We're in the 28th week

So Spring is approaching up here in Indiana!!  We've been getting a taste of it pretty much daily...Until the typical, random flurry today.  We just LOVE this time of year when the daffodils start to pop up!  That's how we know SPRING is right around the corner.  I think it might be the prettiest time of year aside to fall when the leaves change...The change of seasons really is beautiful and one of the things we love about Indiana.

So, we've had a LOT going on since our last post.  I'm not even sure where to begin other than to honestly tell you it's been pretty chaotic to say the least.  There's alot that I will leave out to respect the privacy of the family we are adopting this baby boy from but Brandon and I ask that you pray for the entire family whenever you think of them.  We had the privilege of taking care of their two girls for a few days a couple of weeks ago.  Though it was under pretty tough circumstances, we really felt blessed to have that time with them :)))

Also since our last post, we were able to meet the biological father.  He drove 7 hours to meet us for the day!  We were so impressed that he drove in just to meet us and then drove home that same day.  While he was here he signed papers saying that he consented to us adopting his son.  It was pretty emotional for all of us but it was a very special time.  We spent the evening with him and his sister, went out to dinner and just visited.  We had a great time with them and really felt privileged to have the opportunity to meet them and spend that time together.  Again, we walked away from this experience knowing that God has His hand directly upon us, them and this adoption!!  It was awesome!

As you know we're looking at buying house.  We made an offer this Friday and are in the negotiation stages, so we shall see how it pans out.  I have prayed that if it's not the right home for our family that the Lord will slam the door shut.  So, we'll let ya know what happens.  Either way, we'll be content.  Much better it be His will than ours.

Last but not least, we're taking a trip to Orlando for a long Easter weekend and we can't wait!!! It is long overdue and longer than we typically wait.  We've been trying to plan it so that it's not too close to when the baby might come.  It will be the last trip we take until he arrives just to be safe.  C has been having the feeling she is going to go early and we DO NOT want to miss that!! :)  Also, exciting news!!...My mom is planning to come in for a month after the lil guy arrives and I'm SOOO excited!!!  We have lots of visitors making plans to come see the lil guy.  That means lots of help (YAY!! ;-) We can hardly wait...Any reason to have family come visit is a good reason!  

So, I hope you all are doing well!!!  

Bazoodles of hugs and love to you!

Robin and Brandon

Psalm 46: 1-11

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.  There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.  God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.  Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.  The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.  Come and see the works of the Lord, the desolations he has brought on the earth.  He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire.  Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.  The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Approaching 26 weeks

Hello! All is going well on our end.  As usual, busy-busy with work, baby planning and house hunting.  We're getting very excited and really looking forward to the sleepless nights coming our way soon.  We've recently found the perfect baby boy theme for the nursery...Trucks!  It's so cute and exactly what we were looking for.  The main colors are blue and green; not quite the pastel pink we've been staring at for the last 2 years :) 

We sincerely wanted to thank everyone for the baby name suggestions!!!  Between posts, emails and phone calls we have found a few that we really like!  In no particular order; we like, Jacob (nickname- Jake), Tyler (nickname- Ty) and Dalton.  We've also decided on Michael as a middle name after my father.  This will be the first little boy on the Stackfleth side of the family and for us, what a great way to celebrate by naming him after my dad, a man we admire.  Once we come to a final decision on a first name, we'll let you know.  It could go in any direction at this point so we are still open to new ideas.  We aren't attached to anything just yet :) 

So since our last post, we've been to 2 Dr's appointments with C on February 11th and today (March 11th). Both appointments went well.  We were able to hear the heartbeat again and C's Dr. said she was doing very well and the baby appeared to be healthy with a good, strong heartbeat.  YAY! We are very excited!   We're both really enjoying this time together before this lil man is born.  We're looking forward to a trip down south again toward the end of the month to visit with my family and soak up some warmer weather :)  

One thing that B and I have recently been struggling with is the complete lack of control we have in making decisions that affect this unborn baby.  It's an unbelievable experience yet can really be a challenge to sit back and watch from the sidelines.  I have run through in my mind many times....If I were pregnant; "I would do"...  Or if I were pregnant, "I would NOT do"....   Yet again, the Lord is teaching us and especially ME a huge lesson in "I'M IN CONTROL and YOU ARE NOT so TRUST ME".  I keep telling myself that over and over again.  As this goes on we are both realizing how much you can fall in love with a baby you can't physically see yet!!   We think about him so much and pray for his health and protection.  Please continue to keep this baby boy, C, her girls and us in your prayers!  We continue to be encouraged and so thankful for the love and support!!!  Our next Dr's appt is Friday, April 3rd.  If anything new happens, I'll be sure to post.

-C is now 25 weeks and 5 days (but who's counting ;-)

-Her due date is June 20th

-She delivered her last baby girl at about 37 weeks

Have a great week and weekend!!

Love,

Robin and Brandon