Maternity Pictures

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein

I am so happy to be able to say that I am officially 32 weeks, and at my doctor's appointment this morning we discovered that I am no further progressed than I was 10 days ago. Prayers answered. Our next goal is to make it to the 34-week mark. Strict bed rest has to be one of the hardest things I have ever done. Laying in bed most of the day begins to really take its toll on a person by the 2nd or 3rd consecutive day. Luckily, my doctor has changed my bed rest from strict to modified. My parents have been such a big help with Ella. I have no idea how we could get through something like this without them.

I booked a photographer for maternity pictures back in early July hoping that we could get outside and take advantage of Colorado's beautiful fall foliage, but bed rest changed all of that. Cija (of 3 wishes photography) was accommodating and sweet enough to come to our home instead. Here are just a few of them:

The fact that we are at a much different place than the last time I wrote fills me with such peace. Of course we aren't going to jump the gun or anything, but a full-term pregnancy feels a little bit more in reach. And we would love more than anything for this pumpkin to arrive developed enough not to have any NICU stay. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the prayers and words of encouragement.