The following is something that was posted by Katie to announce that they will be having a baby:
Sorry I have to split this into two post. Just wanted to make sure I didn’t leave anything out. Iwanted to update all those who have been praying for me. I never had my iodine treatment cuz the day I was to go in I found out I was pregnant. We are still very surprised that it happened. Please be praying because I was not supposed to be pregnant right now. .
It will be high risk because of my thyroid problems and I will be seeing my doctors weekly for blood work and observation. I will be in bed a lot and needless to say this will not be a normal worry-free pregnancy. God is in control and he allowed this for a reason but I am still nervous for the health and life of our child. Please be praying
Please be praying for David and Katie. Write them a note to tell them that you will pray right here in the comment section!
Praying for you Katie, David and Baby Gardner! Love yall, Nathan, Paige,Rebekah, Aaron and Ruthie
Congratulations to you both!
Katie Gardner just got back from the doctor and my thyroid levels are rising and my heart rate it too high. This can be very dangerous to the baby. I am almost in week 4 of pregnancy and and week 7 the babie’s thyroid will begin functioning in the mean time I am to be on a medicine that bring my thyroid under control but I have to quit it at week 7 because it could damage the babies thyroid.
Katie Gardner The medicine I need might be here but if not we will have to get it from Chili. David is looking into all of this right now, Please pray for the situation and that we can get to this medicine very quickly
David Gardner Well, it looks like I will have to go to Chile (the country) to buy the needed meds for katie. Seeing if I can find it here first
We are praying for you guys!! We love you and know that you will be wonderful parents.
Congratulations! We are praying for you guys and that God would be lifted up through each circumstance. He is faithful and even in our frailties he is made strong. Love you both.
Aaron & Aubrie Vance
Katie Gardner looks like the medicine I need is not in our city. A friend of ours will be sending it here tomorrow. Most likely the medicine will be here tomorrow evening or Sunday morning. Please pray that God will allow them to arrive tomorrow. Thank you all so much for your prayers and concer. It really means the world to me.