We are just about ready to cross over into the third trimester and it has been a whirlwind of emotions.
Fear of bringing a little one into the world and all the responsibility that goes with it. Humility, in that God would allow us to care for this precious, eternal soul. Excitement that we are going to have a precious baby to love!
The delicious glucose test ;-)
Part of being this far along in the pregnancy is, having to do the diabetes/anemia test. Along with having to gulp down a bottle of a super sweet, cola in less than five minutes. Then having to give blood three times in 2 hours. Not too pleasant :-)
It was tough for Samantha, to have to give blood, that many times is such a short period, especially because some of the phlebotomist have a hard time getting to her viens. She almost always walks away with a bruising. But she passed the test!
New baby pictures
Karate Kick! Baby Nathan likes to let mama know he's still there! |
My cute little fist! |
We have been praying for our little Nathan and specifically for his kidneys. About a month ago we had an ultrasound that revealed that one of his kidneys was enlarged and had the possibility of being filled with cysts. The worst case scenario would be that that the damaged kidney would eventually die off and dissolve, leaving him to be born with only one kidney.
The other diagnosis the doctors gave us was that there was a possibility that Nathan's kidney had a "kink" in the part that drains into the bladder. Because of the potential "kink" it could be the cause of why the kidney was so enlarged. The worst case scenario for this diagnosis was that after birth Nathan would have to have surgery to repair the "kink" so his kidney would function correctly. In both cases we were told not to worry and that it even though it sounded scary it was no need to worry or panic just yet.
While at this appointment we found out that the kidney's seemed perfectly fine. We had been praying that Nathan's kidneys would resolve its issues all on its own and IT DID!!
We know that God is in control, and he does all things well, and if God chose not to heal Nathan we were ready and at peace with that. However we know that God delights in hearing the prayers of His children and loves for us to take our needs to Him.
We believe in the Great Physician, and believe that God still does miracles!
God is so good! Continue to pray for his healthy arrival!
The other diagnosis the doctors gave us was that there was a possibility that Nathan's kidney had a "kink" in the part that drains into the bladder. Because of the potential "kink" it could be the cause of why the kidney was so enlarged. The worst case scenario for this diagnosis was that after birth Nathan would have to have surgery to repair the "kink" so his kidney would function correctly. In both cases we were told not to worry and that it even though it sounded scary it was no need to worry or panic just yet.
While at this appointment we found out that the kidney's seemed perfectly fine. We had been praying that Nathan's kidneys would resolve its issues all on its own and IT DID!!
We know that God is in control, and he does all things well, and if God chose not to heal Nathan we were ready and at peace with that. However we know that God delights in hearing the prayers of His children and loves for us to take our needs to Him.
We believe in the Great Physician, and believe that God still does miracles!
God is so good! Continue to pray for his healthy arrival!
Getting our custom diaper bag!
A couple of weeks ago Samantha saw a website that had a diaper bag that she liked. We looked and looked at Baby's R Us for a diaper bag that she liked but she could not find one, that was "the one". So rather than have her suffer the anguish of having to tote around a bag that she didn't "love", her loving husband decided to order her "the one". I must admit it is really pretty. They quality is very nice and the monograming was perfect!
Today it finally arrived! Can you see the excitement on Samantha's face?
The inside of the bag is pretty cute, it has plenty of pockets and has a matching changing pad.
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22
Glad everything worked out for his kidney! That is a cute bag!! I know you are both are excited!!
ReplyDeleteOh, praise the Lord that his kidneys have gotten better all by themselves! And that is a very cute diaper bag. Good choice. :) Tell your wife that Christianna from the blogging world says congratulations on making it to the 3rd trimester and that I am praying for her! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that THE LORD heard your prayers and the kidney issue is resolved. How great is our GOD!
ReplyDeleteI pray you both have a blessed weekend in THE LORD!
Amanda
Matthew 6:33