29 Weeks, 6 Days

Dear Baby Batts,

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

We had a followup with the specialist in Anchorage today. And she said that our complications are no longer cause for concern! There is still a cyst on my placenta, but it has not grown in relation to the placenta. The other two spots are "nothing to write home about" as she said. The specialist seemed delighted when she exclaimed, "This baby didn't get the memo that cysts mean she doesn't grow as well!" Hallelujah!! She even said that sometimes, babies will play with cysts they see on placentas, batting them around, but it didn't look like you paid any attention to it whatsoever, Ruthie Bug.

You weigh three pounds. We saw your hands, your feet, your spine, your heart, your head... everything except your face! You shy little thing, you had it tucked down into my pelvis, preparing for your entry into our world. And baby girl, the doctor exclaimed your heart to be "beautiful" multiple times!

How much more beautiful it will be when you ask Jesus into it.

God is so good to answer our prayers. Just this morning, I prayed that the spots wouldn't be a concern - that they wouldn't be there! And sure enough, we didn't even look at the other areas in detail. Not only that, but our specialist said she doesn't need to see us any more!

I'm so thankful. So blessed.

See you soon, baby girl. About 10 more weeks and we'll be cuddling you in our arms, not just in my tummy.

Love,
Mama