Snips and Snails
Evan and Madalyn found out yesterday that they have a little brother in the making!
It was an exciting morning in more ways than one; Madalyn having a dirty diaper the minute we arrived at the lab, Madalyn's face melting into panicked concern as I climbed on the exam table, as though I'd soon be undergoing torture- mommy!mommy!mommy! (she kills me- might as well have ripped my heart from my chest)- and then there was Evan, who after seeing one blurry black and white image on the screen realized this just wasn't as cool as mommy and daddy made it out to be and announced, oh-ka-ay, let's go-o!
I was 16 weeks 6 days and the baby's measurements came out at 16 weeks, 5 days...everything right on track. And what a miracle to see a healthy spine and heart for the third making in my womb. Praise the Lord!
And as for the new little personality we spotted, Jack-be-nimble was just a-jumping and a-jiving. The longer we viewed him, he seemed to wear out in his performance and even gave us a long stretch, arms fully extended over his head, and cuddled one hand up to his face, maybe even his thumb in his mouth, like Evan did. It only made sense, though, to originally find him so lively, because just this morning I was sure I felt him jump for the first time. It surprised me because I didn't feel the other two until nearly 20 weeks.
Who are you going to be to this world, for our God, little baby? I've already given you back to Him, (which I will no doubt have to do again and again,) but I can't wait to see where He takes you! You have a wonderful daddy, big brother and big sister waiting to cheer you on. God bless you and keep you, now and forever more.
