4 Weeks Lord, please bless each cell as my baby develops. Guide the cells as they divide and our placenta forms. I pray the amniotic sac forms strong to protect my baby as he grows. Thank You, God, for Your beautiful creation. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,…
37 Weeks Thank you Jesus for this precious journey and protecting me and my baby! I pray that he is able to grasp onto smaller objects, like a toe or his nose. I also pray that the umbilical cord is in perfect place and does not complicate anything during delivery. “But I keep going on,…
10Weeks I pray for my baby’s bones and cartilage as they form. Thank you for his strong bones and the places you will guide him in life. Thank you for blessing his gums and teeth as they grow.“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your…
The Real Essentials: What I Actually Packed in My Hospital Bag (and Why I Brought My Own Makeup!) I started packing our suitcase in my second trimester. I am so glad I didn’t wait! I enjoyed organizing, adding and removing, and getting it just right. It was something I could control! My water broke when…
The Surprise Leak: What PROM Taught Me About Labor (My 34-Week Story) I had never even heard of PROM (Premature Rupture of Membranes) until it happened to me at 34 1/2 weeks. I felt fine that day, well, fine for someone who is that far along! I was swollen and uncomfortable. My mom was staying…
29 Weeks Thank you for helping me focus on my babies kicks and count where needed. Thank you for his strong legs and arms that are moving around and the ways he will use them to serve You in his life. I pray more fat is deposited under his skin surface as expected at this…