The family is getting ready for the Solar eclipse. Knoxville was set up for a near-totality experience. They are planning to have a party. Kelly wants to make sure that the kids know that it's dangerous to look up at the eclipsed sun without eclipse glasses. Addallee says that it's not a party unless Kelly doesn't give a lesson about what you should or should not do.
Brandon gives a quick science lesson about what they will be seeing. They load up to hit the road. They arrive at one of Erin's friend's house who has a pool. The friend and her husband has a snow cone and a cotten candy machines. Kelly says that it's a perfect recipe for a party and a big mess
Lawson reveals that it's tough for anyone when they invited the whole mob over. It's super gracious thing to do but it goes from nice and calm to a zoo without fences or cages.
The family sets up a inflatable slide to enjoy. Zach is unable to make it since he has to work but Whitney brings the kids to enjoy the party.
When it begins, the family grabs their glasses and are amazed by the sun. Erin thinks that there were some people that were over the top excited and her brother-in-law, Brandon, was one of them. Brandon had his camera out the entired time and tried to take photos.
The temperature drops down and the wind slows down, Lawson said that it was a little creepy right then when they could hear the crickets and frogs going off.
Katie reveals that they could see a couple of stars in the sky at 2:30pm.The whole family agrees that the eclipse was unforgettable event.
Brandon and Michaella are off to their doctor appiotment with Dr. Vick. He is the families's OB/GYN. Michaella says that it's the last thing that they are going to do and then take a break. Kelly says that there is a little bit of hope but also a lot of nervousness too.
Dr. Vick preforms a hysterosalpingorgram which is a diagnostic procedure to find out if there is a tutal blockage that be hindering any pregnancy that the couple could have. Brandon and Michaella have had exams and the doctors could not find any reason why a pregnancy would not work. It was found out that Michaella is hyper-ovulating.
Through the procedure, a bit of the blockage is able to be clean out. Dr. Vick reveals at least one of the tubes is now open. He wants her to wait three cycles before doing potential surgrey.
Michaella knows that each step has been a blessing and seeing how God has direct and open doors. Michaella has been having a hard time and just focusing on all the postives to think about the benfits. Michaella says that they have gotten closer. Brandon reveals that he is proud of his wife and she has been a trooper through it all.
Welcome to the Bates family blog! Gil and Kelly have been married since 1987 and have nineteen children. Twelve of their children have been married. One of their children are in a courtship. They have twenty-eight grandchildren with four on the way. They have four children and eight grandchildren in heaven.
To Michaela and Brandon. I am praying for the both of you. I will also pray for you at church tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt you will be have beautiful babies in the next year! Love the Bates ,they are my favorite family to watch! What a blessing!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying both of you everyday.
ReplyDeleteBoth of you are going to be the best parent ever.
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