Before being pregnant, I would think about what it would be like to be on bed rest..."Time off" or "I could catch up on so many things!" or "I can sleep in every day!!". As I lay here (one week and one day having been on bed rest), I feel as thought those answers have changed quite a bit!
I went in for a routine checkup and ultrasound, baby cooperated and was able to show the tech if she were a boy or a girl and I was ecstatic! The doctor came in and said that my cervix was shorter than she'd like to see and that I would need to start bed rest as soon as I arrived home. BUMMER!!! None of those feelings of having time off or being able to sleep in every day crossed my mind! In fact, it was quite the opposite. I began thinking about everything that I would be missing because of being laid up at home. Coffee dates, pedicure/lunch dates, and possibly even my own baby showers! I had to have some time to process everything and it came down to this: DJ and I would do anything for our baby, and that even meant being on bed rest for the entirety of the pregnancy! My quiet times since then have consisted with prayers of protection and life. That I would keep my gaze fixed on Jesus and continue to steward an atmosphere of peace and love. And that I would take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
Last Saturday we had our family over and partook of the amazing cake pops (Made by Crystal Lynn!!) to reveal our baby's gender...we are having a baby GIRL!!! It was such an amazing experience finding out that way!
Since then we've been praying and anointing the belly mostly every day and just watching it grow and grow! She has been VERY active, moving around all the time. It's one of the coolest feelings---I can't wait for the kicks!!
So, is bed rest all that bad?? No. I am still able to enjoy friends and meals. And I do get to sleep in some. Ultimately, I am a mother and I will do whatever I have to keep her safe and sound until it's time for her to come out!
You can be praying for extra miraculous results of our ultrasound next week and a good report! We believe in a BIG God and are trusting in His promises!! Be blessed!!
Was sooooo good to see you today! I really wish I could have spent more time with you catching up and laughing. Hope the flowers brightened your day! Will be praying for yours and the baby girl's health in the coming weeks!
ReplyDeleteLove you mostest sweet cousin! Molly
Molly, I was blessed to be able to have you come and just hang. It's been awhile!! Thank you for making the trip, even though it was a little shorter than we liked! Thank you for the flowers and your prayers!! Love you!!
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