Brandon and Jennifer: 36 1/2 Weeks

Here is a side profile of Baby "B"

I had my last big ultrasound appointment today. I only get them every 4 weeks and I didn't think I'd make it to this apptointment, but these twins aren't here yet! :/ It's Wednesday today... I just saw my doctor on Monday, she thought I should keep this appointment to find out the weight of the twins to make sure one wasn't tons bigger than the other and that everything was still okay. And they are okay! Baby "A" is still head down and weighs 5lbs 10oz. Baby "B" is transverse again (sideways) and weighs 5lbs 13oz. Her heartbeat is always a little slower than Baby "A"s, but still in the normal range. There is plenty of amniotic fluid around each baby which makes it real easy for Baby "B" to be flipping around like she does. We're going to check the position of both babies next Monday morning to see if I'll need a c-section or not before I'm induced. Only 5 more days of being pregnant! Woot! Woot! Carrying 12 pounds of baby is something I'm not use to... and it's tough! :)

Aug 24, 2011

My Favorite Ensign Quotes

"I have found that implementing these five patterns-going to a private place to pray, kneeling, praying vocally, expressing gratitude, and praying for others-has helped me to pause and ponder on what I say in my prayers and has made the experience more meaningful. The Book of Mormon teaches other patterns of prayer as well, including being consistent and giving sufficient time to prayer and meditation. The Savior's prayers in the Book of Mormon include all of these five patterns."

-Patterns of Prayer in the Book of Mormon, October Ensign 2012

My thoughts: I want to make my own prayers more meaningful lately. As I read these patterns I could see what my prayers lacked. When I was pregnant it was very uncomfortable to kneel and pray, so I got in the habit of not kneeling. As President Thomas S. Monson stated, "Kneel to pray." I will follow his counsel and kneel to pray. I know praying vocally will help also.