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HERE WE GO!!!

Hello Everyone!!

Well, the day has finally come. Kelsey and I are scheduled to go to UW tomorrow (Monday, 6/16) for induction. It is truly a blessing that Mason made it this far into the pregnancy. His lungs and other organs should be well developed and ready to tackle anything that comes his way.

We do not know when exactly we'll be going into the hospital, but we should be getting a call in the morning. I know it has been awhile since this website has been updated, but like the old saying goes...no news is good news. Since our "Big Scare" last month things have been smooth sailing. They put Kelsey on bed rest (if you want to call it that) and it drastically improved her health. The doctors at Children's (Dr. Holmgeren inparticular) have been so wonderful to deal with. They have really helped ease the ups and downs we have gone through over the past several months.

The updates to this blog will be more frequent now that changes will be more frequent. Please check often for news on Mason's health, Kelsey and I believe this blog will be filled with positive reports.

And last but not least we just want to thank you all again for your support and prayers. Kelsey and I reflect often on how hard it would be to go through this without the support of family and friends like you all. And we definitely could not imagine not having God's shoulder to lean on in a time like this.

So thank you to you all and God Bless!!!

Greg & Kelsey

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