33 weeks!!

I'm a little late on my weekly update, but we have made it to 33 weeks!! One of my nurses this morning told me they are all amazed we made it to this point. She said she goes home a lot at night and thinks about how we came in at 22 weeks with very little hope, but now we could have a healthy delivery. She is not a believer so she does not understand what my God is capable of, however he reminds Jeff and I everyday! While I was doing my bible study this morning I really spent some time in reflection over every event that happens to a baby while it's developing in the womb. I cannot wrap my little human mind around all of the details God puts into his creation. I never imaged at 2 1/2 months married I would find out I was pregnant, but I am learning to trust that God is in control over the womb. I read a fact that said you only have a 5-10% chance of conceiving each time you try so for us to have a baby when I had very little to no chance is a miracle and shows the power of the God we serve!! Now I just want to get my little man here so I can love on him and tell him about all that God has done.

We are on a countdown to going home! The original plan was June 11th, but my doctor feels safe sending me home on Saturday.... I cannot tell you how excited Jeff and I both are. I still have to rest, but I have a few freedoms that I have not had for 12 weeks! It is crazy to think that the next time we come to the hospital we will be leaving with our son! One of the biggest words to describe what I am feeling about bringing our son home is fear. I really want to be a good wife and mother, but I have no clue about taking care of a new born. So, today I looked up the word fear and the command of "fear not" is in the bible 365 times. God knew we were going to need a daily reminder to fear not, this mama may need it more! I know God's grace will be sufficient for this process and I am trusting he will meet our needs through this process of parenthood!

Before I go here are a few developmental fact about Tripp this week:

• Tripp will start gaining an average of 1/2 pound per week.
• Tripp should grow a full inch in length in this week alone.
• Because of the babies size this week my amniotic fluid levels are maxed out, which mean his kicks and punches will become extremely uncomfortable.
• This week important antibodies are being passed from me to Tripp which is helping to develop his immune system.