CHENIEL AND JEREMY ARE EXPECTING!! YEE HAW!!

Late one evening about four weeks ago, we received a call from Cheniel. At least the caller ID on my cell indicated that Cheniel was calling. However, when I answered the phone I heard Kayden's cheery and effervescent little voice:

"Hey, Grampa Hutch."

"Hey, Kayden. 'sup man?"

"Guess what Grampa Hutch?"

"What Kayden?"

"I'm gonna be a big brother!"

"Get outta here! Are you kidding me? A big brother?"

"Yeah."

"Cool beans. You're sure?"

"Yeah...mom said she's havin' a baby and that's gonna make me a big brother!"

"Are you excited, Kayden?"

"Of course, Grampa Hutch. I always wanted to be a big brother"

"Well, that's pretty cool. I'm excited for you and your mommy... I think you're going to be an awesome big brother Kayden."

"Yeah, me too Grampa. . .can I talk to Gramma Lynne now?"

And that's how we were informed of the wonderful news that Cheniel is pregnant. She asked us not to say anything about it until she had an opportunity to visit her OB/GYN and have it confirmed with a scheduled due date. When she called me back last week after having visited her Obstetrician, she confirmed that she is, indeed, pregnant. Her tentative due date is May 1st.
You may remember that she was two weeks overdue with Kayden and experienced some difficulties with that pregnancy. Cheniel is asthmatic and has had some additional medical issues that have prompted the staff at the University of Utah to establish a team of specialists to consult with her OB and be available during the term of her pregnancy. She has also been instructed to come in every two weeks for exams. Her oxygen levels have been in the 98-99 percent range and she says she feels great.
We are thrilled for both her and Jeremy. This is great! Kim is scheduled to be induced on Wednesday for the delivery of her baby boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, Tyler and the kids as well. Man, is life great or what? When Cheniel's baby is born in April or May, that baby will be our eighth grandchild. Cool beans, indeed.