3/23/96 is a Day I Will Never Forget

My father in law's hand, my daddy (RIP), my mommy and I

My mother in law, my mommy and I

My son in his casket

This is the story of my angel Dominick Joseph~

Dominick's Story
I was just thrilled to be pregnant again. My daughter was 5yo and I wanted a boy so bad. I had the Norplant removed in October of 1995 and became pregnant in December of 1995. Everything was going great. I had a six week ultrasound to see actually how far along I was. By my calculations I was right. We heard the heartbeat (and saw it). I had my 13 week check-up and everything was fine. Went in for my 17 week check-up and they couldn't find a heartbeat. I was so scared. I was by myself (boyfriend at home with my daughter). They had me go to the hospital for an emergency ultrasound. On the way their I heard a song that will be my son's song forever - Go Rest High On That Mountain - Vince Gill. I cried so hard. Wanting so bad for this to be a bad dream.
I got to the hospital and waited for about a half an hour to do the ultrasound. That was horrible. I had it done and the technician didn't say anything. She wasn't aloud without the doctor being there. I couldn't see the monitor. So I didn't know what was going on. I was released. I waited again I swear forever. Probably another half an hour or so. The doctor came and said I am sorry your baby has passed on. (I don't think I would want that job). I cried and cried. Had to call my boyfriend. He rushed down and my best friend had just called before he left and met him down there and took my daughter so I could deal with it.
They said he passed on at about 16 weeks. Nobody knows what exactly happened to Dominick. We had him buried at a cemetary where a lot of our relatives have been buried. His grandmother bought the plot. I am so greatful to her. I was scheduled to be induced on March 23, 1996. That was horrible to go through the labor and have nothing to show for it. He was born at 7:44 that night. Weighed 3 ounces and was 7 inches long.
We buried our son on March 26, 1996. That had to be one of the coldest days that year. We buried him next to a mountain.
It took us a while but on Thursday, May 7, 1998, his headstone was put on. It took us awhile to save it up. But we did it. Now the world knows all about Dominick Joseph Francis.
March 23, 1996
Jo Lynn

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Wife to Robert since July 20, 1997 together
since June 26, 1990

Mommy to:

Audrey Elizabeth since April 26, 1991
Dominick Joseph bornstill March 23, 1996 ^I^
Joshua Ryan-Lee since August 30, 1997
Chelsea Renae since August 25, 2000
Jonathan Robert 9 week miscarriage October 20, 2003^I^
Wyatt Allen since February 2, 2005

TTC after the first of the year 2010

My Mother in Law's Tater Tot Casserole

Lydia's Tater Tot Casserole
Recipe for 9x13 pan

1 pound burger
1 onion
1 can cream of chicken
1 can of chicken noodle soup
1 can of peas
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
1 bag of tater tots

Preheat the over to 375 degrees. Brown one pound of burger and spread it out on the bottom of the pan. Chop the onion and spread that on top of the burger. Open the can of peas and spread that over the burger and onion. Open the can of cream of chicken and chicken noodle soup and spread that on top of the rest. Spread the cheese on top. Evenly spread the tater tots on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

25 weeks 1 day

Not the best picture.  I don't have a good mirror at home so yep I am in a restroom.  But we are 25 weeks 1 day.....

3 to 6 month Boobie Beanie

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Belly shot

This is my belly shot at 23 weeks 2 days.  Wishing I had a better mirror to document the rest of my pregnancy.  I'll have to go dig out one of my daddy's PA House mirrors and use it.  This one taken a week ago.  I am 24 weeks 3 days today.  108 days to go!  :)  Not rushing it.  Enjoying all the kicks, punches and turns :D

It's a.......GIRL!!!!

I am sorry I haven't updated with this pregnancy.  Been kinda scared to since my last pregnancy was a miscarriage.  Didn't want to jinx myself.  Here is her 20 week ultrasound!  So excited!  Our official due date is 6/2/12.  Enjoying this pregnancy a lot.  Since it will be my last.  

How did your spouse propose?

He didn't......my hubby and I have been together for 22 years. One evening we were waiting for friend to come out of work and I said you know my grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary is coming up. I said wanna find out when and we get married that day (btw, we had been together 7 years by then) he said sure. Come to find out they were married a week later. So we had 7 days to plan. And we did it. I was 8 months pregnant. We had a Quaker wedding in the New Columbia Civic Building and a surprise 50th wedding anniversary for my grandparents. That day we come to find out it was my grandfather's grandparent's 100th wedding anniversary. What a special day. I was thinking about renewing our vows but can't do it. We already had a daughter who was 6 years old at the time and she had 7 grandparents. And all of them attended that day. Now there is only one left. I couldn't do it. That day is way too special......we were married on July 20, 1997.......