Waitin' on Critter: Week 19

Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him.

--Psalm 127:3

It's more than just a gut feeling now. Today's ultrasound confirmed that we are, in fact, welcoming another baby boy into our family in November (November 2, according to my OGDDDP).

I'll admit, I'm totally thrilled. The three boys I babysat through high school laid a great foundation for my current love of trucks, dirt, trains and noise. I'm looking forward to adding to the fun and mayhem in our house with the arrival of Abby and Caleb's little brother in the fall.

Everything looked great on the ultrasound, and Critter proved to be an active little fellow. He never stopped squirming, turning, moving and wiggling as the tech tried to get a good look at him. And when he got tired of being poked and prodded, he poked and prodded back with a few sharp kicks and punches of his own. His movements are getting easier and easier to discern, and like his big brother before him, he's packing a lot of strength into that tiny little fetal body. Our estimate is that he weighs about 10 ounces and is over 6 inches long, head to rump. Only five months and a few more pounds to go before we get to meet our little guy!

Praise God with us for his healthy development and a good report at today's appointment! We continue to pray that he will grow strong and healthy in the womb as he prepares for his birthday, and that he will continue to grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man thereafter (Luke 2:52).