I have been away for a while, but have missed you all and the blessings that come from praying with you.
I am so sorry for the loss of your little girl, Runnergrl - I can think of no words to fully express what I want to say, so I will take a little something from the Bible:
2 Corinthians 1:2-4
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Dear Heavenly Father, please be with us all as we navigate this lovely turmoil called pregnancy. It is such a roller coaster of worry, joy, peace and sadness. Without Your hand guiding us, I believe it would be more of a tumbler ride, where there are no ups, only spinning downs. Thank you for each miracle you have entrusted to our wombs, and thank you for every moment we get to spend with them. Please be with our dear ladies who have lost their precious babies and hold those babies close to your heart; please be with our ladies who are having other problems in their lives; and please continue blessing us all. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.
As an update... I'm still on bedrest, but the bleeding has finally stopped. I have to remain on bedrest for two more weeks. Last Friday, the heartbeat was still strong - I am hopeful and praying!