Ultrasound 4-26-10

The technician was able to get a great picture of Hope's little fingertips. You can see her cheek by her thumb.

The kids love this picture of her foot. We all can't wait to smooch her little toes.

There's our sweet girl's profile. Just sleeping away. Always a joy to be able to see her so much.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. " James 1:2-3

Just the day before our ultrasound our pastor started a sermon series from the book of James. God's timing for James 1:1-8 to be taught just the day before Hope's ultrasound was well....perfect. Isn't His timing always that way? Andy and I got up Monday morning with just a complete joy and peace knowing that God is in total control of all things and our daughter is in the best hands ever, her maker and creator!!!

On the way to the visit we had a great time of talking and preparing. Our technician for the day was very sweet and helpful. Hope was sleeping and just casually moving around and stretching here and there. It was so sweet to watch her stretch her little hand and see all five fingers spread out and then quickly go back to a fist on top of her forehead. We are so blessed to be able to see baby Hopie as much as we do. (that is her nickname given by the two littles) Here is what the latest is..... The hygroma was 1.8 this time, last apt it was 1.7. Her heart still looks wonderful and we rejoiced that her kidney has gone down in dialation! The fluid in her brain measured at 11.1 and last visit it was 12.2. So that went down a little, but the doctor said it can go either way and will keep a close eye on the measurements. Today was the first time they measured the amniotic fluid. I measured at 22.9 and 25 is the concern level. So they will be watching that very closely as well. We are not sure what that means, but we have learned to not ask questions and "worry" about things that we do not need too. We just continue to pray for our doctors that the Lord pours out His wisdom on them, please pray this with us!!!

As for contractions.... I am doing well with the two medications. We only have about 2 or 3 contractions an hour now. That is SO much better. Each week we see as a huge milestone and are so very thankful. We are half way through week 28 and when we really think about it long enough we are blown away by God's goodness and love for us. We know that we are still going to be facing trials in the up and coming weeks, but we also know that God is in total control. He has proven Himself faithful time and time again. I am thankful for the journey that He has our family on. We are learning to really trust in Him and give over all control, like we had any to begin with. :) We love you all and are so thankful for your encouragement and love through this.