One year ago today, we said good-bye to "baby Grace."
Happy 1st birthday in Heaven, precious little one! Daddy and I look forward to the day when we will meet you there in the clouds, where we will forever be with Jesus!
And this song "just happened" to be the theme of today's devotion in "Our Daily Bread"--
I love how God works things out like this! What a great reminder.
He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater;
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase.
To added affliction, He addeth His mercy;
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
32 weeks
Today I started my weekly dr. appointments and I also had my first NST (non-stress test). I wasn't sure quite what to expect with the NST, but I got to lie in a comfy recliner and listen to our baby's heartbeat for 20 minutes, so that was pretty cool :)
They had two monitors on my belly, one for baby's heartbeat and one for contractions (didn't have any). They also gave me a button to push every time I felt baby girl move. She was pretty wiggly and I pushed the button 30+ times in that 20 minute period. I just love all her wiggles and movements and praise the Lord for each one of them!
Her heart-rate was good and I remember just thinking to myself the whole time, "Ok, little heart, just keep beating, just keep beating..."
I am soo very thankful for the amazing doctors and nurses at my clinic. They reassured me again today that no question is a silly question and that if I ever have any concerns or just need some extra assurance that baby is okay, I can call/go in to the clinic.
Thank you, Lord, for another great appointment!
And...lastly, (unless baby girl decides to come on her own before then) we have an induction date scheduled! September 2nd... 45 days from now. But who's counting?? ;)
They had two monitors on my belly, one for baby's heartbeat and one for contractions (didn't have any). They also gave me a button to push every time I felt baby girl move. She was pretty wiggly and I pushed the button 30+ times in that 20 minute period. I just love all her wiggles and movements and praise the Lord for each one of them!
Her heart-rate was good and I remember just thinking to myself the whole time, "Ok, little heart, just keep beating, just keep beating..."
I am soo very thankful for the amazing doctors and nurses at my clinic. They reassured me again today that no question is a silly question and that if I ever have any concerns or just need some extra assurance that baby is okay, I can call/go in to the clinic.
Thank you, Lord, for another great appointment!
And...lastly, (unless baby girl decides to come on her own before then) we have an induction date scheduled! September 2nd... 45 days from now. But who's counting?? ;)
A Week in Iowa
I had the fun opportunity to spend this past week in IA!
My friend Jan, her 5-month old Jonathan, and I flew up there together and surprised our friend Charissa at her bridal shower. We were so happy that we pulled off the surprise and are glad that we don't have to worry anymore about leaking out the secret :) It was great to have the 4 of us back together again; short but sweet!
The week was a great balance of time with both friends and family. It's nice to have so many loved ones who live close to each other! I didn't get a whole lot of pictures of my family, but here are a couple cute ones of my little nephew...he's growing up so fast! Almost a year old already.
My flight back home turned out to be such a blessing too--I was supposed to have a 4 hour layover in Atlanta, but was able to catch an earlier flight home so that cut my traveling time in half almost!
My hubby spent the week counseling at Jr. Boys' camp and I was so excited to see him again on Saturday. I think baby girl was really excited to hear his voice too--when he came in the door and was talking, she started wiggling around like crazy in my belly--much more than she had all day long. Looks like we already have a daddy's girl on our hands :)
My friend Jan, her 5-month old Jonathan, and I flew up there together and surprised our friend Charissa at her bridal shower. We were so happy that we pulled off the surprise and are glad that we don't have to worry anymore about leaking out the secret :) It was great to have the 4 of us back together again; short but sweet!
Soon-to-be "Mrs. P."
The week was a great balance of time with both friends and family. It's nice to have so many loved ones who live close to each other! I didn't get a whole lot of pictures of my family, but here are a couple cute ones of my little nephew...he's growing up so fast! Almost a year old already.
My flight back home turned out to be such a blessing too--I was supposed to have a 4 hour layover in Atlanta, but was able to catch an earlier flight home so that cut my traveling time in half almost!
My hubby spent the week counseling at Jr. Boys' camp and I was so excited to see him again on Saturday. I think baby girl was really excited to hear his voice too--when he came in the door and was talking, she started wiggling around like crazy in my belly--much more than she had all day long. Looks like we already have a daddy's girl on our hands :)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Baby Update
Yesterday I went to the dr. for my 30 week appointment and ultrasound. Here are some pics of our sweet baby girl...she is growing well and measuring right on schedule (praise God!). The ultrasound tech said she weighs about 3 lbs, 4 oz. right now. It's fun to see her cheeks get chubbier :)
This first one is my favorite...I love how she had her hands positioned next to her face almost like she was posing for us!
Starting at 32 weeks, they plan to do a NST (non-stress test) each week and then I will have additional ultrasounds at 34 weeks and 38 weeks. An induction date hasn't been scheduled yet, but we are looking at being induced probably sometime around 39 weeks (unless baby girl decides to make her appearance before that).
This journey certainly has not been an "easy" one in any sense of the word, but we can't say enough how thankful we are to God for His blessings and unexplainable peace throughout the last 7 months. So many of YOU have been such an encouragement and blessing to us as well. Whenever I think about how many people are praying for us and our baby, it overwhelms me. Please continue to pray as we draw nearer to the time of labor/delivery and anticipate the birth of our baby with the mixed emotions of fear and joy.
This first one is my favorite...I love how she had her hands positioned next to her face almost like she was posing for us!
Starting at 32 weeks, they plan to do a NST (non-stress test) each week and then I will have additional ultrasounds at 34 weeks and 38 weeks. An induction date hasn't been scheduled yet, but we are looking at being induced probably sometime around 39 weeks (unless baby girl decides to make her appearance before that).
This journey certainly has not been an "easy" one in any sense of the word, but we can't say enough how thankful we are to God for His blessings and unexplainable peace throughout the last 7 months. So many of YOU have been such an encouragement and blessing to us as well. Whenever I think about how many people are praying for us and our baby, it overwhelms me. Please continue to pray as we draw nearer to the time of labor/delivery and anticipate the birth of our baby with the mixed emotions of fear and joy.
Jr. Teen Camp 2010
Last week Tony and I had the wonderful opportunity to go back to Junior Teen camp in the mountains. The past 2 years we have both been counselors, but this year Tony was asked to be the speaker for the week. And my job was the "speaker's wife!" It was the perfect "job" for me [being 7 months pregnant] and I enjoyed a time of rest and relaxation (and catching up on some reading) as well as getting to know many of the campers and staff and being a spectator at many of their fun activities.
The theme of the week was "Live Long in the Land," with the messages based on the Ten Commandments and following the "laws of the land." The last chapel was about how we are all "outlaws" (going along with the Western theme) and are all in need of a Savior, Jesus Christ.
As is tradition, we have a banquet the last night of the camp, and this year we all dressed up in our "western" apparel and enjoyed a delicious meal out in the grass on hay bales.
The theme of the week was "Live Long in the Land," with the messages based on the Ten Commandments and following the "laws of the land." The last chapel was about how we are all "outlaws" (going along with the Western theme) and are all in need of a Savior, Jesus Christ.
As is tradition, we have a banquet the last night of the camp, and this year we all dressed up in our "western" apparel and enjoyed a delicious meal out in the grass on hay bales.
The girl counselors and me
The guy counselors and director and Tony
Tony and me with 3 kids from our youth group
who came to camp with us
My "cowboy outlaw" husband and me (and baby)
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