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28 Weeks

BR #2, the time with you in my belly seems to just be FLYING by... to think we will meet you in just 11 short weeks is crazy! We had our 28 week appointment the other day and everything looks perfect.... we were able to see your precious, smushed face on the screen when the doctor conducted your final sonogram.... I think you look just like Eleanor. So I can't wait to find out if you are a boy or a girl!!! I also had to have the diabetes test, which means chugging basically straight sugar on an empty stomach and having blood tests done, lovely..... ALL is PERFECT and the doctor was very happy with all the results! The crazy thing is, you could already weigh about 3lbs (based on the sonogram), that is NUTS!!

I am starting to have Braxton Hicks again... and I am pretty sure this is where they started when I was carrying Eleanor, as well, so I am not that surprised. Every once in a while you will kick Momma so hard it sends shockwaves through my body... again, reminder that you are growing healthy and strong, so I cannot and will not complain! It is getting a little harder to keep up with your big sister, she is all over the place now that she can walk, and well, this Momma is tired :).

This week, we are praying Meekness over you.... I feel like this quality can often have a negative connotation, as if you were deficient in courage or confidence if you were meek. But BR #2, please know that you can hold great confidence all while radiating meekness in your precious life. Synonyms for meekness, as we are believing it for you, would be humility, modest, non-pretentious and unassuming..... we pray that in light of the talents, abilities, gifts and opportunities you have as you grow up that you will keep a humble spirit, that gently glides through the blessings and trials afforded to you. We pray that friends, family and even strangers are attracted to this quality in you.... that it would be recognizably different and refreshing when contrasted against the norm (norm being a culture that strives to make a name for themselves). You were created (and are still be fashioned) to do GREAT things here on this earth, to leave a legacy based on the way that you live... but our prayer for you would be that the desire for accolades along the way would not be what drives you... but rather your hope would be that all would see your great deeds and praise YOUR FATHER in Heaven, not you. Sweet BR #2.... we can't wait to meet you. We love you!

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Psalm 149:4
For the LORD takes pleasure in his people;he adorns the humble with salvation.
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Mindy Rives said…
Loving all your blog posts!! Can't believe BR#2 will be here so soon. YAY!!!!!!!!
September 11, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Dot Gross said…
you caught up! Yea! All of your post are wonderful and I love baby R#2 also
September 11, 2011 at 12:56 PM
The Clark's said…
28 weeks! I can't believe it has gone that fast!!!! Hope you are doing well.
September 11, 2011 at 9:25 PM
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