25 Weeks

Gosh time flies by.  Another week down...and only 15 to go!  15 weeks...when I think of how short of a time that is, it blows my mind!  15 weeks ago was July 1st and I was anxious for the First Trimester Screening.  That really doesn't seem that long ago!  Each week that passes is just another step closer to holding our sweet miracle. 

I'm amazed every day at the way God has us knit together.  It's an incredible experience and there is no doubt our Creator has orchestrated all of this to a T.  We are fearfully and wonderfully made.  Wow!!!  And to know the love I have for this little girl is a love I cannot grasp or explain...and God's love for us is infinitely greater.  I love her so much already with every wiggle and bump. 

Jay has yet to feel her move, but I think that's more of his impatience kicking in.  With my anterior placenta (meaning it's on the front of my uterus), it makes it hard for people on the outside to feel her.  I keep telling him he has to keep his hands there for longer than 10 seconds - she doesn't move on command!  I urge things along with chocolate milk, but after a few seconds, he's over it.  Bless him! 

Here's what's going on at Week 25:
Weeks:  25
Size:  An napa cabbage (???) on one app; a rutabaga on the other app.  I'm questioning this so I'll go with measurements I understand:  13.5 inches in length and a little over a pound and a half.
Sleep:  Between the trips to the bathroom, the heartburn, and my hips killing me every time there's a growth spurt, I don't sleep in long spurts.  But that's OK!  I think it's God's way of preparing me for what lies ahead.
Feeling:  Bumps and Thumps every day.  Some days are less than others and I'll be honest.  Those days freak me out.  The days where there is constant movement I'm fine.  But then the days where I'm not feeling as much make me nervous something is wrong. 
Showing:  According to Jay, "she's really poking out now, isn't she?"  Thank you, honey.  Yes, yes she is.
Milestone:  The crib was delivered Saturday and we assembled it ourselves in less than an hour with no fights and very minimal bad words.  Woo hoo!  It's sweet and precious and I can't wait to have everything put together.

Please continue to pray for Baby Girl as she cooks in there.  And prayers for mama (me) for continued good health and no complications.  Every prayer is felt and appreciated - so thank you!