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Third trimester, here we come!
Noah continues to grow and develop new tricks every day. He can now move his eyes in the sockets from side and side and soon would follow a blinking light! This will be for watching the ball as it flies over the net at him!
His brain can now begin to control his temperature and primitive breathing. These will be important skills as he is released out into this cold, dry world!
We are going to start taking some of our classes at the hospital in the next few weeks so we can learn what to expect in the days to come. I'm not sure that any class can really prepare you for what all goes on but at least a little preparation can't hurt.
I pray that Noah's body will be ready for the physical world and that God will show how us to prepare his heart for the spiritual world.
Psalm 71:6 From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother's womb. I will ever praise you.
January 25, 2009
January 20, 2009
Week 28
Well, we had a great weekend traveling back to Abilene to look for houses and take care of some work stuff that we needed to before Noah locked us down in Houston for a while. While we were gone someone came and looked at the house, so we’re praying for some feedback from that soon…
Noah’s new trick this week: blinking. He’s beginning to open his eyes enough now that when you watch you can definitely see discrete episodes of opening and closing.
While we were home it was a great reminder to see my little cousin playing around my grandmother’s house. He parents are amazing and have done such a great job with her but they stay so relaxed and are able to laugh about the little mischievous things that she does! I hope and pray that we can find the balance that they have been able to find. She used to be very scared of me (and many men in general) but she and I had a great time taking our dogs for a walk and even did a little reading together (Noah’s ark-she picked the book, I promise). Having much of the family together was great and I know that having Noah around our families is going to be so much easier now that we are moving back to Abilene. Rachel’s parents are only about 2.5 hours (maybe quicker with David driving) away. I think that we can even try and sweeten the deal to get some of the Kansas crew down for a visit or two. I’ve heard that they are a hard sell but I’ve already considered this a personal challenge. Tony, we’ve got guns, hunting, warm weather and I’m sure we can find something for you to build (we need to get you and my brother together (check our Keith's barns). James, we’ve got great golf (check out Diamondback), real and Wii (bought the Tiger Woods game). I’ve decided to go after the uncles first but stay tuned for other Abilene attractions in future posts…
Deut 4:9-Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.
Noah’s new trick this week: blinking. He’s beginning to open his eyes enough now that when you watch you can definitely see discrete episodes of opening and closing.
While we were home it was a great reminder to see my little cousin playing around my grandmother’s house. He parents are amazing and have done such a great job with her but they stay so relaxed and are able to laugh about the little mischievous things that she does! I hope and pray that we can find the balance that they have been able to find. She used to be very scared of me (and many men in general) but she and I had a great time taking our dogs for a walk and even did a little reading together (Noah’s ark-she picked the book, I promise). Having much of the family together was great and I know that having Noah around our families is going to be so much easier now that we are moving back to Abilene. Rachel’s parents are only about 2.5 hours (maybe quicker with David driving) away. I think that we can even try and sweeten the deal to get some of the Kansas crew down for a visit or two. I’ve heard that they are a hard sell but I’ve already considered this a personal challenge. Tony, we’ve got guns, hunting, warm weather and I’m sure we can find something for you to build (we need to get you and my brother together (check our Keith's barns). James, we’ve got great golf (check out Diamondback), real and Wii (bought the Tiger Woods game). I’ve decided to go after the uncles first but stay tuned for other Abilene attractions in future posts…
Deut 4:9-Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.
January 12, 2009
Week 27
Nothing much new on the development fron this week. Retinas as formed, light/dark sensation is developed. Lungs continue to develop.
One note, growth is beginning to accellerate. We can expect that Noah will grow 1 inch in just this week alone. This is even a much faster rate that when he'll go through his pubertal growth spurt as a preteen!
We took our tour of the hospital so I'll know where to speed to when the big day comes. It made it so much more real and exciting! I can't wait for someone to put the little guy in my arms! I know that holding him will be even better than all the anticipation of waiting...
Ecc 7:8-The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
One note, growth is beginning to accellerate. We can expect that Noah will grow 1 inch in just this week alone. This is even a much faster rate that when he'll go through his pubertal growth spurt as a preteen!
We took our tour of the hospital so I'll know where to speed to when the big day comes. It made it so much more real and exciting! I can't wait for someone to put the little guy in my arms! I know that holding him will be even better than all the anticipation of waiting...
Ecc 7:8-The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
January 5, 2009
Week 26
Well, what a busy weekend we have had! We painted the front hall to our house on preparation to get it ready for showing it to sell. Our house should go on the market sometime this week!
Noah has been moving around alot! I was able to see his little foot or hand or whatever it was jam into Rachel's side!
Noah is about 2 lbs and 14 inches so far. A major development is the strengthening of his spine. It is about the length of an adult hand but has 150 joints and 1,000 ligaments. All that goes to support his little frame so that he can move and stretch and poke Rachel's ribs! Someday the spine will provide a structure for all of Noah's little movements; stretching, sitting, crawling, walking and running!
Pray for a well developed spine with a full spinal cord and that our house would be well received by all those people who come to see it.
Galatians 5:25-Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
Noah has been moving around alot! I was able to see his little foot or hand or whatever it was jam into Rachel's side!
Noah is about 2 lbs and 14 inches so far. A major development is the strengthening of his spine. It is about the length of an adult hand but has 150 joints and 1,000 ligaments. All that goes to support his little frame so that he can move and stretch and poke Rachel's ribs! Someday the spine will provide a structure for all of Noah's little movements; stretching, sitting, crawling, walking and running!
Pray for a well developed spine with a full spinal cord and that our house would be well received by all those people who come to see it.
Galatians 5:25-Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
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