Fruit of the Womb

Baby girl,

Do you remember how I told you before that Mommy has to work on not caring so much about what other people say (when they are trying to be mean or rude)? So often, Mommy and Daddy are questioned, criticized, looked down upon, teased, misunderstood, stared at--all because you have 5 siblings. This comes from complete strangers, and even some of our family and friends. And, many of them are Christians.

Why does that matter--being a Christian?

Well,  sweet girl, it matters because of what God says about children. And, as God's children, we are to align our thinking with His.

In Bible study today, God just reassured Mommy and opened my eyes anew to a passage of Scripture that has been pretty familiar to me. I was reading Psalm 127:3-5 and I decided to read it from The Message translation and this is what is says:

Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift?
the fruit of the womb His generous legacy?
Like a warrior’s fistful of arrows
are the children of a vigorous youth.
Oh, how blessed are you parents,
with your quivers full of children!
Your enemies don’t stand a chance against you;
you’ll sweep them right off your doorstep.

-Psalm 127:3-5

 

Prayerfully, you will come to learn that the Word of the Lord is a balm to the soul. And little one, this was so refreshing and so soothing to me on so many levels. I keep reading it again and again. I said to Daddy, "Babe, look at this translation!" The part that stuck out to him was the end, about enemies. Why? Because a family that is rooted in God's Word, that understands that children are such a great blessing, will be able to stand strong together.

 

So, when people question us, when they stare, when they start counting how many kids call one person, "Mommy", when they tell me that I should not have had you all, when they're shocked that Daddy has fun with you guys, when they call me crazy or shake their heads in disgust, when they say that they feel sorry for me, when they don't understand, we will stand firm as a family, knowing that God's Word is true and it cannot lie.

 

You and your siblings are God's best gift to Daddy and me. I pray sweetheart, that moms and dads view their children as God's best gifts, His generous legacy, a blessing--not a burden, no matter how many children they have.

 

You are wanted and you are loved.

-Mommy

Your sisters and brothers. . .we're waiting for you!

 

27 Weeks

Well, sweetie, this is our last week of the 6 month. Things are just moving so quickly it seems.

I feel like I was just sitting across from Daddy in a restaurant, your brothers and sisters all around us, and he said, "Lu, I've been so tired; why am I so tired? I think the baby is making me tired. . . I think you're pregnant!"

**Background information for you: whatever pregnancy symptoms I have, Daddy says he experiences some of them, too. So, if I'm sleepy, Daddy says he is, too. If I say I have an upset tummy, Daddy says he feels queasy, too! Funny Daddy, huh?!**

Anyway, he looked me right in the eyes, smile on his face and said, "Yeah, I think you're pregnant." Why that made me nervous, I don't know. Every single time God has graced my womb with life, it makes me nervous and this time wasn't any different. I told Daddy, "I'm not sure; I don't know if I'm pregnant." But way, deep, deep, down, I knew it, too. We went home to take a pregnancy test, and there it was plain as day: TWO PINK LINES!!!

Daddy said, "See, Lu! I told you! I knew it!!" And he's been bubbly about you ever since!
Today, he sat down on the couch next to me and said, "K--- is on her way; she's coming!" In other words, sweet girl, he's ready to hold you in his arms. And, so am I.

You are big enough now that I can just look down at my tummy and see your movements. You're making mama's belly jump! :) I love you more than you know.

26 Weeks

Baby girl, we had lots of fun the past few days!

Your oldest brother talks about seeing you soon. He's excited to have a little sister. Did I tell you that already? After having 2 older sisters, he's ready to have a little sister.

He said, "Mommy, I can't wait to see K--- in May. I don't like the pictures you get of her from the doctor's office. They are always black and white and I can't really see what she looks like. I like seeing her at the hospital because then I'll know what she looks like!"

Well, this is what he looks like!

To tell you the truth, baby girl, I know exactly what he means. While I love EVERY ultrasound picture I have of you, it just doesn't compare to seeing you face to face. But, for now, we'll be patient and we'll just dream of what we all think you'll look like.

This is what Mommy's looking like these days:

Valentine's Day 2014

I love you to pieces, sweetie!

25 Weeks

Hey sweetie pie!!!

We are just five weeks away from the 30's, as I call them. It is in these weeks of pregnancy that every thing "hits me" and I begin to plan and organize like crazy for a new baby--nesting, they call it

Well daughter, let me tell you that Mommy is starting to feel that nesting itch. It isn't full blown just yet, but I have lots and lots of thoughts swirling around in mind: crocheting, buttons, bows, bassinet and baby swing in the garage, baby clothes, sewing machine, making baby clothes, bottles, infant slings. . .

The thoughts go on and on. And, I'm starting to wonder what you'll look like and beginning to imagine holding you in my arms, wondering what your cries will sound like and what ways you'll want to be soothed.

It is something how God plants a seed, not only in a Mommy's tummy, but in her heart.

I love you.

Up Late

We had a busy day: twisting hair, cooking, cleaning, homeschool mothers meeting, planning for the week, a sprinkling of snow. . .

Mommy is getting ready for bed now.

I was just craving a bowl of cornflakes with cold milk.

I settled for a macadamia nut/white chocolate cookie with water instead.

Everyone else is sleeping right now.

I think your toes are in my ribs and OWIE!! does it hurt! LOL It's okay though, because I know you're there and that is one of the greatest things in the world. :)

I love you, sweet girl. . . hope to write more after I've had some rest.

24 weeks

Wow, little girl!!! I can't believe we're at the top of 6 months already! It seems like yesterday that we were at 6 weeks . . .

Well, we went to the doctor this morning and things are going well . . . praise God. You are growing nicely and Mommy thinks of you all the time.

Look at this:

So, you are about the size of a cantaloupe according to this ticker. :) Your siblings get a real kick out of this and often ask me "what fruit you are this week." I think these fruit comparisons are fun way to get an idea of how you're growing.

We had a pretty busy weekend: grocery shopping, hair washing/styling (your sisters), your oldest brother was baptized, Super Bowl fun at home. . . mommy is sleepy!

I love you, sweet baby.