Bed Rest

When I was about 15 weeks pregnant the doctor started to find some things that she wanted to monitor. I wasn't concerned and knew God was in control. After a couple more weeks she said my platelet level was dropping, and then I started to have contractions. I went to the hospital several times so they could monitor the baby and I. Each time they would say things looked good with the baby so I would go home. Things are continuing to stay the same and I'm still on bed rest. The doctor said out of all the patients she sees about half of them have contractions their whole pregnancy with out going into pre-term labor. The other half end up going into pre-term labor so that is why the doctor wants me to stay on bed rest.
I'm so thankful to be in Sugar Land where we have so many wonderful doctors close by. I know God is in control and watching over both my sweet baby boy and me. knowing this helps me to not be stressed and trust that God's timing is perfect, and he will keep that sweet baby until it's time. When I do start to let me mind wander I have to stop and hold each thought captive. I know God does not want me to worry, but instead give it to Him. I can not change a thing by worrying so why worry!
When I first started bed rest I was very restless, and didn't know how I could do this. After a while I started to find things to keep me busy and occupied so I wouldn't think about my situation as much. The main thing I was concerned about was taking care of my family. God answered that prayer and my husband has stepped in with out complaining to the role of mom as well. My parents, brother, friends, and people from my church have been a huge help as well. God has really strengthened my faith through this time. I know God can use a difficult situation to turn it into a wonderful learning experience, and He has already done that! I know God will continue to be with my sweet baby boy and I look forward to holding him in God's perfect timing! For now, I will continue resting and trusting in the Creator of all things!

So Much To Be Thankful For

I'm Thankful For.....

1) A God that loves me unconditionally, and sent His Son to die for me.

2) My wonderful husband that is having to be both mom and dad lately.

3) My sweet Weston! He is such a joy and a blessing!

4) Baby boy #2! I'm so thankful he is growing healthy and strong, and God is taking such good care of him! I can't wait to meet that precious baby!

5) My wonderful mom who has such a servant's heart and is such a great mom, mother-in-law, and grandma. She is always there for us, but she has gone above and beyond while I'm on bed rest! I don't know what I would do with out her!

6) My amazing dad who is such a great dad, father-in-law, and grandpa. He has helped us so much during this time as well! I'm so fortunate to have him in my life!

7) My wonderful brother who has really stepped up and helped with his nephew! Weston loves Uncle Corbin so much!

8) My in-laws are a blessing and wonderful grandparents! We can't wait to see them when they come into town!

9) Both my extended family and Alex's extended family! They are such a blessing to us and we love spending time with them! Weston loves playing with his cousins and those are memories he will always have.

10) My precious, thoughtful, and loyal friends who are always there for me. They have really stepped up and offered to help me in so many ways. Every one of them hold a special place in my heart.

11) River Pointe, our church home. It's a blessing to have a church you can call home, and help you to grow closer in your walk with God. they have really ministered to us recently by bringing meals to us every week, and praying for the baby and me.

12) Logos and FBCA. Both schools are a special part of my life and they have been so faithful to pray for us during this time.

13) Weston's Mother's Day Out and his precious teachers. It's such a blessing that he has Godly teachers and they are helping us mold him to be the Godly boy God wants him to be.

14) My house and all the wonderful memories we have made in this home.

15) My dog named Truffles and cat named Bayli. They were our first babies and are a special part of our family.