Blessings, Birthday, and Bedrest!

I'm dividing this post into 3 separate topics. First, I can now announce my other friend who was keeping everything quite until they went to the Dr. If you remember about 4 months ago when I shared my testimony onstage at church, our worship leader Jeremiah played guitar and sang "How Great is Our God" with me. I'm so so so so happy to announce that they recently went down a similar rocky road to start their family and tried for almost 3 years, and now him and his wife Leslie are PREGNANT!!!!! I've begged and pleaded with God to answer their prayers because they are so deserving and will be awesome parents. I thought it was appropriate to share this video again that was done 4 months ago when I had received my great news, but their prayer had not been answered yet. (you may need to press stop on my play list at the bottom so you can hear) Now "How Great is Our God"!? Even crazier...Jeremiah's grandad passed away the day after they found out, and their baby's due date is the same day as his Grandfather's birthday! Now they have their own testimony to share! I love the part where Jeremiah and I both have our hand raised praising God for what He did and what He was going to do!! Ahhh makes me cry watching it! So awesome!!!



Kacey Pierson from landon day on Vimeo.

I do still have some friends that are still on their journey to become parents. Today I received a daily devo that hit home and I want to share a few points from it. In James 1:17 we are told that God our Father gives good gifts to us, His children. Not only does He give good gifts, but He knows perfectly what to give and when to give it. His gifts are not spur of the moment because He forgot that a special day was on its way. His gifts are all about perfect timing. Many of us are asking God for help. We are crying out for something we need. The key is, can we wait patiently, trusting that His timing is perfect? Can we trust that He has our best in mind and is working on our behalf? Sometimes we grow impatient. We want what we want and we want it now. So we make the mistake of trying to get it by ourselves. Have you ever tried to get something by yourself? Is there something in your life that you really want...now? Is there one thing you feel if you could have, your life would be complete? If you could just have that job at that pay, life would be so much better. If God would just open your womb, the emptiness would finally be gone. If He would just heal your broken, cold marriage, your heart would be joyful. If He would just fulfill that lifelong dream, you would be content. Are you tempted to get that thing any way you can no matter what the costs? There are times with all of our prayers He seems to answer "no" or at least "not now." It is here, where our desires intersect His will that we have to trust the Father knows best and every gift comes from Him. Every time, in His time, the gift is good and perfect.I have seen God's perfect gifts in my life as I have waited on Him. Waited on Him for a husband. Waited on Him to open my womb. I see my history with Him and I'm going to choose to keep on waiting for His good and perfect gifts. Dear Lord, waiting on You is so hard! My heart wants to get things moving, step up and take action. Help me to always bring my desires to You, knowing that You always have my best at heart. In Jesus' Name, Amen. To my friends (you know who you are) that are trying to conceive, I pray for you daily and know that God's promise will prevail in His perfect timing.

Well I turn 30 this weekend! I never thought I'd be in bed on my birthday but no complaints here! I don't want any presents this year. Roman and Kaiya are the best presents ever and on my 30th birthday!!! Here are some beautiful flowers that my husband got delivered today and the card said from Dustin, Roman, and Kaiya! They brightened my day!!!
I got this a while ago to hang in my nursery, and these are their first pictures right before they were placed in my uterus!

This is a picture of me and Dustin when we were 2 years old. I wonder who Roman and who Kaiya will look like?

Beautiful flowers I got today :)

I'm so happy to announce that I'm 22 weeks today!!! Each new week I make I let out a deep breath. Ever since my 21 week appt when they saw my cervix had shortened and started to funnel, I decided to post up in bed and stay off my feet. I figure better safe then sorry and any less pressure you can take off your cervix the better. I moved from the couch to my bed and it was really tough at first. Yesterday he saw me again to do a Fetal Fiber Nectar Swab test and to measure my cervix again. The ffn test is a swab that tests for a certain fluid and if it comes back positive they say there's a 40% chance you could go into labor in the next two weeks. If its negative it's like 1% chance that you would go into labor in the next two weeks. He did the test and said they would have results the next day (today). He then measured my cervix and said that whatever I've been doing has seemed to help! There is still a funnel, but my cervix grew .2 cm measuring at a 4 now instead of a 3.8! He said to keep doing what I'm doing. So home I went and straight to the couch! They called this morning saying the ffn test came back negative so that is more reassurance!!! I'm going to continue being on modified bed rest til they see me again in 2 weeks and they'll perform that ffn test at every appt now. So no church, home group, or leaving the house at all. Dustin said he would videotape church every week for me so I won't miss it. My husband, friends, and family have been great! Dustin is doing the laundry, dishes, cleaning, shopping, and cooking! Today my friend Sara brought me lunch, and then my friend Jen brought me afternoon frozen yogurt! So as you can see this bedrest thing isn't all too bad! Like I've said before, I'll do whatever it takes to make the safest environment possible for my babies.

Here's what's going on with them this week!! They are starting to look like a miniature newborn. Their eyelids, eyebrows, and lips are becoming more distinct. They are now tasting what I'm tasting (they kick when I eat frozen yogurt). They can perceive light light and dark. They say if you put a flashlight up to your belly, your baby might react (I want to try this). They are developing tiny tooth buds beneath their gums. Their eyes are formed. They are about 11.5 inches in length and are up to 1 lb or more each!! Momma has actually stayed the same weight this week weighing in at 22lbs gained! I think its because I don't work up as much appetite now. Please keep praying for my body being a good home for my babies til they are healthy to come out! Below are some pictures of the babies from yesterday and my latest belly pics! Have a wonderful week!

Roman's shot

Kaiya's shot

Kaiya's sweet face

Roman's sweet face

Which one do you think this one is? We're not sure! Since they are right by each other he wasn't sure when he took this if it was him or her...

This is a view of the top of both of their heads right by each other!!