My name is Jennie. I'm a wife and a mother. I have been married to the man of my dreams, Trever, for 9 wonderful years. We have 5 beautiful daughters who fill our lives with joy and excitement. We just had our 6th child. Our son Caleb.

I was diagnosed with a rare condition called Placenta Accreta along with Placenta Previa. Accreta is a condition where the placenta attaches to the scar tissue in the uterus. It will often continue to grow to deeper tissue (increta) and even through the uterus attaching to other organs(percreta). I ended up having an 11 hour surgery, including a hystorectomy, and bladder repair. I received 7 units of blood and blood parts. (This is a lot of blood loss for my surgeons, but minimal blood loss to those who are not as experienced in these deliveries. I spent 36 hours in the ICU after surgery. I have also had many other complications afterwards including another minor surgery 2 weeks later. These complications are somewhat normal for the type of surgery I had.

I had a team of specialists doing my surgery. Obgyns, Gyno-oncologists, trauma surgeons, urologists and anesthesiologists. This team has specialized in techniques helping with minimal blood loss. Those with accreta , loose large amounts of blood because the placenta cannot detach naturally at delivery.

My goal is to help save women's lives by giving this terrible condition a voice. So many are ignorant to its fatal attack. Doctors and women alike, need to be educated about Accreta. Many have never even heard of it. The numbers are on the rise because of so many women choosing to have c-sections when it isn't necessary. Not all women can avoid it, but many can. Please help me give Accreta a voice, by sharing the information in this blog. (There are numerous posts with information on Accreta as well as the Accreta team who took such great care of me.)

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Forever Family

On January 14th 2017 my Dad and stepmom Lisa were sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple.  It was such a blessing to be a part of it all!

On Friday morning, I jumped into my sister and brother-in-law's truck and we carpooled down to Salt Lake. I had been incredibly sick and it was my first time out of bed in a while.  (besides Dr's appts and pharmacy runs). I was finally feeling on the mend that morning. Have I mentioned how much I love modern day medicine?!! I am so thankful that Nick and Hayley let me tag along. It made the trip so much more rewarding and far less boring.  I didn't want to juggle the kids all weekend by myself and I pretty much told my husband he wasn't allowed to come.  He is taking 18 credits of one of the hardest degrees at BYUI. I knew asking him to come, would cause him to quickly get behind and mess him up for the rest of the semester.

My sweet in-laws let me borrow their car for the weekend, which saved a ton of time, money and energy for me. Thanks again Jim and Joyce!!! I drove to the hotel downtown and found out that their parking garage was under renovation, so I had to park 6 blocks away and shuttle in. A crummy inconvenience but it all worked out.  I offered to do the flowers for the sealing so I ran to a couple stores looking for just the right combination.  I also got some snacks and water bottles to last me the weekend.

Friday night I met up with my mom and we went to dinner at the Olive Garden that was right across the street at the hotel.  I was good to catch up with her.  Then I went back to the hotel and got to work on the Corsage and Boutineers for the sealing. I had a few leftover flowers that I wasn't sure what to do with since I was checking out of the hotel and going to be in the city for a few more days, so I decided to do a random act of kindness and leave them for the maid/housekeeping that cleaned up my room. I hope it made her day.  It was kind of fun to leave something so random for someone who probably never gets thanked.

Saturday morning I checked out of the hotel and went to the Joseph Smith Memorial where I met up with my Dad and Lisa. We walked over to the Temple and they went inside to get ready while I waited for the rest of the family to arrive.  It was a nice peaceful time to sit and enjoy the calmness of the Temple. The Sealing was simply beautiful.  I am so happy for these two, to be together for eternity. I never thought I would be attending a sealing for my own parent, but things happen, and your family gets to grow.  I am so glad it did! I have an amazing new step mom, new step siblings, (which I adore) and new step nieces and nephew. I love it!!! I'm excited for the family to grow even more, when my mom finds her new eternal companion.

My selfie for the kids during my quiet/me time that morning.


Since my dad's parents have both passed away, I got to sit in the "mom" chair next to him. It was such an honor to be a part of the sealing in that way. Again, never something I thought about outside of my own children's weddings. It was such a special thing for me to be a part of. I was so touched. Oh how I love these two!!!




Isn't this little sugar bug so cute?  And my Sister... wowza!

A Couple of my step siblings and their spouses

My Beautiful sister-in-law Mindy and my sweet Liberty girl. (It was so cold! Especially for these two)

 A couple of the grandbabies
 3 of Lisa's kids
 Lisa's family (missing a couple)
 Lisa's dear friend Tawni and her husband.  Love her!! I feel like I want to be her best friend!
 Haha Maddie was commenting on how she felt like it was a prom picture with her arms around Lisa. (had to be there, it was hillarious)

I'll have more to post soon of my side of the family. These are ones that I took....

After the sealing, we went to the Garden Restaurant for lunch. Holy Moly, you have got to try their steak! Seriously the best steak I have ever had. It was tender, smothered in mushrooms and onions, with fabulous mashed potatoes and asparagus.  I ate like a queen that weekend! I also loved loved loved their fried pickles and artichoke dip. SO YUMMY. I can barely hold back the drool right now just thinking about it,  Yeah, it was that good!





After lunch, they took off on their second honeymoon, I did a little shopping at the mall.  I got the kids each a little something and then met back up with Chad, Mindy and my sister Deserie.  While we were waiting for Deserie at Deseret book, I spotted a new favorite picture.  I want it!!!! Something about this one just really speaks to me and moves me.

We went to Blue Lemon for shakes and then I headed to my dad's house where I crashed the rest of the weekend. I unloaded all of my things and then headed back out to Red Robbin to meet up with my Mom, Deserie, Nick, Hayley and Liberty for a birthday dinner for Des. 
After Dinner, Hayley and Liberty came over for a movie night.


On Sunday, I lounged around and got some much needed rest. I was just what the Dr. ordered. I also got myself some soup from Mimi's cafe and of course some Panda express. two things I can't get in Rexburg. I also got to skype with my loves back home. I loved my time away but missed them like crazy.


Monday morning, I was spent and ready to see my kiddos and my hubby. It was a beautiful drive home. I love seeing the world covered in white! 

What a beautiful and special weekend. I am so glad I was able to be a part of it! I'll post more picts when they get them back from the photographer.
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  1. medookubguMarch 5, 2018 at 4:41 AM

    Monday morning, I was spent and ready to see my kiddos and my hubby.



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