Body during Pregnancy Update!

Today marks the twenty-two week milestone for me! Praise to the Almighty that my blood pressure is still within the normal range.

On the baby front, this little one is active. Very active. Waking me up at 3:00 in the morning active. I don't ever remember being awakened this early in either of my two previous pregnancies, but I really am enjoying these early morning chats with my little one!

It is a precious comfort to me to feel the little pokes and jabs. I often find myself wondering, "Is that a foot? a hand? does this baby have the hiccups?!?" During those moments, I take great comfort in Psalm 139 and know that God is continuing to form this little one into the person that God wants him or her to be.

Speaking of him or her, Monday is the big day. I am not yet counting down the hours, but boy am I tempted to start! I am so excited to find out the sex of this baby! Everyone is teasing me that I am hoping for a girl, and I must admit that I am bookmarking a ton of online tutorials for baby girl dresses, tights, and hair bows, just in case.

However, if this precious little early-morning kicker happens to be another boy, I will quickly begin focusing on the cute masculine fabric color choices at JoAnns and my favorite little quilting shop.

And how could I not be thrilled to add another little boy to these two cuties?

 

A Little Less of Me

Let me be a little kinder, let me be a little blinder
To the faults of those about me, let me praise a little more.
Let me be when I am weary, just a little but more cheery,
Think a little more of others and a little less of me.

Let me be a little braver when temptation bids me waver,
Let me try a little harder to be all that I should be.
Let me be a little meeker with the brother who is weaker,
Let me think more of my neighbor and a little less of me.

Let me be when I am weary, just a little bit more cheery,
Let me serve a little better those who I am striving for,
Let me be a little meeker with the brother who is weaker,
Think a little more of others and a little less of me.

Let me be when I am weary, just a little bit more cheery,
Think a little more of others and a little less of me.

I know this song was written in the 60s, but the message means so much to me today. This weekend, I am speaking at a ladies luncheon on "The Tie That Binds Us." Can you imagine how much God could use a group of ladies who followed Philippians 2:1-4 and the words of this song?
May God truly give me a heart that strives to think a little more of others and a little less of me.

Body During Baby Pregnancy Update!

In two days I will be exactly halfway through this pregnancy! In the last few weeks I have been trying to naturally keep my blood pressure under control, and it seems to be working! My average for the past week has been 122/75. That has been a huge praise!
This little peanut is starting to make his or her presence known, in more ways than one! While I love feeling all the little jabs and pokes, I must admit that I will be much happier when he or she decides to stop sitting on my bladder! :-)

We will find out what this little one is in a few weeks, and I am looking for a cute and fun way to share the news with family and friends. If you have any ideas, please pass them along!

Easter, Part Two

 

 

 

 

Easter Fun, Part One

 

 

 

 

Adventures with Andrew

Andrew: "I can't get this off my head."

 

 

 

Daddy to the rescue!