April Update

This seems to be turning into a once-a-month update. It always seems like nothing is happening with our little family, when in reality quite a lot is going on! This past month Ryan got his bike stolen from our building, someone graciously gave him another one, Ryan got a inquiry about a church just outside of Cincinnati (woo!), He also had the opportunity to preach at our Good Friday service (and did a fantastic job), his dad is having hip replacement surgery today, his mom is staying with us for the next few days, I got to hear Titus' heartbeat once again yesterday (everything's still great!) I opened my own Etsy shop, and the next 2 weekends will involve friends coming to visit, a trip to the zoo, 2 baby showers, and a final trip home to NJ before Titus comes. I'm sure I missed a few things in there as well.

Concerning Ryan: He received some information this week about a perspective church who is looking for a pastor. Although this is the first and only option we have received so far, it's still an option! We are both very excited. His father had hip replacement surgery early this morning, which just so happens to be right down the road from us, so mom is staying with us so she has easier access to visit him. This past Friday night at our church's Good Friday service he preached about the three hanging on the crosses. He doesn't get very many times to preach, but when he does, he DOES! (If you know what I mean!)

Like I said in the last post, I would be opening an Etsy shop. Well my dreams have become reality! Here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiloAndTitus. Currently I am making and selling custom ordered burp clothes, bibdanas, and baby booties. Hopefully this will keep me busy in my "free time".

Titus is still doing fantastic and growing more than ever. I'm at the point where strangers ask me questions (and luckily it hasn't been to touch my stomach yet!) I was underweight when I first got pregnant and am gaining weight normally, but my doctor is still requiring me to get an ultrasound next Tuesday to check and make sure Titus is growing great. I'm not complaining because I haven't seem him since we found out his gender 3 months ago! It's time for some new pictures!

How has Titus been growing in the past month? He is about 17 inches long and weighs about 4 pounds. He can produce tears. He is getting fat on his tiny body. All of his organs are fully functioning except for his lungs, which are still developing.

What food cravings do you have? Chocolate cake and donuts (although I've always loved donuts!)

What food aversions do you have? Weirdly enough (& frankly not healthy) meat. I think I'm just afraid that I'm going to catch some disease if it's not cooked all the way.

How can you pray for us? Ryan with this pastoral opportunity, a healthy and growing Titus, these next couple months where we're in this "awkward stage" of staying or moving, jobs, newborn, etc. Although my doctor says I'm not stressed at all, deep down I really am. I guess it's that peace that God will point it out to us with bright lights when the time comes.

Hannah is a good friend from church who just had her little one
a couple weeks ago. I cannot wait to photograph their little family!

{Titus 3:4-8}