34 weeks down..... 6 more to go!!

We have made it to the "big week," 34 weeks!! When we went into the hospital at 22 weeks in labor the doctor said if we could just hold on until this point we should have a healthy baby. Well, not only has God allowed us to "hold on," but he is still allowing us to hold. After spending 13 weeks on very strict bed rest I am so happy to be home. Even though I have to take it easy until our sweet baby comes just being in my own space the last few days has been nice. Now my "directing" is in full swing on trying to get the nursery and house ready! 

As I was thinking back over the last 34 weeks, I fondly remembered the first time we heard Tripp's little heart beat and how sweet that moment was for Jeff and I. We had so much excitement and joy of the hope of a child coming into the world! We have waited with so much anticipation feeling like it was going to take forever to see our boy! As I was reading in Revelations I came to a verse that made me think of the sweet sound of our Savior "I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory!" Revelations 19:6-7 As a Christian we have to future hope of worship and singing to our Creator.... I hope we can always rejoice in that future hope! I pray that as I am about to enter into what will probably be one of the hardest and best things in life, I will remember to anticipate my future hope!! 

Before I go I will share some 34 week development facts:

• Tripp is approximately 18 inches long and weighs about 5.25 pounds, we are hoping they will tell us Friday how much he actually does weigh since it's been almost 6 weeks since he has been weighed.
• Tripp now has an excellent chance of survival outside the womb, somewhere around 97%.
• Fat accumulations begins to plump up the arms and legs this week.
• His eyes open when awake and are closed when sleeping.