One Year... and 32 Weeks Later
I had my 32-week appointment this morning, as well as a full biophysical profile ultrasound to see how li'l miss Faith Clare is growing. God continues to answer our prayers for safety, health and protection as she looked strong, active and full of life. Her measurements were great, right on track for where she should be, and weighing in at 4lbs 5oz. That seems big to me at this point, but as the ultrasound tech reminded me, when on bedrest the baby gets most of the caloric weight because I am "inactive." I suppose that was a nice way to say it... yep, she said it but really didn't need to... the scale is showing it too. Maybe I should take part in MckMama's Not Me... Monday's so I can say "I definitely did not eat three big brownies in a row yesterday because they tasted so good!"
As Deacon and Daddy waited outside the room after the ultrasound, I heard a nurse ask Deacon, "Are you going to have a baby brother or baby sister?" I paused and waited to hear what he would say. His words were sweet reminders to me today, exactly one year after this blog began... one year after getting up the courage to share our difficult journey... He replied "I'm having 2 baby sisters." Dusty said "No D, mommy is just having one baby." He said "Yep, just one baby sister. Her name is baby Faith. We have a different baby too... a baby in Heaven. His name is baby Maddox." It did my heart so good to hear him remember... to know that even as the weeks pass and we get closer and closer to meeting our little girl, our little boy is still on his heart. I pray it will always be that way.
So here we are, one year after this blog began on the winding road to meet Maddox... and 32 weeks into anticipating the arrival of our Faith Clare. We are so blessed and so thankful. We continue to covet your prayers for these remaining few weeks... November was my goal and it is quickly approaching on the calendar. Let's see how long this little girl will hold on...
"...I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." Habakkuk 3:18
As Deacon and Daddy waited outside the room after the ultrasound, I heard a nurse ask Deacon, "Are you going to have a baby brother or baby sister?" I paused and waited to hear what he would say. His words were sweet reminders to me today, exactly one year after this blog began... one year after getting up the courage to share our difficult journey... He replied "I'm having 2 baby sisters." Dusty said "No D, mommy is just having one baby." He said "Yep, just one baby sister. Her name is baby Faith. We have a different baby too... a baby in Heaven. His name is baby Maddox." It did my heart so good to hear him remember... to know that even as the weeks pass and we get closer and closer to meeting our little girl, our little boy is still on his heart. I pray it will always be that way.
So here we are, one year after this blog began on the winding road to meet Maddox... and 32 weeks into anticipating the arrival of our Faith Clare. We are so blessed and so thankful. We continue to covet your prayers for these remaining few weeks... November was my goal and it is quickly approaching on the calendar. Let's see how long this little girl will hold on...
"...I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." Habakkuk 3:18
Comments
Bri. Texas
Love you.
Deacon is just the sweetest little guy with such a tender heart. I am so thankful Miss Faith is doing so wonderfully, taking on the extra calories for you:) Such a blessing for a good report here and you can count on my prayers to follow you to her birthday in November. So many blessings being poured out on all "my girls" at the end of this year, as the beginning was so hard.
Be blessed my friend and hang in there just a little bit longer. Soon you will hear your princess cry, announcing her arrival!! Pure Joy.
Love and Hugs, Laurie in Ca.
PS. This little girl is going to turn Dustys heart to mush.
The tears started flowing as I read Deacon's precious comment about his baby brother and sister. I'm so glad that Faith is doing well.
Our prayers continue daily for you and your family.
In Him,
Amanda
Love you girl, so glad little Faith is doing so well. It is truly an answer to my prayers and once again, shows how good the Lord truly is to us!
Deacon is precious .. glad to know he remembers too ... Maddox is in his heart.
Hang in there, Girly!
November is fast approaching!
November is a great month to have a baby! Hope she "hangs in" til then but good to know she is on her way to five pounds all ready! Woo hoo!!!
Prayers continue!
Love,
Kathy
Blessings--Kathy
Love ya!
I know we don't know one another but I came across your blog from a friend of mine's blog. I was and am profoundly touched by your amazing faith and such positive outlook on life. It reminds me that there are much more serious things in life to worry/stress, etc about and that each day is TRULY a day given to us by our Lord. I keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I really admire you for your strength. I too have a 2 yr old little girl named Isabella and we are expecting our second next Summer (I am 6 wks along). It makes me realize that I can't "control" what God has in store for us so not to worry about anything. I can't help but stress that this baby I am carrying will make be okay, I hear all these sad miscarriage stories and I get so nervous. Like I said, I know God has a plan but my mind can't help but race and think about all the possibilities. I wish you and your family all the best and enjoy having your little girl, the dresses, bows, pink, it's all so fun!
Lindsay Skaff
I love you friend,
Kim
Yeah, on baby Faith! I am glad she is growing and you are eating 3brownies!! You only can do it while you are prego (and not feel so guilty) so you might as well! Funny you tell the story of Deacon, he had told me the same thing at church 2 weeks ago, I have been meaning to message you to tell you the story but haven't had the time. He was so excited about his baby sister (he did tell me he was having 2 babies, but one was in heaven). He is such a sweet little boy and what a cutie! Thanks for keeping us posted you are in our prayers!
Billie
I'm Tara's sister.
Just stopping by this morning to send you some LOVE and HUGS!!! Time is getting short and you will be meeting Faith face to face soon. I love that she is gaining weight and doing so good. Just a little longer Kenzie and bed rest will be a thing of the past:)!! I love you.
Laurie in Ca.
I have talked to Laura (of String of Pearls) about my niece and am strongly encouraging my niece to call Laura herself, for I know that ministry will be such a blessing to her during this journey.
I, myself, have experienced infertility and loss (as you probably read on my short little blog) and I feel so inadequate to know or understand what she is going through, but I will do anything I can for her to help her along this road to find Jesus' arms wrapped around her. And to point her fiance to a relationship with Him.
Thank you for sharing of yourself.
blessings in Christ, Karina