Welcome to the world Luke Hans

Luke Hans Miedema made his grand entrance Friday, August 26th at 7:42 a.m. I had a scheduled c-section, and everything went well. What a joy he is, and such a little bundle. You forget how tiny newborns are, and everything about him is such a miracle. So far, he is a very content, sleepy boy, which has been nice for Jeff and I. Caleb is slowly adjusting, and we're all getting along quite well. I'm surprised, actually, how well things are going. I know it could all change in a moment, but right now I'm feeling completely blessed and fortunate to have two healthy boys. I know how fast this time will go, so I'm trying to savor the little moments with our new Luke.

"Babies are such a nice way to start people."

A True Miracle

I wanted to share this picture before that big belly of mine is gone. With our baby due to makes his arrival in about 5 days, I'm feeling large and uncomfortable, but also a little nostalgic about losing this feeling. It's hard, yet amazing to know there is a baby that has been growing inside of me for 9 months. When you really sit and think about it, there are not many things in this world that you can call a miracle. But, being pregnant and watching your own body change for the body of someone else is what I'd consider a miracle. To think that another human's heart beats inside of the body where my own heart beats is astonishing!

I'm cherishing these last few days of pregnancy with relief and sadness. Ready for my body to come back to me, but well aware of the miracle of pregnancy.

"To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman, and undoubtedly inhabited."

Quickie quote

Just a little something to think about today.

“…be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble…no sharp-toungued sarcasm. Instead, bless — that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.”

~1 Peter 3:8-9



11 days and counting!!

Countdown...18 days

I've started my countdown to baby number 2! He will be here is 18 days (Or less if he so chooses!). I'm feeling excited, nervous, anxious, and calm all at the same time. That's alot of feelings to experience, but they change from day to day, or hour to hour. I think I'm a little more prepared since I've gone through it once, but then again, maybe I forgot. Or maybe this baby will be totally different than Caleb.

What I'm more nervous about than actually having the baby, is how our life and Caleb's life will change. I am praying that our little Caleb will accept his little brother gently and openly. I know I will feel sadness that Caleb is no longer the center of my universe, but life is always changing. There's nothing I can do to stop it. Time goes by so quickly, and change is replaced by the normal.

I can't wait to meet this new little one!

"Children reinvent your world for you."