We have to celebrate the good days and today was one of them. We had a growth ultrasound today and both babies look great. Amelia was two pounds which puts her in the 69th percentile for babes of 26 week gestation. Luke weighed two pounds and six ounces which places him in the 90th percentile (and means he's the size of babies who are 10-12 days older), he might be taking after his dad! We're feeling very thankful!
We've been in the hospital for two weeks now. This experience has taught both Scott and I so much. Waiting is a difficult thing to do. Especially waiting with no guarantees. We're learning what it means to live one day at a time, depending on God to get us to the next day. Waiting has made us more aware and more human. We both have noticed that we feel things more deeply and have more understanding and empathy for people who have had to wait for things of the heart: marriage, healing, children, answers. It's overwhelming to think about what the next weeks and months may hold. But then I think of how far we've come and I know that each day has it's own heartaches and joys ... "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has it's own worries" (Matthew 6:24)
Congratulations and happy to read your post tonight. An otherwise bright spot in a dreary Oregon night. If Molly needs somewhere to come stay or visit we have a Yorkie friendly home with a friendly little Yorkie, Nick. Also if you, Katie need someone to knit with let me know. I am always up to knitting and chatting.
ReplyDeleteI love that scripture in Matthew. I pray God surrounds you with HIS peace, and HIs hand is upon Luke and Amelia as they grow. Amen
I look forward to meeting them both. Sincerely, Adrienne PS Scott quit slacking and get back to work.
I think you're pretty great, just fyi.
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