BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS

 

April 18, 2022
Jesus, You are worthy of praise! We had a good day today, despite waking up to snow! Mom and dad watched Lassen while we went to my appointment. Kyle reminded me to stay in the moment and not let future scenarios overwhelm my mind. Brighton’s heartbeat was 136. We saw his sweet nose and mouth and my fluids were back up to 9! (They were at 2 last week). Thank you God! My blood pressure was still around it’s normal elevated number and I had some protein in my urine, so they drew labs and are making sure I don’t have preeclampsia. I have had weird feelings in my arm and some headaches which is a concern. I should find out tomorrow, but mom and dad are still planning on heading home and Julie is coming over. I don’t want to plan for something that hasn’t happened. We are going to just act like we have more time. 

Dad took some pictures of us in the backyard. It's sweet to have a picture of the four of us!

April 19, 2022
My labs came back “essentially normal!” Woo! Thank You Jesus! More time with our boy!

Mom and dad left this morning and Julie came over from Illinois after lunch. We took a long walk so Lassen could nap in the stroller. We got pizza for dinner and had a great time together. She got me a hooded running towel that I can use after runs or put over my seat in the car. She said she was thinking of me running with Brighton and it reminded her of the little hooded kids towels. I cried.

Lassen and Brighton are so lucky to have Kyle as their dad. He is the best!

April 20, 2022
Lassen and I took Julie to Ft. Ben to hike and got out of there right as it started raining! We went to REI and got Kyle an early birthday present and then went to the Kolache Factory so we could introduce Julie and Brighton to the goodness of a sausage and egg kolache. So good!

A walk at Ft. Ben with Julie

April 21, 2022
A rainy morning turned into a beautiful evening. We went to a friend’s house this morning and then spent the rest of the day outside. It was warm and sunny so we went to the park with Kyle, then played with the kids in our cul-de-sac before dinner and bed. Sweet Brighton moved a lot today. As much sorrow as there will be, I also cannot wait to meet him and kiss his sweet face and hold him. God, please give us time as a family of four here on this Earth!