We are officially 20 weeks! Poppyseed is the size of a banana. The baby is about 8 inches long and as of the ultrasound weighed 10.5 ounces which is about an ounce and half bigger than the norm. This Muller Miracle is also longer than expected; however, I was told not to panic because I'm tall, Johnathan's tall at 6'4, my mother in law is over 6', my father in law is about 6'2 and my grandpa is 6'6.... we're likely to have some giants. This week Poppyseed is working on finishing up those taste buds. I can tell you potatoes is what this baby loves the most. The baby is also working on gulping down amniotic fluid...several ounces to be exact. Again, this baby is miraculously growing!
Last week was our ultrasound. I know that I have complained complained complained but this hour of looking over my baby was a magical moment. Johnathan and I created that miracle on the screen. It's amazing how much this baby has grown from six weeks (our fist peak) to now. We got to see the heart, lungs, kidneys, bladder, spine, brain, legs, fingers, toes, mouth, nose, eyes.... it was amazing! The baby was moving around in there. And even sucking the thumb. It was a beautiful moment in this pregnancy that I wish I had more time to just gaze and my little miracle.
Also part of the ultrasound was the big gender. The answer is NO, I do not know whether we have a baby boy or baby girl. It's sealed in an envelope with a trusted friend. Say I'm crazy, I don't care, but we want to have a special moment with our loved ones where we share the news with them and they can see our true reactions. Our big reveal is Sunday. I can't wait. I'm so excited. We've been working on decorations and getting things ready. Stay tuned for pictures and videos! I'm so excited! Below are pictures of the day!
Another part of this was the wonder I have gained for my God. I've always known that God is amazing, but until I saw that heart beat go from just a heart beat to a four chamber heart, I did not fully concept the magnitude of God and His wonderful grace. This pregnancy didn't just happen. This baby is not some scientific statistic. God carefully planned out this baby... long before I even thought about this baby and cried for this baby. Jeremiah 1:5 says "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you;" This tells me two things. Before I was even thought about, God knew His plan for me was to be a mother and not just any mother, but a mother to my Poppyseed. This also tells me that God already has a plan for my little poppyseed. He knows if Poppyseed is a princess or a Deere. He knows if Poppyseed will be a teacher or a doctor or President of the US. He knows. God is so wonderful in His everlasting vast knowledge and wisdom. I am beyond blessed that He has chosen us to be so blessed with this baby. Psalm 139:14 says "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." This baby is already wonderfully made because God did make his baby. His works are marvellous in that I was told on several occasions that I couldn't be a mother. I realized this weekend that even my relationship with God has changed with this baby because it's made me wonder at His works that much more. It's made me love and respect Him in more ways than one. He's gracious and loving and amazing and that's one thing I want to be sure that my children know is God's love and that it started before we even thought about them. It's amazing.
So, for this week we are busy busy busy. We are helping with the Pittsburg Baptist Association D-Now weekend. It's a Youth event that helps get our kids to come together for the purpose of serving God and focusing on God's plan for their life. I am honored to be a part of it. I'm excited to see what God is going to do this weekend.
I've already mentioned that the big reveal is Sunday. Again, I can't wait!
So, for this week, just pray that God moves in our youth this week. Pray that there is a great revival in our nation that starts at the PBA DNow Weekend! Keep praying for our little miracle and that he or she keeps growing growing growing! Only 20 more weeks until Poppyseed gets here!
Enjoy the baby bump picture this week! Also, let me know what your vote is: Princess or a Deere?! The time to know is almost here!!
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