The Baby in My Womb Leaped for Joy

I receive emails from John Piper's website and really enjoyed reading the latest sermon titled, "The Baby in My Womb Leaped for Joy".

This sermon gives a biblical perspective on abortion and the privilege humans have to be made in the image of God. ("God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." Genesis 1:27) Piper gives a little advice to our president and shares how God values and has purpose for life from the day of conception.

Here is the link for you to check it out:
"The Baby in My Womb Leaped for Joy"

I am now in my 25th week of pregnancy. I can't believe how the time has flown by and it's crazy to think I am more than halfway there! She is kicking and moving all the time. I recently read a book called "Becoming Baby Wise" by Ezzo . This book was full of useful information regarding sleeping patterns, routines, feeding, and other information regarding what the first few weeks might look like.

I also receive weekly emails giving me an update on how the baby is developing and I thought it would be fun to share this week's update with all of you.

Pregnancy Week 25


How your baby's growing
Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.

How your life's changing
Your baby's not the only one with more hair — your locks may look more full and lustrous than ever. It's not that you're growing more hair, but thanks to hormonal changes, the hair that you'd normally shed is sticking around longer than usual. Enjoy the fullness while you can — the extra hair will fall out after you give birth.

You may also notice that you can't move around as gracefully as before. Unless your caregiver has advised you otherwise, it's fine to continue to exercise, but follow a few safety rules: Don't work out when you're feeling overly tired and stop if you feel any pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Don't lie flat on your back and avoid contact sports as well as any exercise where you're apt to lose your balance. Be sure to drink plenty of water, and make time for both warm-up and cool-down periods.

When you have your glucose-screening test at 24 to 28 weeks, a second tube of blood may be taken at the same time to check for anemia. If blood tests show that you have iron-deficiency anemia (the most common type of anemia), your caregiver will probably recommend that you take an iron supplement.

It's crazy to think that there is actually a baby in my womb... a life created in God's image with feelings, emotions, and personality. As my due date gets closer, I can't help but stand in awe of the creativity and wonder of our great God!