Getting Closer


We went to the doctor today for our 35 week appointment.  Karis was very active during the appointment and everything still seems to be healthy.  We have been very thankful and blessed by a great pregnancy so far!  We were able to get a little look at our daughter (as you see above) and can't believe how cute she is already!  The doctor said I'm already dilated to 1 cm and could possibly have the baby early depending on progression over the next couple weeks.  This seems a bit surreal, but we are very excited to meet her for whenever the Lord has it planned.  We did find out she is not head down, so our prayer is that she will flip to be head down and ready for a safe delivery.  It is not our desire for a c-section, but our goal is healthy baby, healthy mom, however that looks over the next few weeks.  I start going to appointments every week now, so I will have another appointment in a week and we'll see where things are at that time. 

Steve bought the paint today for the nusery and will begin this project (which shouldn't take too long) tomorrow. 

The question I'm learning how to answer with grace is, "are you ready yet?"  This question makes me anxious, as I don't really feel ready.  However, ready or not, here she comes!  I trust in the Lord's timing and know that even if I don't "feel" ready (by having her room set up, having bags packed and ready for the hospital, etc.), I know everything will turn out according to God's plan.  I just remember I am commanded in scripture "not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God" (Phil 4:6). 



Jenny

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