The Story of the Coop Rose
14 years ago
February 27, 2011
February 26, 2011
Donald Gordon René
My grandfather, Donald René, passed away February 25th 2011 after being admitted to the hospital in Olympia. It happened quick, as if he had decided it himself. He was a loving father of three (all named after him), a Grandfather of six, and a proud great-grandfather of three. He was stubborn, hardworking, and easy to laugh and talk with. He was a wonderful grandpa and I'm full of happy memories and stories about him. We'll all miss him very much
Donald and Deloris René
The 5 D's: Deloris, Dawn, Dean, Dale and Donald
That's Grandpa on the bottom with grandma. Granddaughters Keri and Stacy tackling, Dawn and Mike watching
Donald René on his wedding day
The last photo taken of grandpa René, Eating lunch with his great-granddaughter Sable
Donald and Deloris René
The 5 D's: Deloris, Dawn, Dean, Dale and Donald
That's Grandpa on the bottom with grandma. Granddaughters Keri and Stacy tackling, Dawn and Mike watching
Donald René on his wedding day
The last photo taken of grandpa René, Eating lunch with his great-granddaughter Sable
February 25, 2011
Week with Emma
It was so nice to spend time with our niece Emma this week. She's such a warm, happy person. Sable adores her big cousin Emma, they were so sweet together!
February 23, 2011
Our beautiful family
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: “I will try again tomorrow."
I feel so much love coming from the people around us. Joel and I work very hard to keep our marriage alive and happy. And we went through a lot of pain and disappointment before having our beautiful daughter Sable, but it was worth it. Our next child is worth fighting for as well. We are full of hope and lucky to have each other. Thank you all for the love, prayers and support.
I feel so much love coming from the people around us. Joel and I work very hard to keep our marriage alive and happy. And we went through a lot of pain and disappointment before having our beautiful daughter Sable, but it was worth it. Our next child is worth fighting for as well. We are full of hope and lucky to have each other. Thank you all for the love, prayers and support.
February 22, 2011
Ectopic
This may be graphic or sad to sensitive readers
4:05pm, Monday, February 21, 2011 - Joel and I took Sable and our beautiful niece Emma (12 years old) to Five Guys Burgers to have a quick bite when my belly was stuck with a sharp pain. It was so intense that I could barely stand. I asked Joel to get the girls to the car as I started walking there slowly. I was in a lot of pain.
4:13 - From the car, Joel called my doctors office and described our situation. The doctors office said "Go to the E.R." The pain was getting worse.
Emma and Sable were dropped off at our house to wait for grandma who arrived about 20 minutes later to see the girls sitting on the living room floor, playing and giggling. It was Emma's first real time babysitting and she did a great job.
Joel and I went to the ER at Northwest Hospital. By the time we got there, my legs and hands were numb and the pain, on a scale of 1 to 10, was at a 10! I couldn't stand or walk so Joel grabbed a nurse and a wheel chair to get me into the waiting room.
Hugging my abdomen and sobbing, we waited. We waited a long time. Joel sat close rubbing my shoulders and hugging my head to him, sitting in my wheelchair, in pain. I overheard a man being called in to see a doctor ask if "The woman in pain can go first..." It was my first sense of relief. It was shocking to me, what a kind man. The doctor said patients go in the order that they arrived, so we continued to wait. The triage nurse called us in to get some basic information and when the blood pressure cuff didn't work for the second time she told me to "relax!". I was shaking to hard from the pain. Annoyed with us, she sent us back into the waiting room to wait some more.
I've had miscarriages in the past and they never hurt this bad. I felt like I was in full labor without the one minute break between contractions to catch my breath.
5:40pm - We are called into a room, I'm given a gown and Joel hoisted onto a hospital bed, still crying, shaking and in as much pain as when I started, almost 2 hours ago. The nurses get started with questions, drawing blood and vitals. I meet my doctor who checked me out and ordered some painkillers for me.
6:10pm - Pain killers are pumped into my IV and I smile at Joel. The Doctor, who I really liked, orders all kinds of tests done including an Ultrasound.
The Ultrasound tech couldn't tell us anything while she was doing her scans but Joel did see a little round shape in there with a beating heart. Our baby was alive, the rest was a blur. I had one more small dose of medication and held Joels hand while the doctor was reviewing all the tests. I needed him to keep scrating my nose; the pain medication made it tingle and I had IV's in both arms which made it uncomfortable to bend at the elbows.
8:50pm - The doctor comes in with a file and says "I have some bad news for you."
"We're expecting bad news" I said.
She Tells us that the pregnancy is Ectopic, that my left fallopian tube is ruptured and I am bleeding into my belly. That's where the pain is coming from. Also there is no way to save the baby and I will be having surgery an about an hour. I held it together for almost 5 minutes. When all the nurses left Joel and I in the room for a while, I just sobbed into his chest.
Sable stayed with Grandma Jackie and Grandpa Keith overnight and had plenty to do with her cousin Emma. Keith took care of our Pugs and grabbed clothes for Sable from our house. During the whole painful ordeal at the hospital, I kept thinking of our Sable, playing at grandma's house, sweet, happy, safe and loved.
10:00pm - Joel kissed me on the forehead and I was wheeled into surgery. I knew everyones name that was in the room with me and was able to chat with them before hand. I was knocked out and woke up over an hour later in a room with two very sweet nurses who kept putting more and more blankets on me to keep me warm.
about 12:30am - They wheeled me to my post-op room where Joel was waiting for me, smiling. The doctor had talked with him and said everything went great, though my left fallopian tube was completely inflamed and had to be removed.
I was released from the hospital at 1:00 Tuesday. It was snowing. I feel like I've been punched in the gut and I have 3 new scars, but I think I'm alright. My husband was an amazing help. I instantly felt better when we picked up Sable from Grandma's house.
click here for information about pregnancy loss
4:05pm, Monday, February 21, 2011 - Joel and I took Sable and our beautiful niece Emma (12 years old) to Five Guys Burgers to have a quick bite when my belly was stuck with a sharp pain. It was so intense that I could barely stand. I asked Joel to get the girls to the car as I started walking there slowly. I was in a lot of pain.
4:13 - From the car, Joel called my doctors office and described our situation. The doctors office said "Go to the E.R." The pain was getting worse.
Emma and Sable were dropped off at our house to wait for grandma who arrived about 20 minutes later to see the girls sitting on the living room floor, playing and giggling. It was Emma's first real time babysitting and she did a great job.
Joel and I went to the ER at Northwest Hospital. By the time we got there, my legs and hands were numb and the pain, on a scale of 1 to 10, was at a 10! I couldn't stand or walk so Joel grabbed a nurse and a wheel chair to get me into the waiting room.
Hugging my abdomen and sobbing, we waited. We waited a long time. Joel sat close rubbing my shoulders and hugging my head to him, sitting in my wheelchair, in pain. I overheard a man being called in to see a doctor ask if "The woman in pain can go first..." It was my first sense of relief. It was shocking to me, what a kind man. The doctor said patients go in the order that they arrived, so we continued to wait. The triage nurse called us in to get some basic information and when the blood pressure cuff didn't work for the second time she told me to "relax!". I was shaking to hard from the pain. Annoyed with us, she sent us back into the waiting room to wait some more.
I've had miscarriages in the past and they never hurt this bad. I felt like I was in full labor without the one minute break between contractions to catch my breath.
5:40pm - We are called into a room, I'm given a gown and Joel hoisted onto a hospital bed, still crying, shaking and in as much pain as when I started, almost 2 hours ago. The nurses get started with questions, drawing blood and vitals. I meet my doctor who checked me out and ordered some painkillers for me.
6:10pm - Pain killers are pumped into my IV and I smile at Joel. The Doctor, who I really liked, orders all kinds of tests done including an Ultrasound.
The Ultrasound tech couldn't tell us anything while she was doing her scans but Joel did see a little round shape in there with a beating heart. Our baby was alive, the rest was a blur. I had one more small dose of medication and held Joels hand while the doctor was reviewing all the tests. I needed him to keep scrating my nose; the pain medication made it tingle and I had IV's in both arms which made it uncomfortable to bend at the elbows.
8:50pm - The doctor comes in with a file and says "I have some bad news for you."
"We're expecting bad news" I said.
She Tells us that the pregnancy is Ectopic, that my left fallopian tube is ruptured and I am bleeding into my belly. That's where the pain is coming from. Also there is no way to save the baby and I will be having surgery an about an hour. I held it together for almost 5 minutes. When all the nurses left Joel and I in the room for a while, I just sobbed into his chest.
Sable stayed with Grandma Jackie and Grandpa Keith overnight and had plenty to do with her cousin Emma. Keith took care of our Pugs and grabbed clothes for Sable from our house. During the whole painful ordeal at the hospital, I kept thinking of our Sable, playing at grandma's house, sweet, happy, safe and loved.
10:00pm - Joel kissed me on the forehead and I was wheeled into surgery. I knew everyones name that was in the room with me and was able to chat with them before hand. I was knocked out and woke up over an hour later in a room with two very sweet nurses who kept putting more and more blankets on me to keep me warm.
about 12:30am - They wheeled me to my post-op room where Joel was waiting for me, smiling. The doctor had talked with him and said everything went great, though my left fallopian tube was completely inflamed and had to be removed.
I was released from the hospital at 1:00 Tuesday. It was snowing. I feel like I've been punched in the gut and I have 3 new scars, but I think I'm alright. My husband was an amazing help. I instantly felt better when we picked up Sable from Grandma's house.
click here for information about pregnancy loss
February 20, 2011
Clearing out the house
Joel's game room has officially become the family office. My computer crossed into "enemy territory" approximately 2:15pm Pacific standard time. As I look around I notice that I'm surrounded by games, sci-fi books and zombies... so Joel. I think this room needs a fresh coat of pink paint on the walls. (I'm kidding Joey!) We're going to be switching bedrooms with the kids so they can have all of there toys and stuff in one room and not over cluttering the living room. Projects must be completed, garage sales must be had. We're so excited about haveing another baby!
February 17, 2011
We're having a BABY
We’re Pregnant! Due October 7th, 2011
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Secret Journal entries...
January 31, 2011 - The day we found out.
I took a pregnancy test around 5:00 in the evening and I imediatly saw the second line appear. It was positive. I knew it would be, I was going to bed before 10pm all week, exhausted. When Joel came home he saw the test and a little note from me. We're not going to tell for a while. We want to make sure everything is fine.
February 1, 2011 - Joel and I are blissed out!
This feels different than it did with Sable. I’m excited but very calm about everything. I told Stacy. We’re due about October 7th 2011
February 2, 2011 - I’m VERY tired and I can smell everything, especially when people try on the clothes at work, the clothes smell so strongly! Ugh!
February 3rd 2011 - What if it’s twins?!
February 5, 2011 - Hello morning sickness, It’s been a while.
February 7, 2011 - I went in for a blood test today and will again in 48 hours to see if I’m still pregnant. I had some miscarriage signs this morning. I think it’s because of my activity level at work, it’s a workout. Today I’m on “Pelvic rest”. I’m not really that worried though, I know I’m having this baby. I am worried about talking to work about lightening my schedule. I didn’t want to tell them yet.
February 9, 2011 - My results are back… well kind of. My HCG numbers went up but they didn’t double (275 to 421). I’m going back in on Friday to check again. This is the part where I worry. (update: they doubled!)
February 10, 2011 - I really want this baby. I told my schedule manager at work this evening so we could lighten up how long I’m on my feet per day. She’s 8 months pregnant. I just really want this baby.
February 14, 2011
Keri: “Sable is sitting on the baby.”
Joel: “It won’t be the last time….”
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Secret Journal entries...
January 31, 2011 - The day we found out.
I took a pregnancy test around 5:00 in the evening and I imediatly saw the second line appear. It was positive. I knew it would be, I was going to bed before 10pm all week, exhausted. When Joel came home he saw the test and a little note from me. We're not going to tell for a while. We want to make sure everything is fine.
February 1, 2011 - Joel and I are blissed out!
This feels different than it did with Sable. I’m excited but very calm about everything. I told Stacy. We’re due about October 7th 2011
February 2, 2011 - I’m VERY tired and I can smell everything, especially when people try on the clothes at work, the clothes smell so strongly! Ugh!
February 3rd 2011 - What if it’s twins?!
February 5, 2011 - Hello morning sickness, It’s been a while.
February 7, 2011 - I went in for a blood test today and will again in 48 hours to see if I’m still pregnant. I had some miscarriage signs this morning. I think it’s because of my activity level at work, it’s a workout. Today I’m on “Pelvic rest”. I’m not really that worried though, I know I’m having this baby. I am worried about talking to work about lightening my schedule. I didn’t want to tell them yet.
February 9, 2011 - My results are back… well kind of. My HCG numbers went up but they didn’t double (275 to 421). I’m going back in on Friday to check again. This is the part where I worry. (update: they doubled!)
February 10, 2011 - I really want this baby. I told my schedule manager at work this evening so we could lighten up how long I’m on my feet per day. She’s 8 months pregnant. I just really want this baby.
February 14, 2011
Keri: “Sable is sitting on the baby.”
Joel: “It won’t be the last time….”
February 16, 2011
Bean pole
I went to check up on Sable last night while she was sleeping and I noticed how small the crib is. She is inches away from touching the ends of her bed with her head and toes!
February 13, 2011
Grandma's are Great!
Sable had two visitors today, Grandma Dawn and Grandma Jackie! They gave Sable some Valentines Day gifts and lots of kisses. Thank you Grandma's!
February 12, 2011
Sable's Valentines day present!
A new pink Retro Kitchen set! WOOHOO!
Happy Valentines day Sable! You're the sweetest, prettiest and best kid in the world!
Happy Valentines day Sable! You're the sweetest, prettiest and best kid in the world!
February 11, 2011
February 9, 2011
Our other babies
I haven't had a photo of our Pugs up for a while.
Sable and Beverly
Bexley and Beverly
Sable and Beverly
Bexley and Beverly
February 8, 2011
Family Date night
We had a Family "Date" night this evening. We had burgers at Five Guys, ran into the mall for an errand, then off to Toys R Us and bought a toy xylophone for Miss Sable. Toys R Us was having a clearence sale and I had an awesome coupon (paid $2.00!) We handed her a dozen toys, dolls and stuffed animals but she just had to have that xylophone!
And we played "Pandemic"
February 6, 2011
February 5, 2011
February 2, 2011
Sable at mom's work
I went into work this evening to sign some paper work and on the way out, one of my coworkers stopped me to say "you're daughter looks just like your husband." She had met him this week. Thank god Joey's so good looking! Our kid is adorable!
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