Friday, January 16, 2009

Surprise!



Chris, Coy, and I are thrilled to announce that in late July/early August, we will be adding another member to our family! We found out that we were pregnant a week before Christmas and couldn't be more excited. Long before we discovered we were expecting, Chris & I were in prayer over this pregnancy, praying for God's perfecting timing and His will to be done. I feel that God's given me this indescribable peace that this pregnancy will be healthy, long, and uneventful!

While we still do not have an answer for Coy's very early arrival, we are being VERY cautious this time around. We have a new doctor, had a "game plan" set many months ago, and will be doing all we can to prevent another early delivery. I have been seen 3 times already and will be followed every week! I am a little over 8 weeks along and my due date is August 27th. However, due to the classical incision I had with my first c-section, I will have a scheduled c-section at 36 weeks (which is around July 30th). The reason for this is because the chances of uterine rupture are higher with a previous classical (vertical) incision after 36 weeks.

We are so thankful for all your love and support. I will keep you updated on how things are progressing. We really are so overjoyed to give Coy a sibling. He is going to be the best big brother!

31 comments:

Snap said...

Exciting news! We saw the Davis' at the Texas Bowl and Joanie shared your news, Austin's, Sinisis and Ruchti's ... ya'll are working on a baseball team! I've been waiting for the official announcement to offer congratulations.

~Rice Baseball Fans who really enjoyed watching Grit Man play

Juliette said...

Wow! That's great. I'm so excited for you three.

Julie

Anonymous said...

I thought I knew when the title was surprise what the surprise was, but when I actually saw that what I thought was right it brought tears to my eyes!!! I am so excited for you guys!!! Your VERY uneventful pregnancy will be in my prayers, along with a happy healthy addition to your family!!!
Lots of love,
Megan

redburns said...

I was hoping that was the surprise after reading the title!! Congratulations! I will keep you all in my thoughts for a healthy, happy, long pregnancy!!

Anonymous said...

Oh, my gosh! I started screaming with delight when I saw Coy's shirt and it scared the you know what out of my cat. He jumped a mile high and flew out of here away from the crazy woman at the computer. What awesome news! Many, many congrats. And still many prayers coming your way. Take it easy, but I know that will be hard with your active little man around. With love and prayers, Vicki

amy said...

oh my goodness- yippee!!!! so so excited for you guys! praying along with you for an UNEVENTFUL pregnancy. :) I know it will be great! Thanking God for baby Kolkhorst on the way!

hsturner said...

Congratulations!! I have followed your blog for a long time. Praying for a healthy 40 week pregnancy.

Missy said...

SOOO excited for you! I will definitely be praying for a smooth pregnancy. :)

Elizabeth Myatt said...

Congratulations! I found out I was pregnant with my second right when my first turned one also. Mine are 20 months apart and it's great, busy...but great. The first time you hold both those babies in your arms is amazing...praying for you and looking forward to the end of July!

Unknown said...

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you guys!! Coy's going to be an awesome BIG BROTHER!!!

Ann Glowacki said...

Oh, congrats Ann Marie, Chris and Coy!!! I've actually been thinking about you guys lately... wondering... because when I met Chris back in November he said you were wanting to add on to the family! I am so happy for you and I know it will all be better this time around. I will pray that all goes well, I'm sure it will! Coy will be the best big brother! He is just too cute. Take care and big hugs from us!

Ann, Shawn and Jaxson

MtnGirl said...

Oh Congratulations!!!!! I'm so excited for all of you. And praying for a full time delivery!

Amanda said...

That's so awesome! You can count on all of our prayers for this little one. I am asking God to give you the most boring pregnancy ever! Love you guys!
Amanda

Jodi said...

Oh, that is so awesome. I'm so very happy for you. I had a classical incision as well and I've been told how serious it is to NOT go into labor and have a scheduled c-section. I will pray for a looooong and uneventful pregnancy for you. Congrats!!

Life in the Kerlee Household said...

WOw....that is awesome. I am so happy for you and your family! I'll be praying for a LONG and uneventful pregnancy this time for you. Best of luck! Keep us updated....

Tracey

Becky said...

Congratulations!

Katie said...

I'm so happy for you! I'm praying that you experience deep peace throughout a nice long pregnancy.

Jason and Shari said...

OMG that is so awesome... I am so happy for you. I will be praying for you everyday. I can't wait to see pictures in July.

Hilary said...

Congrats!! How exciting!!

August said...

How Exciting! You guys will definitely be in my prayers! Late July is when Robert and I will be getting married.. So I hope that you and Chris will be able to make it! If not I understand! Miss you!! xoxo

Heather said...

So happy for you guys! Congrats!

Suzi said...

Such exciting news!!! What a lucky little baby to come to such a wonderful family!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! We will continue to keep you and Baby in our prayers. Coy will be such a great big brother.

Tara said...

I was wondering when you were going to announce this. (since we've known for a little while) Congrats!! I hope and pray everything goes amazing.

Aimee' said...

Congrats!!

Coolestmommy said...

Congratulations!! We're praying for you already! I'm going to find a copy of the full book Supernatural Childbirth and get it to you.

Woo Hoo!

Rebecca Frech said...

Hooray!!!! There were cheers in our house for your family.

Our #2 came at 30 weeks for no reason they could find. The next 3 pregnancies were all uneventful. I pray that you will have the same kind of quiet that we have enjoyed.

Ashley said...

I have been praying for your sweet family every night! Love yall...

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! Praying for a safe and uneventful pregnancy for you!

Melissa M. Williams said...

I'm so excited for you all! I will be praying for an easy, healthy pregnancy all the way through!!!!

Jennifer said...

Congratulations! I'm a long time lurker (hope that's okay:)and just saw your exciting news. My son was born at 26 weeks and we're now expecting twins in June so I can understand the fear in another pregnancy.

Your little boy is so cute and seems like such a happy baby...he WILL be a great big brother!

Jennifer