Counting My Blessings

Being that it is only day four of my official bed resting, I am trying really hard not to focus on the negative of the situation. But I am human, so I still definitely have my small moments of sadness / frustration. But so far, it really doesn't last long. I did whatever it would take to get to you, and now I am more than willing to do whatever it takes to keep you two healthy. There are too many wonderful things in my life to linger on the negative. So, here are just a few small moments I am thankful for from yesterday:

Blessing #1

My family was in church when Keal and I headed to the hospital. We both told them, no need to come. Once we got there, we got more texts asking if we needed them and again, we reassured them no need to make the drive all the way out there - just getting some shots and medication, but all was fine. Well, around 4:00 there was a knock on our hospital door. Sure enough, there was my entire family. I am so thankful for them and how helpful and supportive they have already been; willing to drop anything to help take care of us. 

Blessing #2

We finally got home from the hospital around 6. You two seemed to be snuggled in for the night after a busy afternoon and had finally calmed down. We had a quiet evening at home, and then around 8 my parents returned for some Sunday Night Football (we won't mention the game....oh our poor Steelers) and with dinner for us. Before the game, my dad offered a prayer for our family. For the first time since the hospital, the minute he started praying, you both started to kick. It was such a sweet moment. God is already working in your lives, which is just amazing to me!

Blessing #3

Before my dad prayed, my contractions were really acting up again, but I did not want to go to the hospital again. We were still an hour and a half away from my next pill. Once the contractions start back up, they usually don't stop. From the moment he said amen to the moment I took my pill an hour and a half later, I didn't have one contraction!

Blessing #4

Sometimes there are no side effects with these pills, other times the side effects are terrible. You just never know which it will be. Well, my 3:30 dose was a terrible dose. I was shaking, heart was racing, head pounding and spinning. I could not calm myself down. Why is this a blessing? During my hour and a half tossing and turning, I was able to share some nice quiet moments with God. And while praying, I had my hands on my belly, feeling both of you move. For a moment, you were both kicking at the same time for three kicks in a row. Even when you aren't both kicking at the same time, I can tell you two apart, but I just adore when you kick at the same exact time. It's just so cool.

So, even though yesterday was a little stressful and most of our day was spent in the hospital, there is always something to be thankful for; there are always blessings that need to be counted.