Faith

Wow! I think that I might be setting some sort of blog record...how many posts can I post in one day? I am actually working, (waiting for photos to upload to PS), thinking & blogging.... My little sis doesn't realize this, but she has been teaching me a lot about faith & patience. She is 35wks pregnant. She had her genetic testing done awhile back, (whenever it's routine...I can't remember)...the baby tested 1 in 83 chance of having Trisomy 18. Google it if ya haven't heard of it...it's scary. She chose not to have an amnio because of the risk involved & of course, she wouldn't make the choice to abort. I agree with her decision, whole heartedly. I cannot imagine being pregnant & wondering if something is wrong with my baby, something potentially fatal. It would have to be the most helpless feeling ever. There are SO MANY women that get this same diagnosis & the outcome is that the baby is perfectly fine. I still can't imagine having the thought in the back of your mind tho. Her doctors (local & out of town specialist) are optimistic that the baby is ok & healthy because her organs look great. My sis has been going in twice/wk for NST's (non stress test) & has seen a specialist several times & will probably see him once more. Baby D is falling behind in growth & will have to come out early. I admire my baby sis for her faith & knowing that no matter how her baby girl comes out, the Lord has a plan for her little life. The Lord created her perfectly & beautifully. I was able to go to an ultrasound with the specialist last week. It was so amazing to see the hair wisping in the amniotic fluid. Seeing her wiggle on the inside & out (almost) made me miss being pregnant. Feeling that little life growing inside of you is the most precious, liberating feeling ever. God made women to grow these little creatures in their bodies. It's amazing & miraculous. Anyhow, I just wanted to get those thoughts out. Life is so precious. Cherish it!