Dr. Appointment and Ultrasound

Today we had our doctor's appointment and ultrasound. We were going to do the 4d ultrasound but the ultrasound tech thought it would be better if we waited until our next appointment so we will be having that done on April 15th. I can't believe we are going every other week now! Deacon was moving like crazy in the ultrasound. He was holding his feet over his head at one point which was cracking us up. He measured about a week and a half ahead and weighed in at 2.8 pounds. The doctor told us not to be concerned with ultrasound measurements because they are often times a little off. We are thankful that he is growing big and strong. Little Deacon is still breech. We are praying that he will decide to move head down in the near future. We would love to be able to avoid a c-section but we know that it is in God's hands and he already knows the method to which Deacon will appear into this world.


The ultrasound tech thinks he may be smiling here- we aren't so sure!

After that we went to Anesthesia and signed up for the epidural and then enjoyed lunch out. Yesterday mom and I took our rocking chair cushion to be recovered as well as fabric to match his bedding for custom curtains and a cushion for the top of his toy box. As we planned this out with the seamstress we realized we needed more foam so Derek and I went to Hobby Lobby and got more today. When we dropped it off at her house she was done the chair cushion already. It was a nice surprise and it looked great. I can't wait to show you all the finished nursery. I have had a vision for this room since I found out I was pregnant and it is coming together so nicely. My mom, dad, Derek and I all have similiar decorating taste and we can see each other's visions pretty well. Once I described to them what I wanted they helped me get it all designed and worked out. I can't wait to see his bookshelf that my dad is building him!

Then we came home and Derek mowed and Maddy and I sat outside and read. I need some color on my body since it's time for capris and short sleeve tops!

Derek and I were talking about Deacon's dedication to the church this morning on the way to the doctor. We are going to wait to baptize him until he is old enough to make the decision on his own but we will dedicate him to the church and promise before God to raise him in a Christian home. We have so many dreams and aspirations for him. We patiently await his arrival so we can see how his life will unfold. He may be an all-star athlete, he may find the cure for cancer, he may graduate top in his class....however, as his parents nothing will make us more proud than the day he accepts Jesus as his Lord and Savior. God has been moving in our hearts very strongly in the past few months as we prepare for the start of a new service at our church and we can't for Deacon to have that passionate relationship with God in his own life. God bless you all!