A Bundle of Myrrh

August 31: Baby girl things! It’s been 5 years since we had a baby girl. I got rid of so much of our girl clothing I knew I would have to do some shopping for this baby…darn.

But I’ll be honest, with her diagnosis that’s been a little hard. Not because I’m not excited, I’m very excited to have her here, but because I have no idea what she’ll need or even be able to wear at different phases of her first year. So I’ve tried to stick with onesies, dresses and sleeping gowns. I’ve gobbled up all the Clearance items from this Summer for next year and had fun getting some new pacifiers, hair bows and a few toys.

There’s too many things about this pregnancy, her birth and her first year that have been and will be so difficult and not normal for us, so I’m embracing the joys and what “normal” I can for now, even if it’s just buying some new rompers and swaddle blankets. It’s just too dang fun to shop for baby girls.

September 16: And 36 weeks now. Baby has gained another pound in the last couple weeks and looks great. The tech doing the ultrasound today showed me all of baby’s hair. What can I say, we have ‘full head of hair’ babies. 😂

There have been some unexpected *possible developments with the timing and method of our delivery, nothing of emergency but your ongoing prayers would are appreciated. 💛

September 3: 34 weeks. This marks the week I would have had to return to Houston for the duration of the pregnancy if the fetal surgery for baby girl had been approved. All that worry seems ages ago now. And though being told “No” for the surgery was a bitter pill to swallow at the time I am thankful to be home with my family and resting in God’s wisdom.

At today’s appointment with the specialist baby weighed 5lbs 9oz! Up 2 pounds since last month. It was a relief to hear she’s growing. And she’s back to head down again, hooray! Wiggly thing.

So all is well for another week. We are so blessed.

August 5: 30 weeks. Could you consider the last 10 weeks the final stretch? Especially if you’re not likely to get to 40 weeks? The answer is yes. It’s been a while since I was pregnant all Summer and I have to say I no likey. But besides sweating all.the.time, experiencing the familiar aches and pains and having nothing left in the tank from morning to bedtime, I’m feeling…pretty okayish.

Baby girl moves often which is always a comfort. She’s up to almost 3 pounds and I was surprised to hear she was head down at this week’s ultrasound. Until now she’s been transverse every time and I was wondering if she had the ability to move to that degree, so that news was encouraging. At least I know she can get there!

I’m getting very eager to meet her though I admit the desire to just keep her safe where she is forever has been in my mind for months.

As always, thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers. We are surrounded by such love and support. God is good.