Happy Tuesday! We are now officially 14 weeks. With that comes a new picture (sorry about the light shirt and light background combo). I actually am down a little over a pound this week, so I've only gained 4 pounds since the start of the pregnancy. I really am trying to eat and do regularly, but I'm still having sickness, so it doesn't surprise me that I was down over a pound.
The big highlight is that we are now down to less than a week until I go to see the nurse/midwife. I'm already prepping myself to be firm about wanting an ultrasound/sonogram even if they aren't planning on giving me one.
The thing I've noticed the most this week is that I totally feel like I'm going to explode. My sides ache. My back has started hurting a little. I keep thinking that I can't possibly get any bigger, but I know that I will get a lot bigger.
And the biggest thing...I'm still pregnant! God has blessed us! This is the farthest we've ever made it and I'm praying He allows us to meet these precious little ones. I'm in awe that God would choose us and give us this privilege. Yes, there are already moments of sheer exhaustion. Yes, I've spent more time huddled around a toilet in the last 12 weeks than I think I have my whole life. Yes, finding a comfortable position to sleep in is already uncomfortable. Yes, there are so many more things about pregnancy that aren't bright and chipper, but I am SOOO thankful for it.
The verses that come to mind for me when I think of that are the following:
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."
It has always been hard for me to put that "taking pleasure in infirmities" part and apply it to my life. I mean really, how many of us fall and break our ankle and think, "YES!!! I am so excited about that!!!", (without being sarcastic)? We don't generally like to have infirmities, reproaches, necessities, persecutions or distresses. I, for one, don't like feeling weak. However, when God brings things into our lives that are out of our control, we have the option of how to respond to it. I already find myself asking for strength and peace far more often than ever before. I recognize that I can't do this in my own strength, but how many times in regular day to day activities have I been willing to do that? So often we get this self sufficient attitude - like "I got this" and it doesn't require us to rely on God.
So, in this pregnancy, I'm already seeing that the weakness physically is growing me spiritually. And, I continue to be beyond thankful for every single pregnancy symptom. This is what I've prayed and dreamed of. My God is doing exceedingly abundantly above all that I ask or think.
And on a completely side note, I would like to publically just praise the Lord for His provision for Mike's company lately. We have been praying for God to build his business and there have been several big jobs that have come in this week. We are thankful for Jehovah Jireh - Our God Provides!
2 comments:
I loved reading your post, Sandra! So excited for you that you have reached 14 weeks with these precious babies. :) And you seriously look wonderful!! I'll be in prayer for your appt. next week, and that the time goes by fast for you until then. :)
And that is great that God is providing plenty of work for Mike! Praise the Lord!!
Great stuff, Sandra! Thanks for sharing! Oh, and get yourself a few more pillows to help you get comfortable in bed. I still sleep with 3 pillows---1 between my feet, 1 between my knees, and 1 under my head. I've had up to 5 in the past! I assume you've read or heard this, but it's best to sleep on your left side. I was a back sleeper before my 1st pregnancy and had to learn quickly to change.
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