Week 28 Ultrasound!

So we had our 28 week ultrasound on Thursday! Baby Boy is growing! At 24 weeks he weighed 1 pound 8 ounces... and as of now he's 3 pounds 6 ounces! SUCH A BIG BOY! The doctor assured us that it's within normal range, but wow! I was born a month early at 3 pounds 10 ounces, so that sounds gigantic to me, but all in perspective. Plus it means that my thyroid condition isn't affecting his growth which is a blessing.

The pictures aren't as good this time because he wouldn't stop squirming around, but it was so good to see his face! Unless the OB sees a reason to send us back it looks like this will be our last ultrasound for the pregnancy... so no more pictures. BUT it means that's everything is good and we are all set to welcome our son into the world with no complications!

Pat continues to talk to him each night - which of course wakes the baby up and he starts kicking around... which means I can't sleep.... but it's so amazing to feel him that I don't mind too much!

It's amazing to think that in 3 months we are going to meet our son face to face! We can't wait!

20 and 24 week ultrasound pictures...

This is our baby boy at 20 weeks! It's too funny that the doctor put an arrow pointing to how we know it's a boy! And I love the thumbs up that he's giving us in the bottom one!





And this is our son at 24 weeks! It's amazing what technology and science can do! To see his little face! And that he already has hair!


We're looking forward to getting our 28 week pictures tomorrow! Pray that everything is still going great with mom and baby!

Here We go....

I've been wanting to chronicle the amazing life that God has given to me, but whenever I sat down to write in a paper journal I was always too scared to ruin the beautiful blank pages. (I have a slight addiction to paper products, in particular hardcover journals!) What if I didn't follow through on writing? What if I started with a theme or format and didn't continue? What if I messed up and then wanted to start over, but couldn't without ripping pages out - which would of course mess up the binding.....

So, I decided that digital was the way to go...

But then it seemed random to just begin one day... shouldn't there be some sort of inspiration or event that triggered this desire?

Well, now inspired by my Aunt Erin who asked if I was going to write about my experiences with our SOON-TO-BE-HERE son, I'm, starting!

I hope to reflect on the events of my life as a wife, mother, and teacher. I don't want to limit the topics or set up an unrealistic expectations. Rather, I want to be open to what I feel called to share each time I can. I'm not going to say that I'll write everyday or anything - I don't know what the future holds! However, I hope that through the act of writing itself, and sometimes reading my own reflections, that I can come to know, love, and serve God, my husband, and children better.

Wish me luck - I can't wait to see what the future holds!