39 Weeks and You Came!

Baby K,
You're finally here!!!!!!
My sweet girl, you were born on 5/19/14 at 9:49 pm, right at 39 weeks exactly. After a long 10-11 hours of labor, and literally 3 pushes, you plopped out into the world, making beautiful noise! Daddy gave you kisses, Mommy snuggled you close, and you nursed right away!  Your brothers and sisters were EXTREMELY excited to see you. You are loved, sweet girl; welcome home!

Hello World!

At 6lbs 9.8oz, you're my smallest baby.




True Love



Mommy and Baby K



Sweet Little Princess

We are happy, sleepy, blessed and thankful.
"For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name."
-Luke 1:49

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!

 

Your Name

We figured out your name. . .well, your first name at least. Your middle name will most likely be your grandma's first name. . . . altogether, your name means strength, warrior, hard worker, diligent. Although you are a little lady, there will be times in your precious life when those traits must abound. . .

Anyway sweet girl, your first initial is K and now we call you by name, in our conversations, in our prayers, in our thoughts. . .you have a name.

Even though we can't see you, even though we haven't held you, you have a name and you are loved. I am reminded of this verse when God is speaking to the people of Israel. . .

Mommy loves you, but God loves you more.

20 Weeks

We went to the doctor today so I could check on you. Your heart is beating nice and strong and is music to my ears. I took one of your brothers with us. Let me tell you, he just smiled and showed his 3 little teeth to all the nurses and the doctor. (What a flirt!) He’s only 9 1/2 months right now and has no idea that he’s already a big brother. He’s wonderful and you’ll be glad to meet him.

You are just rolling and tumbling and bumping around these days and I love it. It is such a blessing and a miracle to hold life inside!

Earlier in the pregnancy, I felt a bit discouraged because of the rude comments we sometimes receive because our family is on the larger side. (Mama has to work on not being so concerned with what people say!) Any way, look at this beautiful passage of Scripture God showed me: 

“They shall build houses and inhabit them;

They shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.

They shall not build and another inhabit;

They shall not plant and another eat;

For as the days of a tree, so shall be the days of My people,

And My elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.

They shall not labor in vain,

Nor bring forth children for trouble;

For they shall be the descendants of the blessed of the Lord,

And their offspring with them.”

-Isaiah 65:21-23

Sweet baby girl, that gave me so much comfort! Our God is just sweet like that. You are not trouble to your Daddy and me, but a gracious gift from God.

I love you. Good night.