Koa's Dad

Where to begin?

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Koa-

He is absolutely loving work (school). He has 2 really good friends. He talks about them a lot. Abby and Becca. He has progressed a lot since school started. We are so excited for him. He knows his color's and shapes (he love's pointing out hexagons, I guess he's the only one in his class that know's hexagon's). Now he can count to ten but he skips 4 cause its hard for him to say four. His Abc's are a different story. He will trace them but will not say them for us or at school. His teacher thinks it may have something to do with his speech. He did have a run in with a bully at school which he got punched. He never told us. Till the teacher called about it a week later wondering if Koa said anything. So Koa and this kid are not at the same recess anymore do to when the bullying was going on. Now Koa has said that the kid is nice to him at school. So that's fixed. Koa is still loving being a big brother. When he gets home from work he runs in the house and ask's "where's Eli?" And I tell him. He goes over to Eli and ask's him " did you miss your big brother?" and gives him hugs and kisses its to cute. Right now Koa has strep and a really bad cough. So hes home sick :(

Eli-

Eli has been on the move for awhile now. Its crazy to see him crawling and trying to stand up on things. He loves getting into Koa's toys and he crawls into Koa's lap all the time. He had his first stomach bug in September and his first ear infection in October. But other than that he's a pretty healthy baby. He weighs 16lbs. he's a little guy, but very active. He loves baby food. He is such a happy baby! He loves riding the 4wheeler with Jeremiah and Koa. He loves Koa, he's full of smiles for Koa. Its awesome. Koa plays a game with Eli now that Eli can crawl. Koa runs from couch to couch and Eli chases him.

Us-

Well Jeremiah and I got gym memberships. So we have been at the gym a lot lately between working out and taking the boys swimming. Koa and Eli love the water. Eli last about an hour and half and Koa he can live there if we let him. We have to beg him to leave the pool. But Koa and Eli also love the Daycare there too. Which is nice and works out for us.

Jeremiah is doing good at work.

I started babysitting 3 days a week. A 2year old and 11 month old. It keeps me busy and the boys really enjoys the kids that I watch.

We are getting ready for the Holidays cant wait!

Thank you!

Love

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and Eli Bachert

Pictures! my cell from September till now.

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Koa passed out after work
Koa's homework!

Helping me fold laundry
Eli started crawling about a week before he was 6 months
My bday cake that my friends surprised me with
My B-day flowers from Jeremiah and the boys
I had to spike his hair
Koa's picture day.
This is Eli at the Hospital when he got the stomach bug in September

Koa's 1st day of Kindergarten!

2011-08-25T09:38:00.004-08:00

Yesterday was Koa's first day of Kindergarten! Its all day long. He is growing up way to fast. When he was born I never thought I would be sending him off to Kindergarten. God is amazing! Koa was pretty excited about school starting. Probably more excited about what was in his lunch box. He told Jeremiah like 6 times what was in it.

When he got home I had cup cakes waiting for him. He was a Happy Koa! I couldn't really get much out of him. He didn't say much about what he did. He really missed Eli. He kept giving Eli hugs, kisses and wouldn't stop playing with him. It was completely strange without Koa all day yesterday. It was pretty quite for the most part.

Koa was ready to go this morning. He was running to the bus. I am not to sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Running away from mom or just super excited to go to school to learn!

Also Koa calls School WORK!

Busy Busy

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Mr. Eli
Great Grandma Myrt
The Family day after the wedding
Nana and her boys!
Eli's first airplane ride asleep
Koa and his cousin
Papa Sherm and Mr.Eli
Titi and Eli
Papa Sherm and Mr. Eli
At Wasilla lake for lunch
Getting ready to go to the creek
Koa's new sand/dirt hill Thanks Papa Sherm

Well where do I start? First off sorry that it has taken me so long to post new pictures.. We have been so busy with Life!

We have been in Fairbanks a lot it seems. In June we were there for 2 weeks while Jeremiah was working and then we were just up there for Leah's wedding. And of course I didn't get any pictures with our camera's Sorry.

Eli is getting so big. about a month ago he weighed 12lbs 9oz. and 24.5 inches long. He is a really happy baby. Full of smiles. We are so blessed.

Koa is doing an awesome job as a big brother he absolutely loves Eli. We we got home from Fairbanks this last time we had to seat the boys next to each other and then the next day we put Eli next to the door and Koa by other door. Jeremiah left Koa in the truck to go grab something and when he returned Koa had moved his car seat next to Eli's it was cute. So now sits next Eli and loves singing to him and talking. Koa starts Kindergarten in month and its all day. I am sure gonna miss him. But he is so ready for work. (aka School)

I will posting more pictures from my phone here shortly

Love you all

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and Eli Bachert

pictures from my phone

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Getting ready!

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We are HOME........

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Last Night Eli had to get a car seat test done because he was born at 37 weeks. So they want to make sure he didnt have breathing issues. He was in his car seat for 2 hours. He passed it SATS were 98-100. Also he did some normal blood work done. He absolutely hated getting his foot pricked. He has very little jaundice.

This morning we were waiting and waiting for my doctor and Eli's doctor to come in to give us the A OK to go home. But today of all days the doctor's didnt show up early like they always do. We had to wait. But they finally showed and we were able to go home around noon. YAY.

It felt amazing to be able to leave the hosiptal with our Eli. God is so amazing in some many ways. he has blessed us with a hansome, healthy little boy.

Since we have been home Eli and Koa have been snuggling a lot. Koa has lot's of questions concerning Eli..

As for me I am doing okay. Just Super sore and extremely happy.

Jeremiah has been a huge help. I do not know what I would do without him. He is my rock, my everything.

Here are some pictures! Enjoy.

Thank you everyone for all your prayers!

love

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and Eli Bachert

Big Brother Koa & Little Brother Eli

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Koa thinks having a little brother is cool other than when Eli starts to cry.

Eli Makana Bachert is HERE!!!!!!!!!

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Thank all of you for your love and prayers.

(Sorry the pics are in revers order)

Tomorrow is the Day!

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I went to Pre-op today. Everything is a go for tomorrow morning. Between 10am and 10:30am Baby Eli should be born. We Will post pictures as soon as I am out of recovery and settled into a room. So check back mid afternoon/evening tomorrow.

They asked us to tell everyone that if you want to visit please give me a day or two. I will be in the hospital till Saturday it sounds like. Also if you have a cold, cold sore, cough to please wait till you are better. Thank you!

We are so excited. Koa cant wait to Hug Baby Eli. He has packed a bag full of toys to play with while iam in surgery. If we are lucky we are going to be able to give Eli his bath. We are excited for Koa to be apart of this. He is going to be a awesome big brother.

Thank you everything for your prayers!

Love you all

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and Baby Eli

36weeks &1day

2011-04-13T12:22:00.002-08:00

I went to the Doctor today. Everything is still on schedule for the 19th arrival of Baby Eli. Eli is head down, weighing 7lbs give or take. I have another check up on Friday with a nurse to make sure he is still happy. Then Monday I have pre-op and Tuesday mid morning Eli will be born. We are so excited. My Mom is here for two weeks to help with Koa while we are in the Hospital and after to help with me and boys while Jeremiah goes to work.

I am so thankful that God has been answering prayers and helping us through this pregnancy.

Next Tuesday Night we will update the blog with pictures!

Thank you for your Prayers

Love

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and Baby Eli

34 Weeks & 1 Day

2011-03-30T16:22:00.002-08:00

Today I went to the doctor and my cervix has thinned a lot. Two weeks ago my cervix thickness was 6cm and today it is 1.4 cm thick. Baby Eli also moved head down. So I have been on bed rest for a week now. Eli is weighing about 6lbs by the ultrasound. We are hoping I can hang on for at least a one to two more weeks. Iam still scheduled for the c-section on the 19. But we will see. We are getting very excited. Thank you all for your prayers! God is so amazing. love, Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and baby Eli Bachert

32 weeks!

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I went to the Doctor last week. He said my cervix looks good. My blood pressure is little high. So I have to really take it easy. I am also needing to take iron my blood count was low. He wants to see me weekly now. we went ahead and scheduled my c-section for April 19th! I am praying that I can make it that far. That will be put me at 37 weeks! God is so good.

Thank you for all of your prayers and support.

Love

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and Baby Eli Bachert

Baby Shower!

2011-03-19T10:39:00.012-08:00

Well this past weekend I had a baby shower. We had 13 family members come down from Fairbanks for the shower. We had a blast. My cousin Crystal and friend Annie threw the shower for me. It was a huge blessing. Thank you. My sister Mandi did the cake! Enjoy the pictures!

Fabulous is what he said!

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I wen to the doctor yesterday. He said I look Fabulous! My cervix is still thick so NO BED REST! I asked the Doctor to make sure on the sex. Because one Koa still thinks he is getting a sister and two my shower is next weekend so I just wanted to make sure. And YES it is for sure a BOY I saw the evidence!.

Baby Eli is weighing about 3 lbs 12oz and very active. He is still measuring a week a head of schedule. As of today Iam 30week and 2days.

I will post pictures of the baby shower next weekend.

Thank you for all of your prayers.

Love

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and Baby Eli Bachert

28 weeks!

2011-02-15T16:02:00.003-09:00

Can you see the eyes, mouth and his hand looking at it straight on?

Went to the doctor today. Everything is still going good. The baby is 3lbs. and is measuring about a week ahead! Only 5 more appointment. I will post again in two weeks after I see the Doctor again.

Thank you again for all of your prayers!

love

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and Baby Eli

Koa is 5!

2011-02-15T15:47:00.010-09:00

At Red Robin

red frosting on his lips!

Koa turned 5 today! I have no idea where the time has gone. I do know that Jeremiah and I are so Thankful for Koa. God has been so good to us! Enjoy the pictures!

26 weeks tomorrow!

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25weeks and 1day
Here are some pictures from my last appointment that I had last week! The Doctor is very pleased with everything. He said I looked Golden! So far still No bed rest. My appointment that I had I was suppose to do do the gestational diabetes test. Which in tails drinking this HORRIBLE drink 30 minutes before your appointment well I was driving so I had to pull over half to Anchorage. I drank the whole thing and then it decided to come back up! All over myself and the truck. NOTE I locked the truck door because I didn't really know where I was. So when I need to throw up the door was locked. Lets just say it was an awesome way to start my day. So I couldn't complete the test. Now I have to do some Fasting and then go get my blood drawn. The Doctor isn't worried that I have it. But its a test that has to be done.

My next appointment is on Koa's 5th Birthday! I cant believe his going to be 5 in two weeks. Time sure does fly. He is so excited about his birthday. He is counting down the days.

I know this may ruffle some of your feathers. But I have to share my theory with you all about the Super Bowl. 5 years ago when I was pregnant with Koa. The Steelers made it to the Super Bowl( YES that is my team) and they won but a horrible game I do say. But now 5 years later I am pregnant with Eli and Yes the Steelers have made it to the Super Bowl again. I knew they were going to make it because I was pregnant! I thought you all might enjoy this. Have a good laugh. But its going to be a WAR at my house on Sunday. Jeremiah's team is the Packer's. We shall see who Wins.

I will post again after I see the Doctor in 2 weeks. Thank you for all of you prayers and support.

Love

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and Baby Eli

23weeks and 6days today!

2011-01-17T11:04:00.002-09:00

The Doctor said Eli's foot is 2inches

22weeks and 6 days

11weeks and 6days

Yes I am 23weeks and 6days today! I was 23weeks and 5days when I gave birth to Koa. Everything so far is going good. I am NOT on bed rest! But I am limited to what I can do such as picking stuff up over 10lbs, and cant be on my feet a lot. I am getting a shot once a week of progesterone its suppose to prevent per-term labor. So far its working. I also had surgery in October they put in a cerclage. Koa is very excited about being a big brother. He wasn't to sure about having a little brother he wanted a little sister. When we went to found out that we were having the doctor told us its a BOY! Koa told the doctor NO ITS A GIRL over and over they argued a little. It was cute. But hes getting use to the idea now. My cousin here had a baby shower this last weekend and we went to go buy her something. Koa thought we were buying stuff for Eli he was picking out stuff for him. Koa keeps asking when Eli will be at the house. 3 more months! It's going SLOW. But well worth it!. I will be updating you guys every couple of weeks. Thank you all for your prayers!

Love

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa and Eli

2010 Christmas

2010-12-25T13:08:00.002-09:00

Well it's been awhile since I was home for Christmas, so I was looking forward to being home this year to be with Courtnie and Koa. I was so excited to watch Koa open his gifts and see his reactions that I couldn't get to sleep after setting up last night. He didn't let Courtnie and I down with his excitement and smile. As i write this he is playing with his new cars in his world and I'm so very tankful that he is here and doing so great. Most of you know Courtnie is pregnant again and so far she is doing good with the help of a doctor in Anchorage and his guidance. The doctors are thinking it is another boy from the ultrasound pictures. We had our celebration dinner last night for Christmas, it was very good.

We hope that all of your Christmas' are going great as well.

We Love all of you Merry Christmas

Jeremiah, Courtnie, Koa, And Baby Eli

2010 Christmas Pictures

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Chrismas 2010 Movies

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God Watering The Yard

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I have been wanting it to rain so that the whole yard would get watered good. The sprinklers as much as we tried wouldn't get everything wet thanks God for the rain. That and the forest fires in Alaska needed some good rain too.

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After is soon to come...........

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During

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Before

2010-05-29T23:55:00.002-08:00

Wow its been a long time since we posted on here. I guess that "my space" and "face book" have taken over Courtnie's life online and work has taken over mine. Coutnie, Koa and I have been doing great. Koa is growing up fast and never ceases to amaze Courtnie and I with the things he does every day. He has been going to preschool and keeping us busy. This weekend Courtnie's mom dad and sisters came down to help us do our yards landscaping. So I decided to posts some pictures for our family and friends to see. I would like to thank everyone for there thoughts and prayers over the past few years. We love all of you and hope that you are all having a great weekend.

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Nancy lake!

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Byers Camp ground!

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Well...

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There are a lot more pictures to come. But blog spot isnt letting me uplaod right now. Sorry. I will as soon as I can.
Courtnie

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Great Grandpa and Grandma in Huntly, IL

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Vacation To the field Museum in Chicago

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vacation to IL

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Uncle Michael and Koa.........

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Koa has Glasses

2009-03-16T11:33:00.005-08:00

Koa got his glass' today. He hasnt taken them off. So I guess he likes being able to see better

Koa's first day of SCHOOL.....

2009-02-05T18:43:00.009-09:00

BUTT SHOT...

Koa is helping daddy cook pancakes.

Koa's first day of school was Tuesday this week. And he loves it. Also his new word is OKAY... OKay OKay

Daddy time

2008-11-12T23:12:00.005-09:00

Koa has been enjoying every minute with Jeremiah that he can get it. Its so cute. Everytime Jeremiah goes out of eye sight of Koa. Koa yells DADDY DADDY..

Tutu Time!

2008-11-12T23:03:00.004-09:00

Well Tutu was here for about 4 days. Koa had a blast. Thank you Tutu for everything.

2008-11-01T17:18:00.005-08:00

I took Koa trick or treating down our street. We hit five houses, everytime they would open the door he would walk in their house and help himself to there candy dish. It was cute. Then we headed home to wait for our trick or treaters. They would ring the door bell so i opened the door and handed candy. Koa screamed NO NO NO. It was cool. But he liked looking at all the outfits.

2008-10-19T22:39:00.002-08:00

Well Jeremiah had training in Anchorage. They gave him a hotel for 3nights and Koa and I kinda invited ourselfs. But we really enjoyed meeting the co-workers and their families. Koa loved the hotel. He had a blast. It was a very nice get away for a little bit.

Okay ofr those who havent seen the inside of our house...

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Okay I am gonna have to try tomorrow and download the other pictures. But enjoy these ones.

It snowed at The Bachert's tonight...

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HAIR CUT

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Playing at the beach in Kenai

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Koa checking out the sand.

Watching the water coming in.

Running away from the water.

Koa wanting his mom to watch his cool new game.

Koa and his new friend Shelby.
All wet its time to change.

(Koa had fun at the beach with his new feiends.)

Fishing at the beach In Kenai

2008-07-31T23:41:00.007-08:00

Koa & Dad on the Beach in Kenai, AK

(Koa didn't know what to think of the salmon at first)

Koa checking out the fish.

Koa and his new friend Atlee right after Koa kissed the fish.

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4,3,2, ELMO

2008-07-18T23:35:00.008-08:00

Koa was dancing it was so CUTE..

More dancing

Cant believe its so BIG......

At first he was very shocked and at AW..

Well Nana Cindy Bachert came down and we went to Seame Street. Its was just Koa, Nana and Courtnie. Jeremiah was at work. Poor guy he missed out on ELMO.

Well couple of weeks ago Koa pick up the would Elmo and so everything is ELMO even NEMO. Anyways today we went to town and did some shopping for the wedding and we were counting down the hours before we went and saw ELMO and Koa was awesome. first it was four hours. then three and then two and then hurry up and finish your dinner Elmo is waiting for us.

We also went with some awesome friends from church. they have little ones around Koa's age. It was so amazing to see Koa so intrested and excited.

Also we have lost our camera so that is why we havent updated the blog. Sorry when we find it or get a new one I will let you know. Tonight we used Nana Cindy's camera. Thank gooodness....

2008-05-15T23:06:00.007-08:00

Well we did move and buy a house. We moved about two weeks ago. I just now got the internet working. Sorry.

Here are the pictures of the new house and pictures of Koa playing outside.

Sorry I am haviung internet problems I will update more soon. Sorry

2008-05-15T22:54:00.002-08:00

Where do I start.. It has been a very busy of couple of months. Sorry its been so long since we have updated. But Here are some new pictures.

Love

Jeremiah, Koa and Courtnie Bachert

2008-02-25T19:51:00.003-09:00

Feeling yucky!!

2008-02-11T14:23:00.000-09:00

Well Koa has Hand Foot and Mouth Virus. He has blisters all over his fingers, palms, toes and on his tongue. Plus on top of that he has a little bit of a cold. We are not to sure where he picked it. Because we/he hasnt been anywhere in almost two weeks because of the weather.
Please pray for Koa.
Thank you all for everything.
Love
Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

X-mas with The Bachert's..

2008-01-20T22:29:00.000-09:00

X-mas with The French Side..

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They were spying in my cousin..

CJ opening his gifts.

Goofy Kelly Belly...

X-mas with Mommy & Daddy!

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Sleep Over!!

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Koa had a sleep over with his cousins Kelly and CJ. And Of course his Aunt SHELBY. Koa had a blast.

Koa 1st hair cut...

2008-01-20T21:26:00.000-09:00

Well here are pictures of Koa very 1st hair cut.

where do i start!

2007-12-21T23:53:00.000-09:00

It has been crazy the last few weeks almost a month now when i think about it. Well Koa ear infection either never went away with the first medicine for 10 days so we took koa back in to see the doctor cause he was coughing pretty bad and thats when we found out that he still had an ear infection. so she but him on some other kind of medicine. He did good with it for about 6 days. then he started throwing up for like a day and then now its coming out the other end. and he has a really bad diaper rash. Koa is doing good. He past his stomach bug off to Papa Tom and Aunt Leahs boyfriend. He is in a very giving mood. Tis the season.
Other than koa n i are trying to get as much rest as we can. It just feels like one thing after another. And of course its when Jeremiah is at work. I was so thankful that Koa and i was spending the night at Papa Toms and Grandma Cindy when he was throwing up. Because they were a huge help to me. and then our truck had to go into the shop. so we were out of a truck for a day. not to bad.l it could of been worse. I am so sleepy. I am sorry if this doesnt make a whole lot of sense.
Love you all
Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie
I promise i will post our x-mas pictures later.

Koa's 1st ear infection!

2007-11-27T00:31:00.000-09:00

Well where do I start. Koa has had a little cold for about to two weeks. This last week we have been up at night for hours on end. He just would cough at night and during the day he is himself. So I felt bad for him coughing. So this morning I took him to Doctor hoping for some coughing medicine. But instead we left with a prescription for an ear infection. So I was trying to think if i missed a sign of him messing with ears. Well when we came home he was pulling and poking his left ear a lot.
Well the doctor prescribe Koa Amazicillon. Which he has had when he was in the hospital. But Jeremiah is allergic to it. So I had to make sure that he didnt break in hives or his mouth. tongue swell up. But so far he is doing good.
Well I just wanted to up date everyone. It has been a long long week. I am gonna try to get some sleep.

2007-10-30T23:02:00.000-08:00

Today Koa had a fall festival. He was suppose to be ragged Andy but he looks like Chucky. Oh Well. Everyone thought he was SO CUTE... But I know he is. After his Fall festival he had to get RSV shots. He didnt like that to much.

Koa is walking a lot. Hes is growing, and eating all the time.

Thank you everyone for all prayers and support.

Love you all

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Koa is walking.

2007-10-23T22:07:00.000-08:00

Koa is walking. But he still crawls some. He started doing the bear crawl. It is so cute.

Koa loves to dance, Tutu bought him a pumkin that sings. Koa loves it. When he turns it on he just shakes his little booty. We all love watching him dance.

Last week Koa, Jeremiah and I got our flu shot. So that is done.

This week we are busy with Great Grandma Myrts 75th B-day party and Koa's therapy place is having a fall festival. So we are gonna be dressin up for those.

Koa has been doing great sleeping in his own room. Everynight while Koa eats his bottle we read him a story. Then he falls asleep shortly.

As of yesterday Koa will not be getting Physical therapy until he turns 2. She wasnt to do a full assement on him to see how he is doing. And also to see if he needs help again. We were very excited.

Koa is doing awesome.

Thank you for all your support and prayers.

Love you all so much.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

HELLO!

2007-10-11T21:34:00.000-08:00

Koa is a goof!

Koa is watching his favorite show "The Backyardagains"

Koa's Snowsuit from Great Grandma & Grandpa Cunningham

Well Koa still has a cough. But I think its getting better. Well I hope so. He is doing such an awesome job of trying to walk. Tonight he took about 10 steps and fell and got back up and walked about 6 steps. So I do believe its getting closer.

The night before it was Koa's first time sleeping in his OWN room. He cried for awhile. So I went in there and read him a story. While I was reading him the story I heard Koa fart and then he was laughing. I couldnt help but laugh it was cute. Jeremiah and I both looked at each other and thought of his Aunt Shelby.

We postponed Koa's flu shot until he gets better.

Thank you for all the support and prayers.

We love you all so much.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Koa is a little under the weather...

2007-10-07T22:41:00.001-08:00

I am not to sure if its from teething or he picked up a little cold. He has a runny nose and a cough. So please pray for Koa.

Thursday last week Koa got his RSV shots and I called Papa Sherman to come help me with Koa. He gets two shots one in each leg at the same time. Papa Sherman was there to help comfort him afterwords. Also Tutu Christi was there, her and I were teary eyed.

Friday night Koa and I spent the night with Papa Tom and Nana Cindy. Saturday morning Koa and Papa Tom went and did BOY stuff. While Nana Cindy and I cooked Pumpkin Spice Bars, Banana bread and Chocolate cookies. For Aunt Leah.

It snowed Saturday. Koa wasnt to sure what to think of it.

Friday Koa and I went to our house and we have septic, well and basement walls up. I also talked to the builder and we are still on delay for a few more weeks. But When we were at the house we saw the borough guys were there. So maybe sooner than later.

Thank you for all the prayers and support.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Koa took 3 steps today at play group!

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This where the house is gonna go.

Side view

Sorry so blurry. He was trying to color.

That day he got a mouth full of birdseed's.

Okay I am totally in trouble when he starts to walk. I cant keep up with him now. I have no idea what I am gonna do. Anyways Koa is doing AWESOME. He is so so CUTE. He is eating and eating. Its crazy he only weighs 20lbs and I am not to sure where he puts it. Koa's play group has been going good. He really likes it. When its done he is VERY hungry and sleepy.

This weekend he found id nose. Thanks to his Aunt Shelby-ann. So now all he does is pick his nose and laughs. He is walking along the walls at the house, and stand by himself for long periods of time. Its so cool watching him. Last year at this time I couldnt even imagine what he would be doing. Time goes by so fast.

Our house is coming along kinda. The land that the builder bought from the this guy he never did the plot plan. So the Borough is 3 to 4 weeks delayed. Which is okay. Jeremiah and I said that the longer it takes the better. Because we can save more money.

I do believe thats all for now.

Thank you so much for all the support and love.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

2007-09-05T15:57:00.000-08:00

Here are the updated pictures. I am sorry that I has been awhile that we havent updated the pictures.

Enjoy!!

Koa is SO CUTE!!

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

OKay sorry for not posting.

2007-08-28T22:30:00.000-08:00

Well there is a couple new exciting news.
Koa is so close to walking its cool. He has a never ending stomach. That boy can eat. We switched him from formula to whole milk. He gets three bottles a day of milk and everything else is food. We havent weighed him in awhile. But he seems taller and fuller in the belly.
Also Monday we put earnest money on a house. Its not built yet so we get to pick everything out. It will be done around Dec 1st. Hopefully, if not no biggie. We are really excited. Its 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 acre lot and its about 1200 sft. So we will keep you posted.
Also Koa had therapy yesterday and she was very pleased to see Koa's progress. and wants to see Koa 2 times a month instead of 4. She also wants Koa to attend a play group once a week. The only problem is RSV season is starting soon. So I put a phone call into his Doctor and we are waiting to hear what she says.
Well Thank you for all the prayers and support.
Love,
Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert
P.S
I will post pictures later. Sorry

Koa 1st cold.

2007-07-24T22:06:00.000-08:00

Koa first cold. He has a runny nose/ stuffy at times. Lots of Boogers that are clear and he has a little bit of a cough. But it has affected him. He is still very active and smiley.
This past weekend we went camping. Koa had a blast. He loves going camping. I am not to sure which part he likes more the food or watching us and the dogs. He also loves staying up late. He watched Papa Tom and Aunty Leah dump into the Chena River. We have it on video so if you want to watch it just let us know.
Koa also went Blueberry picking with me and some friends he liked it cause Jeremiah was feeding his blueberrys. I think thats all whats going on here. Please pray for Koa to get better.
Also Happy 21st Birthday Aunty Ashley Love Koa.
Thank you all for everything.
Love
Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Well Koa is one very busy boy..

2007-07-17T20:36:00.000-08:00

Koa and I

Koa, I and our buddies

Koa's Buddy Duke

Fishing with Pappa Tom

Koa loves CAMPING

Koa and Grandma Cindy

Sorry it has been awhile since the last time. Well were do I start. We have had MANY family BBQ's they all have been a blast. Koa has already gone to 2 weddings and he LOVES music. Also we have been camping a couple of time. First time was with Papa Tom and Grandma Cindy. Koa got a little sun. He also saw two beavers which he liked when they smacked there tail on the water it got his attention. Then we went out with our friends it was just us girls (Mommy's and a friend), Koa and his little buddy that is 11 months old. Koa had a blast. The boys had fun sharing food and toys. Let me tell you I am so thankful that God only gave us one little boy.

I also signed Koa up for swimming lessons. Theres about two other little boys that we know that go too. Its fun for Koa and I.

Koa loves to eat FOOD. From steak, and hamburgers to homemade pasta ( Aunty Mandi), Great Grandma's Cinnamon rolls. He absolutely loves watermelon.

So here are some new pictures Enjoy.

Thank you everyone for all support and prayers.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Here are some AWESOME pictures

2007-06-28T14:58:00.000-08:00

I absolutely LOVE this picture

Koa checking himself out

Daddy and Koa watching cartoons

Our little miracle baby

Koa finally sleeping after surgery. Poor kid.

Koa right before surgery :(

Koa getting blood drawn for the surgery 2 days before

Sexy boy

Koa and mommy

Up close and personal

Well are home.

2007-06-27T15:27:00.000-08:00

Our drive home was good. But at first Koa was very uncomfortable he cried himself to sleep. On our way home we changed Koa diaper and noticed that maybe one of his hernias came back. Jeremiah and I were kinda like oh man. But Monday we had a doctors appointment with his Doctor here. And she said that it is just swollen, also that it looks good. So on Friday that Surgeon is coming to Fairbanks and we have an appointment with him. So we will let you know how that goes.
Koa is one BUSY little boy. He is crawling the right way and is getting into everything. But we are so happy that we can chase him around now. Koa loves Patty Cake and itzy bitzy spider and Jeremiah taught Koa how to catch a mosquito. Its so cool watching Koa grow and learn things everyday. He is such a blast.
Well i am going to try upload picture here soon.
Thank you so much for all the prayers.
Love you all so much
Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Humm Today Koa had his Hernia surgery and was circumcised

2007-06-21T15:37:00.000-08:00

Koa did great with the surgery and right after he was talking and wanting to play. when we got back to our room it was a little different of a story he was tired and beginning to feel the things that had just happened to him. For us guys we can begin to imagine what it might feel like to have that part of us cut on. Not to good I imagine.
Courtnie and I were a little nerves about how he would come off of the ventilator after surgery but that went very smooth and he isn't needing any oxygen. So we are great full of that. We are going to stay here in anchorage until Saturday just to give him a break and an extra day to rest before the long ride home.
We thank every one for there prayers and support through this adventure we have had with Koa. thank you god for watching over our little Koa once again and Keeping him safe.
Thank you all again and we love you
Koa, Courtnie and Jeremiah Bachert

Hello everyone!

2007-06-19T23:23:00.000-08:00

Sorry for not updating. We are in Anchorage. Today Koa had pre-op, he had a urine test, blood work and a chest x-ray. We havent heard anything from the Doctor. I guess no news is good news. So Koa's surgery is scheduled for Thursday Morning bright N early. It is a day surgery so he will not be staying at the Hospital.
I am a little nervous about the surgery. But I know that hes going to be okay. God is watching over my son.
Well just wanted to tell you what was going on here. As soon as we have time after the surgery we will update, and let you know how it went.
Love you all
Please pray for Koa that everything goes good.
Thank you for all the love, support and prayers.
Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Koa is doing good.

2007-06-12T12:23:00.000-08:00

Koa is crawling and moving all over the place. He is talking more and more everyday. He got attacked by the mosquitoes at night. On one side of his face there is a lot of bites. I feel so bad for him. They dont seem to bother him. Also Koa loves music he likes to dance to music. It is so cute. And he got his third tooth in on the top. and he is working on the some more.

We are just getting ready for surgery next week.

Thank you everyone for all the prayers and support.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Well where do we start, We are so Thankful for everything!

2007-05-25T21:16:00.000-08:00

Well we just got back from Anchorage. Koa had 4 doctors to go see. The 1st was the lung doctor and he said that Koa doesnt need oxygen. But keep some tanks around until he gets through his first bad cold. 2nd was the heart doctor to make sure that his heart wasnt being over worked now that he is off Oxygen. And that went really good, She said that his heart looks good. That there is no signs of problems. We have to follow up with her in 6 months. 3rd doctor was the surgeon and Koa surgery is scheduled for June 21st. And that it will be about an hour and the he doesnt need to spend the night at the hospital, because he is off oxygen. 4th doctor was the eye doctor and he said Koa might be one of the lucky ones that doesnt need glasses. And that the reason why he is so sensitive to the sun is because he has blue eyes and that he needs to go fishing and hunting more.

So all of our appointment's went AWESOME. We are so thankful for everything. God is so great.

We had a blast in Anchorage. We took Koa by the NICU to see the nurses and doctors they were so happy to see Koa. They couldnt believe how big he is, and how much he looks like Jeremiah.

Koa is still 18lbs and 2ozs. He is 27 inches long. and is very busy. He is pulling himself up on things. We had to lower his cribs. Koa is one motor mouth.

Thank you everyone for all the prayers and support that you have given Koa n us.

We love you all so much.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Koa is a big boy NOW!!!

2007-05-03T21:19:00.000-08:00

Okay Koa had a photo shoot with his new sunglasses. Hes is bear "crawling" and he is getting everywhere, pulling down things and getting stuck under things. Its cool.

Thank you everyone for all the prayers and support.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Some More Fun pics...

2007-04-26T14:33:00.000-08:00

Koa and I have been out and enjoying the VERY nice weather.. We go on walks every day. Koa got a picnic table and a sand box. So we have been oustide and hes eats his pears out there. He loves it..

Thank you everyone for all the prayers and support.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Guess WHAT!

2007-04-20T18:07:00.000-08:00

We went down to Anchorage to see the lung Doctor. We were there and he took Koa off Oxygen while we talked and the doctor listened to his lungs. He said that he was impressed how well Koa's lungs sounded. He said when we get home to take Koa off Oxygen and monitor him for 2 weeks. If Koa doesn't make it off. Its okay. That there are ways to get him off. So we are monitoring Koa a lot. He is doing really good so far. We go back to Anchorage in May to see the lung doctor, heart doctor to make sure that his heart isn't being over worked, now that he is off. we are also gonna see the eye doc and the surgeon.

Thank you everyone for all the support and prayers.

love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Koa weighs 18lbs!

2007-04-11T20:16:00.000-08:00

Sorry that it has been awhile. We have been busy. Jeremiah got a new job up north and he loves it. After he left I got Pneumonia. So my mom and Cindy came out and helped me take care of Koa. Koa loved every minute with his Tutu Christy and Grandma Cindy. Koa is doing so well with all of his therapies. They are really impressed with everything that he has been doing and accomplished. He is ALMOST crawling. We are trying to get him off this Oxygen. Our goal is May 15th. So we will keep you updated.

Thank you so much for all the prayers and support that you have given our family.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

2007-03-02T21:57:00.000-09:00

Sorry that we haven't posted in awhile. Koa has been sick. With the stomach bug. We think he either picked it up at the doctors office or from on of us that brought it home the store. We are not to sure. But we do know that Koa is doing a lot better. And thats ALL that matters to Jeremiah and I. Well here are some new pics of the little guy. Thank you to everyone for all the prayers and support. You all mean so much to Koa, Jeremiah and I.

Love

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachet

Koa's 1st Birthday!

2007-02-15T22:28:00.001-09:00

We are so happy that can celebrate his 1st Birthday. Koa had presents and lots cake and ice cream. Here are some really cute pictures. We want to Thank you everyone for all the prayers and support that you have given us this last year. We love you all very much.

Thank you again,

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Koa's 1st Birthday!

2007-02-15T22:28:00.000-09:00

Thank you again,

Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Here are some new pics of the little tike!

2007-01-28T23:54:00.000-09:00

Koa is doing AWESOME. He is grwoing and growing. He is so much fun to play with and watch him learn new things. Its great.
Thank you for all the prayers and support that you have given our family.
Love
Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Got feet?

2007-01-16T00:04:00.000-09:00

Love you all very much.
Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Here are some more Pictures of the little JD!!

2007-01-09T23:42:00.000-09:00

Koa weighs 15lbs 14ozs and 25inches long!

2007-01-09T23:26:00.000-09:00

Koa is doing good. Hes is talking away. Saying DADA over and over. Its so cute. We beleive that this time he is truly teething. He is muchin on everything. He bites down on his gums. It looks like it hurts.
Thank you everyone for all the prayers, support and love that you have given us.
Love
Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert.
P.S
PLease Pray for our friend Mrs.Shea She is having some health problems. And now she needs our prayers and support. Thank you.

forgot a couple

2007-01-01T21:48:00.000-09:00

2007-01-01T20:39:00.000-09:00

Hello everyone hope your New years was a blast. Our was.
Well here are some new pics.

Merry Late Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2006-12-27T00:48:00.000-09:00

Hello everyone. We hope that your Christmas was full of love and relaxing.
Our Christmas was AWESOME with Koa. We had a blast. Of course Koa got spoiled. But that's okay. I am having fun playing with all of his toys.
Today Koa had a doctors visit. He got blood drawn and a chest x-ray. All of the blood work came back Great... His chest x-ray looked good to us but they are going to compare it with the last one in September and tomorrow we will find out more on that.
The Doctor was very pleased and happy with Koa. He was such a worm when she was trying listen and count his breathing. She said I don't think he moves around very much. She was joking it was funny.
Oh yeah the little Porker weighed 15 lbs 3 oz and is 24 inches long. He's HUGE. Today we put him in he car seat and lifted it, man it was heavy. Jeremiah and I were like what are we feeding this guy.
Have a great New year. ( grandpa and grandma Cunningham we will miss playing Mexican train with you guys this year.)
Thank you everyone for all the prayers and support.
Love
Koa, Jeremiah and Courtnie Bachert

Koa weighed 14 lbs and 12 oz today.

2006-12-19T22:16:00.000-09:00

Koa is doing good. I just got done writing his big post and then I lost it some how.
Okay the scoop on Koa is that he had an eye appointment last week and it was very good. The doctor was very pleased. Koa is getting physical Therapy once a week and he loves it. He tolerates about an hour of that, the he gets occupational Therapy twice a month. He tolerates about 20 to 30 minutes of that.
Koa is just growing and growing.
Every One have an AWESOME Christmas and New Years.
I will try to up load some new pics soon,
Thank you everyone for all your prayers and support.
Love
Jeremiah, Koa and Courtnie Bachert

Koa weighs 13 lbs 12 oz and he is 23 and half inches long.

2006-11-29T15:31:00.000-09:00

Koa is doing good. We have been working on him sitting up by himself he is getting there. He is getting therapy once a week. They said they happy to see a 23 weeker doing so well. Koa is one little motor mouth.
We think he might be teething.
Thank you all for all the prayers, love and support that you have given us.
Thanks again,
Koa,Jeremiah and Courtnie

Some new pics of the little man

2006-10-31T17:33:00.000-09:00

The big pumpkin in the pictures is a 107 pound pumpkin and the little one Koa's Grandma and Grandpa Bachert grew in there garden.

Koa weighed 12 pounds 5 ounces last Friday

2006-10-31T16:57:00.000-09:00

So things have been a little crazy for the last couple of weeks. Koa is Doing great and is growing like a weed. Last week he saw one of the doctors from the Anchorage. The appointment went great Koa was able to get off of 2 of his medicines and we are able to give him a new formula in stead of the pre digested formula that he has been on since we left the hospital. We also found out that Koa can start eating baby food and rice cereal with formula. So yesterday we fed him his first baby food and he seemed to like it a lot and was very happy that he was able to eat with a spoon like his dad. ( he watched me eat my dinner and Courtnie and I got a kick out of it) One funny thing he did was Courtnie thought that he was done so she took the spoon away form him and he opened his mouth wide and looked at us like hey what is the deal with that. Koa has also figured out how to role him self onto his stomach but cant get back to his back yet. He is standing if you help him up and hold his hands or he has something to hold on to. Koa seem to get more and more observant every day and loves to play Peek-a-boo with his mom and I.
At the start to this month our friend Wanda with the help of out families and friends and some local businesses set up a spaghetti feed fund raiser for us it was very nice and it helped us out a lot. We would like to say thanks to every one for helping us out and we will never forget the friends and family that we have.
We also need to thank Dermot Cole of the Fairbanks daily news miner for the write ups that he as put in for two fund raisers that we have had.
Thanks again for every thing, all of the prayers and love that we have been shown.
We love all of you
Koa Courtnie and Jeremiah Bachert

Koa weighed 11pounds 7ounces yesterday

2006-09-29T17:38:00.000-08:00

Not to much to say for this week. Other than Koa went to His first b-day party for his mom. Courtnie is 21 now. And Koa got a round of shots. NOT those Kind of shots the Kind of shots that babies get to keep them from getting sick. And he did good with them. Also we are starting to turn his oxygen down it should be a very slow process so that Koa can get used to the changes we are hoping to have him off of it some time in the next 3 months. Well thanks again for all of the prayers and support.
Thank you God for taking care of all of us and keeping us safe and well.
We love all of you
Koa Courtnie and Jeremiah Bachert
PS here are some of the new pictures and tricks Koa is learning.

Koa weighed 11 pounds today

2006-09-22T13:10:00.000-08:00

Koa is doing good and is starting to use his legs to push him self up then you hold him in a standing position. He is still very curious of his surroundings looking at any thing with lights or that moves yesterday he was very interested in the TV being that it was the first time he had seen a TV it was cool to see him get so into something like that. We also found that he is very good at telling us when he is tired. I'm not sure who is learning more Courtnie and I or him. I think that he is starting to get some teeth spots on his gums. So that should be another learning experience for Courtnie and I.
Well that's about all for now. Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. We love all of you.
Thank you God for allowing Koa and us to be where we are today.
Thanks again,
Koa Courtnie and Me

Koa is getting to be a big little guy

2006-09-15T17:50:00.000-08:00

So I haven't been writing much on here SORRY I will try to get a little more into it again now that things have started to settle down a little. Last week end and earlier this week we packed up and went to anchorage thinking that Tuesday Koa was going to need the surgery to fix this hernias . But as we are learning there is always a hitch when it comes to our little guy and he got a little bit of a cold. And was glad to give it to me. So now IM all stuffed up and feeling yucky but I think he is going to beat me in getting over the cold. So the doctors decided that it would be better to wait on the surgery until he was over the cold and feeling good.
when we were in anchorage we went and saw some of the nurses and doctors that took care of Koa and helped him stay in this world. It was a feeling that I cant really explain. It was just cool.
Koa weighed 10 pounds and 10 ounces yesterday and when we were in anchorage we figured out that he is gaining about an ounce a day. It is cool watching him get bigger and bigger and he seems like he gets more and more aware of his surroundings every day. One thing that Courtnie and I love is in the mornings when Koa first wakes up he is full of smiles just happy to see his mommy and daddy. And when he talks with his little goos and gaas it is great.
We thank everyone so much for your prayers and support.
We thank God and the doctors help god make little miracles like Koa happen.
We love you all and thanks again.
Koa Courtnie and Jeremiah

Koa is still gaining weight

2006-09-01T13:07:00.000-08:00

Koa weighed 9 pounds 13 ounces this week. Koa is doing good as for me I'm hurting I had my wisdom teeth pulled out and it wasn't to bead for the first day but the last 2 days haven't been so much fun. Courtnie has her plate kind of full with 2 big babies she is taking care of now but she is doing a great job with both Koa and I.
Thank you all for your prayers.
Thank you God for Keeping Koa healthy and Helping him to grow.
We love you all,
Koa Courtnie and Jeremiah Bachert