Doctor's Appointment

Just wanted to update everyone.  We had a doctors appointment today to see if things have gotten any better and praise the Lord they have, thanks to all the prayers!  My blood pressure has gone down by 20pts and I have actually lost 3 lbs, all that water weight I guess!  All my test came back fine and the ultra sound showed that Sophie was doing great and apparently will be a good sized baby.  The doctor wants to try to get me to 38 or 39 weeks, I'm 35 weeks now, almost 36, but he said we'll just have to see how things go from week to week.  The bed rest has done it's job and we'll just have to wait and see how far we can go before they induce me.

Psalm 31

My mom told me this morning that she read Psalm 31 so I decided to read it too.  Verses 6 and 7 really stood out to me.

I hate those who cling to worthless idols;                                                                                                                  I trust in the LORD.

I will be glad and rejoice in your love, 
       for you saw my affliction 
       and knew the anguish of my soul.

I know God is in control and I am so blessed!  Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.  We really appreciate them!

Bed Rest...

Just thought I'd update everyone as to what is going on with my pregnancy.

Last Thursday I had a regular check up and my blood pressure was high so the doctor wanted me to come back in on Monday to have it checked again.  We got there as soon as it opened and my blood pressure wasn't any better, it had actually gotten worse.  So the doctor walks in and says you are now on complete bed rest and Travis and I didn't think that it was that big of a deal, but then he started to explain that I had preeclampsia and how serious a condition it is.  The only cure for this condition is to have the baby, but she needs to stay in a little longer.  So we talked for a little bit and it seems that we may be having Sophie sooner than expected.  Hopefully we'll know more on Thursday.  

They did a test at the doctor's office to make sure she was okay and she is doing just fine, she just needs to develop a couple more weeks before she can be born, thus the bed rest.  This will hopefully help keep my blood pressure down so she can develop more.

After we left the doctor's office we had to go to the hospital for some testing to make sure some of my major organs are okay and not being affected by the high blood pressure.  Again, hopefully we'll know more Thursday.  After we got home I got in the bed and had Travis get my prescription filled for my high blood pressure.  He came home early to keep me company and said that he was going to start doing that, he's so sweet!   

So now I am on day 2 of best rest with my cat George by my side keeping me company and Travis going above and beyond already to take care of me.  I am so blessed and I am just trusting God, He knows what's best and I believe Sophie and I will be just fine.  

Mason

A lady that I work with got a new puppy this past weekend.  His name is Mason and he is so cute,cuddly, and so sweet!  It made me want a puppy, but I had to remind myself that I will have a cute, cuddly baby in just weeks.  :)

Missions Trip

Travis called this morning and I was so thankful to hear his voice!  Anyways, he said that there are some great things happening in the teens lives and everyone has been just great!  Praise the Lord!  Please continue to pray for them as they grow in the Lord.

website

Travis may be putting video updates from their trip up on you tube if you would like to check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/travjeff1

Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

My 33rd Week...

I will be 33 weeks pregnant this week and it's hard to believe Sophie will be here so soon.  It seems like it has taken forever, but now that it's so close, it seems like time has flown by!

Also this week, Travis is in Galveston, TX on a missions trip with some of the teens.  He called me today as church was getting out and said that the hurricane damage is still unbelievable.  He said that while driving today he literally saw an upside down house!  It is so good that they are down there helping with the relief and I wish that I could have gone.  If you would please remember them in your prayer times that would be awesome!  I look forward to there return on Friday to see how God has changed and impacted their lives.