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24 weeks

May 30, 2013

Today, I am officially 25 weeks. But we all know these pictures are from 24 weeks, because who really has time to take bump pictures and upload, edit, and post them all in the same week? Not me, my friends.
24 weeks felt monumental in a sense. I had a doctor’s appointment that morning {and my glucose test… I passed – hoorah! But I have low iron – boo!}, and my OB greeted me with “Happy Viability Day.” This was just days after reading a premature birth story, which had me crying in a hipster coffee shop, and so week 24 felt especially sacred. Not that I want a preemie baby, but I am extremely thankful that modern American medicine and neonatal specialists can keep babies alive out of the womb at 24 weeks. One of my best friends lives in Ethiopia and she reminded me that this is an American privilege and God’s grace. Babies don’t survive at 24 weeks around the world. Just a humbling reminder…
Anyway, I love the way these pictures turned out. I got adventurous and took photos somewhere other than my own back yard. I should probably do that more often.
Less than four months until we meet this little babe…

 
Dress: Old Navy Maternity // Sandals: Jessica Simpson // Necklace: Boutique in Byron Bay, Australia
Linking up with: Because Shanna Said So, The Pleated Poppy, Dear Abby Leigh, My Thrifty Chic, & Style Elixir!  

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  1. Beffy 55

    May 30, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Jennifer, you have got to be the most beautiful mother-to-be I have ever seen. You absolutely glow. You look so healthy and happy. I am so glad you have had an easy time of it! Love you, kid.

  2. Beth @ The Goad Abode

    May 30, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    You look great, Jen!

    It's my goal to get photos NOT in my backyard. I've been debating about suggesting a maternity shoot to my husband, can't figure out if he'd be up for it. I have had him take a photo every week and hope to get a week by week post together of the bump shots.

  3. Sarah @ Life, Love & Dinner

    May 30, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    You look great! I love that dress, too! I'm just days away from 24 weeks and it is such an overwhelming thought to think of the amazing technology that we have that would allow our babies to survive outside of our body at only 24 weeks. Amazing.

  4. Amber

    May 30, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Oh you're beautiful friend! Can't wait to meet this baby!!

  5. jessi bridges

    May 30, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Yay!! And don't fret. Low iron is very common. I think most pregnant women have it. Just need to eat more spinach 😉 But really, it's good to know so that you can get levels up before labor because your body is going to need that iron so you don't tire out!!

    You are looking great! Cute, cute dress.

  6. Heather @ Finding Beauty in the Ordinary

    June 1, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    FINALLLLLLYYYY.

    I love them.

    Eeeek! Hi, baby!

  7. Gracia and Aaron

    June 1, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    I've never had the opportunity to wear maternity clothes in the summer, and it looks so fun and easy – love all the summer maternity dresses out there! You look adorable. Praise God for a continued healthy pregnancy for you and Micah!

Hi. I’m Jen Russum and this blog is where I’ve been sharing narratives of God’s grace for more than a decade now. Some might say “blogs are dead” but I’m waiting for them to come back around like mom jeans and 90s flannel. I enjoy my coffee iced, my summers hot, and my dinner parties long with lots of laughter. I process all of life’s deepest, darkest, and happiest moments by writing essays in my head. When I have the time, some of these essays get typed up and shared here. I’ve always loved to write, and I hope my words bring you joy and encouragement.

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