32 weeks

This week I had my 32 week checkup and I feel like every time my midwife doesn't always know what to do with me because I really have no problems or questions.  It is fun to hear the heartbeat of the baby and the midwife checked how the baby was positioned.  The little bambino was head down, which I could already tell by the kicking on top on the pain below.  But, just as our little jumping bean has been, I feel it flip all over the place and then usually settles back into a head down position.  It'll get stuck there eventually; it still has a few weeks.  I can tell the poor little thing is beginning to get cramped in there though, sometimes I feel like it's already trying to get out or banging on my sides saying, "Let me outta here!"  But I reply and say, "No.  You need to stay in your warm little wombie for a few more weeks."  A few nights ago, I was going to sleep and I kept feeling continuous on the beat kicks.  I thought wow, our baby's got rhythm!  But after 2 minutes of this, I realized that the baby must have the hiccups and what a bout of them they were!  I called Jon over and he could feel them as well and laughed.  I think that was a fun moment for him.  

Jon and I have also been blessed with two part time jobs for Jonathon.  I'm so proud of him for working these jobs even though they aren't in his field, he will definitely be doing some ministry at these places.  We'll just continue to pray for God's timing and placement for us as we learn to trust him during this time.  It's funny I feel like I keep hearing messages and verses on trials and learning how to be steadfast.  I thought that I learned in the past that I can't do things on my own, but God has been teaching me even deeper lessons about relying on him, giving over my worries and always going to him in everything.  Through this, Jon and I have also had some really good conversations about God's presence even when we feel alone, as Christians, we can never be alone.  He always has his perfect timing and perfect plans, so much better than we could imagine.  During this pregnancy, I have learned so much about how I am not in control and trading in my plans and fears for his peace and trust in him is a much better place to be. 

Above is a picture of Jonathon and the outfits he bought for the baby when we go home.  Well, that is providing that we don't have a gigantic baby that doesn't fit into them...He picked these out all on his own and even got good prices on them.  He called me and said, "I got fleece so that the baby doesn't get cold."  So cute.  Didn't he do such a good job?  I'm so proud of this Papa. 

32 weeks