Quick update and prayer request!

Please pray with us as you think of it.

I've started to feel some contractions, and can just tell that things don't feel as normal as they were just a few days ago. I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and the doctor said my cervix has started to dilate a little bit already, so please pray with us that the progression would stop and that we would make it to at least 36 weeks. That's my goal. Right now I'm at 31 weeks, 3 days. Please pray that I would experience God's incredible peace and wisdom, and for the health and wellness of the baby! We're just taking it day by day, and we're trusting that it's all in the Lord's timing.

Thanks for helping us pray! I'll keep this updated if anything should happen.

New discoveries:

• I got back the lab results from some blood work that was done in order for us to get some new life insurance. I was appalled to see that my cholesterol was elevated, and even considered high risk for heart disease. I looked at Luke's results and his were normal. No way! This can't be! For almost a week I've been wondering if I'm a heart attack waiting to happen. Then I thought to look up if cholesterol is higher when you're pregnant. It turns out it is. *sigh of relief* Now Luke can't call me cholesterol girl anymore.
• If you're going to be a new mom, talk about your discomforts and concerns with other expectant new moms. It was therapeutic this weekend when Luke and I took a child birth class and there was time for just the ladies to chat. The men went off to "Daddy Boot Camp", and that was quite awkward Luke tells me. When you're in this like-minded company all your thoughts are validated, no matter how naive you may sound.
  
• Walks are good, but hills are not. Also, keep them short.
• Bending over is not easy.
• This baby is so loved already. Thank you Jesus for your favor and grace. There are so many people who want to love on this little one. We trust that we'll get to share her with all who love her!
• I might have gestational diabetes. I did a three hour diabetes test, but have not received any news on the results yet. I think if it were positive, I would have heard something by now. So, I'm not too concerned.
  
• Six more weeks until the stitch is removed! Who knows how long it will be after that until baby girl makes her way into this world.
  
• I sometimes get more done when Luke is home with me.
  
• Picross. I'm addicted to it.
• Beatles Rock Band. Amazing.
• My husband is Grrrrrreat! I already knew that.

Here are some pictures of my walking path at Bacon Creek. I took some pictures of the hills that were killer.

There's also a picture at the bottom of me at 30 weeks. Getting closer!