Levi Albert Eades was born April 6. He was 21 inches long and weighed 7.7 lbs

After a week of spring break, the children started back to Karate School. Here is one video of their first day back

 

Over the River and through the woods to Grandma House we go and what grandma does best is talk on the phone.

To Grandma house we go

More Surgery Photos

Luke is seventeen months and can already recite and recognize his alphabet but you have to hear Noah read a third  grade book and he's only three. 

The Miracle Birth of Levi Albert Eades.  

Levi Albert Eades  was born on April 6, 2012. He was born  by a Classical Caesarean Section which involves a midline  longitudinal incision which allows a larger space to deliver the baby. It is rarely performed today as it is more prone to complications such as blood loss,  rupturing and kidney damage.  The lower uterine segment section is the procedure most commonly used today. It involves a transverse cut just above the edge of the bladder and results in less blood loss and is easier to repair. Betty, our mom beat all odds with no complications.  This was also her 12th classical Cesarean Section the most in the world by one person.  She was home from the hospital within two days and is back to normal.    Levi was conceived in 2010 along with his brother Luke Abram through In Vitro Fertilization at a Fertility Clinic in Raleigh, NC. Luke was transferred and was born the latter part of 2010 and Levi was frozen in a test tube for later use so the two are  fraternal twins born two separate years.  My family  considered this a miraculous birth because the chances of a low cell frozen embryo even implanting is very slim.  Levi weighed 7lb 7 oz and was 21 inches long and  was very healthy.  He was delivered by Wade Neiman, MD, OBGYN at Virginia Baptist Hospital. There's eight boys and five girls including a set of boy/girl twins, a three year old and a one year old and a newborn all through science.  In 1995 our parents  adopted  a child from an orphanage in St.Petersburg, Russia. We considered our mom the bravest and the strongest in the world and she is definitely  an  inspiration to everyone she meets as no one has endure what she had to go  through  to make her dreams come true.

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Levi Albert Eades was born by C section on April 6 with no complications. He is healthy and came home on sunday morning.

The twins graduated and were promoted to an Orange Belt in Karate last night.  The ceremony was held at the Lynchburg Moose Lodge and the place was pack full. Here is a video of one of their demonstrations. 

By April,

I haven't had time to post anything for a while as my family has been so busy.  I feel so sorry for people who are always blogging. They must have nothing more to do and too much time on their hands.  I'm so glad that  our life is filled  with so many exciting things that we don't have to sit on our computers constantly and do this.  

First of all I would like to congratulate Seth and Sienna on their upcoming accomplishments.

 The twins will graduate with an Orange Belt in Karate on Thursday, March 29 at the Lynchburg Moose Lodge sponsored  by the FEK Martial Arts School . All of our family members are usually present to see them promoted. They will also demonstrate some of the martial arts moves/

Their instructor works with them three days a week and said they were doing exceptionally well. We are very proud of both of them.  Mom will start back at the end of April, Yes she is working on a black belt also, along with Noah and myself.  The fee is $319.00 a month if anyone is interested and this is the  best Martial Arts school in Lynchburg.

In other news, Mom just started having braxton hicks contractions so the baby could be deliver earlier than April 6th. Other wise she is active than ever and is doing really well. People keep asking if she is going to have anymore children.  Ten years ago in 2002  we met a Vietnam doctorate student at Liberty University. He stayed with us on weekends and holidays and became a family friend who continued to stay in touch.   He prophesied that my parents would have  seven more children and mom thought he meant that the children she already had and he replied "No Betty", You are going to have seven more, possibly two sets of multiples he continued. Mom told him that a doctor in Lynchburg told her it was too dangerous for her to have any more c section so it was impossible. It was not until 2005 we had girls day out and we told mom she should have another baby  and we wanted another sibling so she made an appt with  a doctor at Duke the next day. They did a Laporscopy and told her that her uterus looked perfect and IVF would be her best result so she  did some research and found a clinic  in Raleigh who ran another $10,000 worth of test and said she was in perfect health and they accepted her into the clinic.  My parents had to end of paying over $25,000.00 just  for the cycle but surprisingly at her six week ultrasound the doctor told her she was having triplets. We were so shocked and excited.  Sadly one of them didn't make it but the twins were born healthy in 2006 with no complications and they have been such a joy every day.  Mom lost a baby in 2007, Noah was born in 2008, Mom lost another baby in 2009, each through science, Luke was born in 2010 she lost another baby in the same sac as Levi and Levi will be born in 2012 which makes five. There are six frozen embryo left so if my parents decides on thawing them and having them transfer  this could be the possibly  seven.  Mom only told this story once to a minister and he thought this story was so amazing that he shared it with his church on several occasions and he said he wanted to meet the guy and fly him to Oklahoma as a guest speaker.   He also said that this story has blessed his life more than any he has heard.

Most people invest  their money into pleasures like vacations, new homes, cars, boats, material istic things and ect. My parents have said this over and over again, the best investment they have ever made is having more children even if it cost them a fortune, its worth every penny. 

Baby Levi Micah-Isaiah Eades will be here in just three short weeks.  Mom went to the doctor today for a 

follow up appointment and he said things are looking really well for mom and baby. He will be born via C section on April 6, 2012.

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Having fun on a sunny day.

Pictured is Gabriel's and Mandees baby ultrasound.  Mandee lost the baby last week and underwent surgery on Tuesday. She was hemorrhaging so much after surgery that she had to be admitted to the hospital for a  second surgery on the same day.  Please keep Gabriel and Mandee in your prayers.

Karate videos.. Seth and Sienna will have a graduation ceremony to be promoted to an orange belt on March 29th. They will be in testing until then and will demonstrate the news things they have learned.

Noah will start taking karate in April and he is looking forward to it. .

Seth, Sienna, Luke and Noah really enjoyed making this snowman.  His eyes are broccoli and he has a carrot for his nose and  a banana for his mouth.  He is also carrying a pot with bird feed for the birds.

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Mandee and Gabriel lost their baby on February 15, 2012.  People are telling Mandee "you are so young so you can have all the children you want" Even thougth she's only 21, she really wanted this baby, the one she was carrying.
In Loving Memory of the Eades baby, our grandchild.

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I know I'll see the sun shine bright
upon my baby's face....
When I finally get to heaven
all the pain will be erased.
We'll soar the skies together, 
as angels two by two
We'll have a sweet reunion
the mother's dream come true.

Bacground picture is of  Sienna and Seth 

Picture of Luke taken today February 11th. Luke is ready to meet his twin baby brother Levi who will be here soon. Luke andLlevi were conceived at the same time  through In Vitro Fertilization. Levi was frozen the same day Luke was implanted. They will be fraternal twins born two separate years  His full name will be Levi Micah-Isaiah Eades

Noah

Luke

Noah and Elijah

Seth, Elijah, Noah, Suri, Luke, Abby and Sienna and below Seth, Elijah, Suri and Noah

 Suri.. Suri is known to Luke as the Toe Monster.  She has the  strongest teeth and she uses them to bite Luke's  toes. If you think this is funny, how would you like having your toes bitten by a baby toe monster?  It really hurts.

April and Nikolai

The pursuit of happiness is a matter of choice.. it is a positive attitude we consciously choose to express.  It is not a gift that gets delivered to our doorstep each morning... nor does it come through the window.  And I am certain that our circumstances are just a small part of what makes us joyful.  If we wait for them to get just right, we will never find lasting joy.


The pursuit of happiness is an inward journey.  Our minds are like programs, awaiting the code
that will determine behaviors, like bank vaults awaiting our deposits.  If we regularly deposit positive, encouraging, and uplifting thoughts, if we continue to bite our lips just before we begin to grumble and complain, if we shoot down that seemingly harmless negative thougtht as it  germinates, we will find that there is much to rejoice about.



Kaleb, Charles, Adam and Nikolai

Savannah and Elijah

Seth and Sienna with one of their older brothers, Adam.   The twins looks forward to seeing Adam as he spends a lot of quality time painting, drawing, riding on the motorcycle and hiking in the woods and other fun things with them.

Eight more weeks to go before our baby brother  is here. Things continued to go well for mom

and the baby. We can't wait til he is here and welcome him  with joyful arms. Thank you Jesus for another blessing from above.

Seth and below mom and Savannah

She came tonight as I sat alone . . .
The girl I used to be . . .
And she gazed at me with her earnest eye
And questioned reproachfully:

Have you forgotten the many plans
And hopes I had for you?
The great career, the splendid fame,
all the wonderful things to do?

Where is the mansion of stately height
With all its gardens rare?
The silken robes that I dreamed for you
And the jewels in your hair?

And as she spoke, I was very sad
For I wanted her pleased with me . . .
This slender girl from the shadowy past
The girl that I used to be.

So gently rising, I took her hand
And guided her up the stairs
Where peacefully sleeping, my babies lay
Innocent, sweet, and fair.

And I told her that these are my only gems,
And precious they are to me;
That silken robes is my motherhood
Of costly simplicity.

And my mansion of stately height is love,
And the only career I know
Is serving each day in these sheltered walls
For the dear ones who come and go

And as I spoke to my shadowy guest,
She smiled through her tears at me.
And I saw the woman that I am now
Pleased the girl I used to be.

Luke,Suri, Noah,Abby, Sienna,Seth and Elijah playing on the trampoline and below five of the children resting after a hike.  Each of the children are fans of Angry Birds so they buy a new angry bird hat on ebay as often as they can. They are wearing new ones in the picture. 

Also a video of Seth and Sienna dancing to the peanut and jelly song when they were age 2.

Gabriel and Mandee brought their dog, Marleee and goat, Gilbert over today for a visit.  Luke and the other children had so much fun playing with both of them.Marlee thinks Gilbert is a dog also so they are the  best of friends.

Below is a picture of Seth and Sienna in Music Class with other students.

Welcome to Mendez Academy of Music

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With its beginnings in 2000, Mendez Academy of Music continues to be the most exciting and fastest growing school of music in Forest, Lynchburg, Campbell County and surrounding areas. We are committed to providing our students of all ages and backgrounds with the highest quality music education possible in a fun and friendly environment. Whether you are looking for music guidance for one semester or to pursue the full academic experience in music, our wide variety of instructors and courses will display our dedication to transforming talented musicians into educated artists. Free orientations held each Monday at 7 pm. Please call for more information and to reserve a slot. 434.237.0964

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Baby Luke

I loved you from the start,  You stole my breath, embraced my heart. Our life together has just begun, You're part of me my little one. As mother with child, each day I grew, My mind was filled with thoughts of you. I'd daydream of the things we'd share, Like late-night bottles and teddy bears. Like first steps and skinned knees, Like bedtime stories and ABC's. I thought of things you'd want to know, Like how birds fly and flowers grow. I thought of lessons I'd need to share, Like standing tall and playing fair. When I first saw your precious face, I prayed your life be touched with grace. I thanked the angels from above, And promised you unending love. Each night I lay you down to sleep, I gently kiss your head and cheek. I count your little fingers and toes; I memorize your eyes and nose. I linger at your nursery door, Awed each day I love you more. Through misty eyes, I dim the light, I whisper "I Love You" every night. I loved you from the very start, You stole my breath, embraced my heart. As mother and child our journey's begun, My heart's yours forever little one.