and wasn’t going to be home until late at night so I wasn't going to see him all day. I was about to leave work to go home when he texted me and wanted me to meet him for Dinner. I was really excited because that meant I would get to see him. I walked to my car and there were flowers, my favorite gum, and a really thoughtful note – it was just what I needed. I have the best husband!

And Finally, BYU football. Yesterday Chris and I went to the game with some of my family. And they won! yay! One of the best parts about them winning is I get to have a happy husband for the weekend. You see, I love watching the football games and when BYU loses I'm disappointed for about a minute or so and then I'm totally over it. Chris on the other hand is devastated (okay maybe devastated is a strong word..but you get the picture).