New Year, New Beginnings!

January 9, 2013

I am so blessed and thankful for everything God has done in my life. He's given me so much to be grateful for especially the arrival of our baby.

Today, I am 17 weeks and 4 days. I have not felt the baby move yet, but looking forward to the day when I do. My belly has popped out farther than I expected at this point, however I appreciate being able to see something.

I bought a Doppler that allows me to hear the baby's heartbeat. Every other evening, I listen to that wonderful, reassuring sound. This week, the baby is able to hear sounds, so I've made it a point to start talking to my baby or sing (not sure the baby likes that).

In two weeks on January 25th, I will have my 20 week ultra sound. We will find out the gender of the baby and we will also learn about the growth and well-being of Baby Wolf. It's hard not to be anxious about this appointment and excited at the same time.

For the first time in my life, I am really trusting in the Lord - something I have not been good at in the past. I keep reciting Philippians 4:6, Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

If for some reason, something is wrong, I know God is in control and he has a plan. Though hearing unpleasant news is never easy, I feel prepared to deal with it albeit we continue to pray for a healthy baby.

D