Update

I have the most amazing family ever.
I posted my last blog post after hitting an emotional rock bottom and I can't believe how uplifted and comforted I have been since then. I know that many of you have fasted and prayed for us and I have to tell you that we can all feel it and know that it's working.
The biggest positive change is probably my ability to cope better. I have felt a lot of peace and comfort and have been able to look at Hadley's options more clearly. I was able to get her in to see her pediatrician, who recommended a developmental pediatrician and we have an appointment set to see him at the end of March. (Side note: apparently this doctor has been known to quickly thrown down diagnosis, so we're prepared to see a different doctor to get a second opinion if it gets to that point.) Hadley has done well at her therapies and has been improving in slight ways, such as eating PB&J sandwiches (with a fork, but still!) and answering some yes and no questions. Hadley has also expressed interest in potty training and will go #1 on the potty before her bath time and actually went #2 today! She grabbed my hand and said "Poopin'" and I just thought I needed to changer her diaper, but she led me upstairs and had me help her get her pants off and then she went poop on the potty! So exciting, I even had to take a picture of the finished product! I never thought potty training was in the cards for us for at least another six months, so I'm pleased as punch.

This week I also switched to a wonderful OBGYN who saw my history and what has been happening in this pregnancy and recommended bed rest from work. This OB is the stake patriarch and was the one who gave Levi his patriarchal blessing this summer. In the blessing he specifically said we would have more children, even though we were convinced we wouldn't be able to conceive/stay pregnant again. I told him this at my first appointment with him and he was so excited and said that he was going to write it in his journal. I love knowing a man with a very close connection to Heavenly Father will be delivering my baby and I've heard stories about how in-tune he is and has been known to make decisions that have ended up saving babies lives. The power of the priesthood is so amazing.
Today is my second full day on bed rest and it's been interesting trying to figure out how I will be structuring my days until the baby arrives. I want to spend every moment I can working with Hadley on her speech and other issues. Hadley recently decided she is done with naps, which is a bit of a bummer, but she still goes in her room for "quiet time" and that gives me a chance to rest and regroup. Today I actually laid down with her and fell asleep myself and woke up to find her snoozing away...so I tiptoed out and that's how I'm able to blog for a second. :)

I got a new calling at church and I'm so excited. It's a Relief Society meeting committee member calling, which is fantastic since I adore going to that each week and now I'll get to help those sisters. It may be a somewhat made-up calling, but it's perfect for me during this time of growth and study as we prepare for the temple.

Speaking of the temple...we have our date set! Levi and I will be sealed in the Salt Lake temple on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 3pm. Summer is my absolute favorite time of year, so to get married on the first day of summer, and the longest day of the year, means the world to me. The room holds 45 people, I believe, so I will be sending out a more formal invite to all of you when the day gets closer. I am so excited and I am even more excited knowing that our little boy will be there with us. Tears!!
Thank you again to everyone who thought about us, prayed for us, fasted for us, etc. We are so blessed and continue to be amazed at the power that relying on our Heavenly Father has given us. I will continue to update, but for now I'm going to try to get some reading in before Hadley wakes up from this rare nap.
Love you all!