I have been taking it easy-- very easy-- so be at rest, all those concerned that I am not! The doctor's orders were for modified activity (i.e. no exercise,
stair-climbing, heavy lifting-- including babies and toddlers, etc.) until April 12th when she sees me, we get another ultrasound, and she re-evaluates.
Daniel, however (backed by my mother) has ordered an even stricter rest period for at least the coming
week. When I protest he tells me we will never regret being
overly-cautious, and his words silence me since I know he is right.

To be honest, yesterday and today it's been kind of nice. I can't think of the last time I took life so slowly except when sick, and it's kind of hard to enjoy rest when one is sick. I've been reading a lot, which is a favorite past-time and one I don't often get to indulge in. Top on the book list has been the Word, which is all the more important during a time when faith must be strengthened, followed by this and then this. I know it's a little early to begin looking at baby names, but I must confess to already feeling pressure since I've entered into this pregnancy without a single name rolling around. Considering the fact that it usually takes me the full length of a pregnancy to decide whether or not I like an already-discovered name enough to actually use it on a child, I'm already behind.

I've no doubt that I would be more frantic to get back into the swing of things were it not for the slew of offers for help that have been steadily streaming in. I am grateful and, once again, humbled. I'm always sure I know where I would be without the Lord; these days I am often wondering where I would be without His Body.

P.S.  I'm taking book recommendations.