pregnancy highlights | 24 weeks

how far along: 24 weeks

due date: October 10
size of baby: cantaloupe, 11 inches, 1 lb.

gender: girl!

movement: yes. She wakes Mommy up some nights from all the kicking. 

symptoms: I'm hungry a lot, but that's about it lately. 
food cravings: Sweets! And anything bread-y. I try not to give in too much. 
maternity clothes:  I bought some neon skinny jeans I love. If you visit, I'll probably be wearing them because they make me feel awesome. Otherwise, I usually wear non-maternity stretchy clothes. 
what I miss: Going out to eat! After my doctor's appointment this week, I walked into the Whole Foods next door and was so energized by all the people running around. I miss that too. 

best moment of the week: I spent 5 hours outside one day - both in the shade and laying in the sun. It was so relaxing. 

getting ready: I have pretty much finished registering for the baby. Often, I look online at nurseries for the one day we will move into a bigger place. 

daddy: He's wonderful - allowing me and the baby to stay healthy by serving us well. We are both humbled by the amount of help & support family and friends are sending our way. 

prayer requests: (Same as last week) - Not much has changed since being put on bedrest, so please continue to pray for the baby girl to stay put for a couple months. We are personally praying that I'm able to go full-term (37 weeks) and for no more hiccups along the way. Also, for Jon to have supernatural energy from the Lord and for Tiff to embrace this unique time. 

{24 weeks}

pregnancy highlights | 23 weeks

how far along: 23 weeks

due date: October 10

size of baby: grapefruit, 10.5 inches, 12.7 oz.

gender: girl!

movement: yes and LOTS! this girl is active, day and night. I think she's going to take after her daddy.

symptoms: general discomfort & achiness. Sometimes doesn't feel like I'm pregnant!
sleep: Between the crazy pregnancy dreams & an active little girl, I haven't been sleeping well lately. Thankfully, I have all day to rest up!
food cravings: meat, pasta, and I think I'm getting my sweet tooth back.
maternity clothes: yes, a few. But since I don't go out in public much, I usually wear leggings and a stretchy non-maternity shirt around the house. 
what I miss: The past couple weeks I've missed a lot while being on bedrest. What I've missed has been made up with the number of visitors and support I've received!

best moment of the week: I have many bests - I had six different visits from friends... and all brought food, drink, sweets, plants, or flowers. On top of that, cards & packages from loved ones. I am so blessed!

getting ready: I've started making decisions about what's going on the registry. Here's to hoping I complete it in the upcoming week!

daddy: Again, he is doing a great job as the cooker, cleaner, errand-runner, & overall supporter. I'm proud of the way he has stepped up in every way and allows me to rest. 

prayer requests: Not much has changed since

 being put on bedrest, so please continue to pray for the baby girl to stay put for a couple months. We are personally praying that I'm able to go full-term (37 weeks) and for no more hiccups along the way. Also, for Jon to have supernatural energy from the Lord and for Tiff to embrace this unique time. 

Thank you for your love & support as we walk through our first pregnancy. We find ourselves thankful for each sweet day that passes. We know (& feel) that the Lord has us in His hands.

{excuse the dirty mirror!}

me? ... bed rest?

Some sobering news came our way on Wednesday when I went to a baby appointment. A couple weeks ago, the doctors discovered a slight issue and put me on medicine to stabilize it. Tuesday was my follow-up appointment, and the condition had worsened. They quickly sent me a block away to the Labor & Delivery floor of the hospital to monitor me, the baby, and to ensure I wasn't having contractions. Everything turned out 'okay,' but I was prescribed bed rest for the next 10 weeks. The concern now is that I will go into pre-term labor, and to prevent that, bedrest seemed like the safest medicine.


We are confused, shocked, and have many questions. Yet, we are also hopeful, optimistic, and grateful everyone is healthy.  This week we have the opportunity to meet with a high-risk doctor, and are eager to ask questions and hopefully receive more answers.

We are so thankful to have a supportive community nearby, family, and friends. I'm day 3 into bedrest, and several friends have already stopped by to keep me company. 

So blessed.