Yep! Today is my due date. April 15th- tax day. Like my other two pregnancies, my due date will most likely come and go and I’m definitely okay with that. At today’s appointment, they did a biophysical ultrasound-something I’ve been getting every week since 32 weeks, and a nonstress test. She passed everything (10 out of 10) and they don’t have any other concerns.
When she offered to host a Mother’s Blessing shower, I read the transcript of her audio message while cleaning the kitchen one night and immediately teared up. The offer blew me away due to her compassion and care for our family.
The Special Care Delivery Room is connected by sliding doors to a sterile private-NICU-type room where Zoe can get specialized care right away. As long as everything is going well after she is born, I will get to hold her for 10-15 minutes.
Little Zoe’s heart is angled 70% left, instead of the normal 45%. That was the first indication at 22 weeks gestation.
2023 was a year of evidences of God’s grace shown through His perfect timing, provision, and presence through every trial.
I didn’t want to become so used to “normal” that I forget the beauty surrounding me, losing sight of why we came, and where we live.
Reflecting on our anniversaries-Post rain shower mountain views and jungle hammocking with monkeys above our heads.
My mind was spinning with everything I would need to do in the next few days as we prepared for a trip back to the States. I wanted to get a workout in but my toddler needed outside time or he was going to start losing it.
Here are 11 items that we’ve been using lately as we travel internationally with two little ones in tow.
Here’s what I packed for our toddler and the information I included for those watching him when it was time for his sibling to arrive.
