At this point in the pregnancy our baby boy is now 14-17 inches long and weighs almost 4 lbs. His head is getting larger and more in proportion with his body. He now has eyebrows, eyelashes and his eyelids now open and close as he responds to light outside the womb. Some researches say that if you shine a light on your stomach, your baby may move his head to follow the light or even reach out to touch the moving glow. Haven't tried this yet, but think it might be cool to see if it's true :)
Recently I have been experiencing many of the joys of pregnancy: back pain, sleeplessness, shortness of breath and exhaustion. :) I am trying to treasure each moment of it all because I know that soon will come many other joys of parenthood: changing dirty diapers and long nights awake with a crying baby.
One of the things I really enjoy the most is feeling my little boy do karate in my belly. I am often shocked at just how strong he can be! Sometime his punches startle me! :)
At night I have been taking long warm baths to relax my muscles before bed, and can see my entire stomach warp and change shape. It is truly incredible.
For Christmas, Marty got me a book of prayers and promises for our little boy. I have really enjoyed reading them to God and dreaming about what he will be like. What will his gifts be? Will he be tall like his daddy? Will he be quiet and calm, or loud and outgoing? Will he be athletic? musical? What will his favorite subject in school be? What will he be passionate about?
Only God knows the answers to these questions, but I pray that he is healthy and strong, full of light and joy, courageous and bold in His faith, compassionate to others with a giving spirit, handsome, smart and gifted with a powerful ministry. When I think that God already has a destiny for my son, knows his name, and all the joys and pains he will experience in this life, I am filled with a sense of awe, wonder, and comfort in knowing that God is in control.
This Christmas season was different than any other for me. Carrying a child made Mary's story come more alive to me than ever before. How did she ride so long on that donkey? Didn't her back hurt? :)
It was nice to be able to spend Christmas eve with my hubby and Christmas day with the family.
We had Mom, Grandma and Cortie over for Christmas breakfast at our new house (Dad couldn't make it because he was at home sick with the flu! ;( It's so nice to have a place large enough to have people over now.
I start birthing classes at Los Robles on my B-day (Jan. 7th) which is kind of special. We are looking forward to it.
Please keep praying for us as we get closer to the arrival of our little prince.
Blessings!
The Collins Family
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