12/29/2023
My husband and I opened Cherished 4D on April 8th, 2013. At the time, we both worked full-time jobs in the medical field but also wanted to bring 3D/4D ultrasounds to Savannah/surrounding areas. We chose to take this leap of faith because we thoroughly loved our own 3D experience. When pregnant with our first baby, we traveled all the way to Macon, GA for a 3D scan and just knew Savannah deserved this service too. 3D/4D wasn't quite mainstream then and it was just starting to get popular for non-diagnostic purposes. We ended up pregnant with our 2nd baby by this time. At 36 weeks gestation, we opened our doors to the public. We were scared but extremely excited! We had a 16 month old at home and about to welcome another baby in the next few weeks. I personally felt that opening Cherished was somehow our 3rd baby and treated it as such. We kept our full-time jobs because we didn't want to throw all of our eggs in one basket. We were told by the small business association that most businesses shut down after 5 yrs. We were determined to prove them wrong and we did. In the beginning, we hired a few sonographers to help start our business.They really gave us helpful tips/tricks to properly scan. As a nurse, I had to learn how to operate an ultrasound machine while learning the art and craft of obtaining 3D/4D images. My husband stayed in the background and was essentially the IT guy for Cherished. I willingly became the forefront. We never quit those full-time jobs and I found myself working 6 to 7 days a week. I stretched myself thin while still trying to be a mom, wife, and human. It essentially became our new normal. The children became accustomed to mommy always working while my family stepped up to help us. I still carry a lot of guilt and feel like I lost some precious moments with our children. In the end, I did what I thought was best for our family's future. This business also indirectly became my therapy and life balance in a way. As an ICU nurse by trade, I dealt/deal with death often. It can be mentally draining and some days at work can be depressing. As the owner of an ultrasound boutique, I am able to see happy smiling faces while they watch their babies on the big screen. There is just something about seeing pure love for an unborn baby. I was able to connect with my clients and hear their stories. I wanted everyone to have a unique experience once they stepped through those doors. It truly feels that I got to see a glimpse of my client's lives and I am truly honored they shared it with me. It's been 10 yrs now, going on 11 yrs and I'm ready to slow down. I'm ready to be with my babies before they're too grown to hang with mom. I'm ready to have days off without forcing myself to take a vacation. Life essentially is too short. Our 3rd baby, who is now 6 yrs old, really craves our attention. He deserves it. We all deserve it as a family. It's bittersweet and it feels like we are losing something we deeply care for. Lastly, I wanted to personally thank my sister-in-law, Jesse, who stepped up and answered my business calls for 8 straight years. My mom also helped answered phones when Jesse couldn't. I wouldn't have survived without these two women. I worked night-shifts as a nurse and would turn around and scan babies all day ..So thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love y'all. ❤️ It's been quite a ride but I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you to my clients and for your business. Most importantly, thank you for the memories. I will miss this.
Thank you kindly,
Kelsey Canfield
****Cherished 4D will officially close doors on January 20th, 2024. You can still book up until Jan 19th. We will be scanning until then. Take care and farwell. ❤️*****
