2/23/10

30 weeks today!


Update:
- Only 5-6 more weeks before Parenthood.
- Babies are about 3 lbs each. We have an appointment tomorrow!
- Ian wants me to stay off the roads as much as possible. Wise, protective Fella! :)
- I am constantly sleepy. Naps have been my saving grace!

Praises:
- My cold is finally gone!
- It is snowing!

Prayer Requests:
- We had a bit of a scare yesterday...nothing major, but I was making Ian a lunch, looked down and noticed that 3 of my fingers were a beautiful shade of dark blue. They didn't hurt, but Ian made me lay down & call my nurse. She said that the twins were putting pressure on my veins/arteries which was preventing blood flow to my fingers. She said there was no cause for immediate concern, that I should lay down & try to reposition them, but if it persists, to go to the emergency room. It was really bizarre.
- I have a tendency to want to push the limits, in reference to the things I can & cannot do. Please pray that, for the twins sake, I will fight the feeling of being disabled and learn to relax & allow others to assist me. I would hate to go into preterm labor due to my own stubbornness.

Thank you for your continued prayerful support!!

2/18/10

Maternity Moments

Ashley Ward took our maternity pictures on February 4th! She's incredibly talented and we are so grateful! Here we are at 27 weeks. Not long now. To see more, just click on the link to our photo albums in the right column. Enjoy!!





2/15/10

Showers of Blessing!

My dear friends, Anna, Amanda, and Christine, threw an amazing baby shower for the twins & I on Saturday! You wouldn't believe all the diapers!! My honored guests were my Momma from Nevada, my Grandmother from California, my Sister-in-law from Oregon, and my Mother-in-law from St.Louis! I am so overwhelmed by the amount of love bestowed upon us! There are no perfect words to describe my gratitude, but I did the best I could in composing this poem, in hopes that you would know a fraction of my thanks. This is to all the gracious people involved in my life. Thank you so much for your continued prayer & support!

The Arms of my Angels

- Excitement within, don't know where to begin
I run back to the arms of my Angels
- Enjoying each moment, but scared by the task I'm sent
I run back to the arms of my Angels
- Emotions are flying and I feel like crying
I run back to the arms of my Angels
- Motherhood looming and body parts blooming
I run back to the arms of my Angels
- Chores overflowing and Twins keep on growing
I run back to the arms of my Angels
- Needing assistance with my sleepless infants
I run back to the arms of my Angels
- Oh who could they be that watch over me and shower me with so much love?
- Such women of Grace that are quick to embrace; I run back to your arms, My Dear Angels

Brittany Mader
2/13/10

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