Update

No baby yet!!! I think that is good news!!! I have had 3 full weeks of bed rest...and have to admit...it is getting harder. When this all started, I didn't know what to do but to fall on my knees and pray. I knew that the only way we could make it through this was with God's strength, grace, and mercy. It has been amazing to see Him answer so many prayers and provide for us in ways I couldn't imagine possible. Recently, I have been trying to do it on my own more. We had gotten in a routine, and we were doing it. But after a couple of days with that attitude...I realized how weak I am and how much we need Him. This is a trial for us...not knowing when Lydia is coming, others having to take care of us, all during busy season. We are clinging to James 1:2-8, 12

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

And let endurance have {its} perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,

{being} a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which {the Lord} has promised to those who love Him.

This is my prayer right now. As I started writing this, it was just going to be an update of whats going on...well, it turned out to be a little deeper. Hope you don't mind. As far as everything with Lydia: Things had slowed down a lot, and I went 5 days without having to take my medicine to stop contractions. Wednesday, I went to the doctor and found out I had dilated a little more. I was surprised to hear that. Wednesday night, contractions started picking up again. They were 8-10 min apart for a few hours. Then Thursday afternoon they started back again, around 6 minutes apart. So, I went to the doctor again. It did not appear that I had dilated any more, and my contractions were not painful so they agreed to let me come home. They originally wanted to send me back to the hospital but after I told them I didn't want to go unless it was necessary, they agree to me going home on bed rest. I knew to call if the contractions got closer or stronger. Well they did. Thursday night my contractions were getting a little painful and 4-5 minutes apart. Thankfully, Jen was here to babysit Aaron and I, so she stayed with Aaron and Caleb and I went to the hospital, again. It was nice because I had one on the nicest nurses that I had from the last time I was in. It is amazing what a huge difference a good nurse makes!!! Anyways, they monitored me for a while then gave me a shot to stop the contractions. Thankfully it worked and I was able to go home after a few hours. I have continued to have contractions over the past couple of days, but nothing strong or regular. Enough for me to take my medicine more though. So, at this point, I am 3.5-4 cm dilated (depending on what dr checked me) and having some contractions. I have no idea when she is going to come...that is whats killing me. Once I'm at 35 weeks (on Monday) they probably won't do anything to stop my contractions or her from coming. After my doctors appt next week I might even be able to return to be a "part time mom". Just taking it easy, but no bed rest. Then at 36 weeks they will "set me free" from bed rest. I would be surprised if she doesn't come within the next couple of weeks. We are soo eager to meet her but sooooooooo thankful for the past 3 weeks and that she has stayed put to grow and develop more.

More post to come with some cute videos of Aaron!!!