Back again...
YEAHHHH! This is my first post since getting the blog back and I'm SO excited and thankful to be able to update again.
I was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday the 10th, just in time to be home for Hurricane Ike. We did all we knew how to do to prepare- my mom and Dusty getting the essentials- and then braced for some pretty bad wind and rain during the night. We told Deacon we were having a little "camp out" on the floor in our room and he went to sleep without problem. During the night we awoke several times to some pretty scary wind gusts, a few power surges, and driving rain. However, when daylight broke and we were able to look outside, it was mostly wind damage that was noticeable.
We were one of the few families we know of that never lost power for a significant amount of time. Many thousands are still without power, water or sewer in Houston, so we are so extremely grateful for God's provision for us this past week. The weather here has been much cooler than normal so that is another huge blessing for all of those experiencing power outages in this usually unbearable heat. We did lose internet service until late last night, which is why I haven't been able to email or update since the blog has been restored... Now, however, I have limitless internet due to my new Mac laptop and... yep, being back in the hospital.
My appointment on Tuesday was good and things still looked quiet so there was no exam. I finally did my one hour glucose test, which I instinctively knew I wasn't going to pass, and went home. Yesterday after some questionable symptoms, I went back to the doctor to be checked out. I was able to go home without incident and without any major changes. Then this morning, right after I woke up, I had a significant amount of bleeding. I had several moments of panic as I called the doctor's office and told them we were again on our way. They directed me straight to the hospital and I am now back in the same room I camped out in a week ago.
Faith Clare still looks perfectly sweet and feisty and her heartbeat is strong. After an ultrasound about an hour ago and starting an IV, we are waiting to see what the plan is. They didn't see any noticeable reason for the bleeding, but contractions have been pretty steady so they are thinking about putting me back on the magnesium sulfate. UGH!
Of course we covet your prayers and are SO THANKFUL for everyone checking in on us again. Deacon had a really hard time last time I came home (very emotional!) and only wanted me to do things for him, which I of course couldn't do. The last three days have been great and he was really adjusting to me being at home and being limited. When my mom brought me to the office appointment yesterday, which is just a few floors above where I was admitted when in the hospital, he asked why I was going back to the hospital. I told him I was just going to the doctor to make sure everything was fine with my body. He said "but you aren't going to stay right? You are coming home?" Now that I am back, we haven't yet told him anything except that I'm seeing the doctor. Thankfully my dad arrived in town this morning so my mom has some help and Deacon will stay busy with Mimi & Papa. I just ask that you pray for him as we continue on this roller coaster...
I will update soon with any news. Hopefully we'll discover that this is "nothing" to be concerned over and I will be able to go home and lay low for several more weeks.
Thank you again for praying for our family and all of the families that have been affected by Hurricane Ike. God is good... through ALL of our storms!
"Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:28-31
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So good to hear from you.
I will continue to pray for you & Baby Faith.
Will also keep Deacon in my prayers. So much for a little guy to understand. But, we know God can help his little mind to soothe his little questions & fears.
Praying in IN.
Jackie (Marion, IN)
Russell and I have been thinking about you guys and praying for you throughout the past couple of weeks and months. Thank you for the updates!
Kristen Benke
Indiana Mommy
Be still and know that He is God!
Take care,
Amanda
Love and Hugs, Laurie in Ca.
love, connie
glad to hear about your mac..you will love it!!! (I can count on it)
Praying...Hetal
love and prayers, jen in al
praying for baby faith and God's perfect timing for her arrival!
praising Him that He is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow!
in His amazing grace,
jill
I've been following your blog since a few weeks before Maddox was born, but don't think I've ever commented. I just have to tell you what a blessing your blog has been to me. Your words, your faith, your courage, and your hope in God have been such a shining example to me as I've been going through my own, however different, storm. My heart aches for you as you are back in the hospital, but praying that God will protect little Faith until the day He has ordained for her to make her debut. I found this in my "Streams in the Desert" devotional the other day and was so touched by the words. I pray it will encourage you too.
"Child of My love, lean hard,
And let Me feel the pressure of thy care;
I know thy burden child. I shaped it;
Poised it in Mine Own hand; made no proportion
In its weight to thine unaided strength,
For even as I laid it on, I said,
"I shall be near, and while she leans on Me,
This burden shall be Mine, not hers;
So shall I keep My child within the circling arms
Of My Own love." Here lay it down, nor fear
To impose it on a shoulder which upholds
The government of worlds. Yet closer come;
Thou art not near enough. I would embrace thy care;
So I might feel My child reposing on My breast.
Thou lovest Me? I knew it. Doubt not then;
But loving Me, lean hard."
Laura in SC
Glad to "hear" from you again,just wish it wasn't from the hospital! Praying for you all. I continue to marvel at your strength and steadfastness in the Lord. You are a beautiful family.
Autumn
Sweet friend, I am sorry you are back and am praying for this to just be another one of "those things". I am sure you guys are exhausted, sure wish I could help. I am so glad to hear both your parents are with Deacon, which is helping you and Dusty. You are precious in His sight and in mine. I love you and will keep praying. Call when you can and feel like it.
Love,
Kim
Nancy in SC
Do you have your bracelet on?
Love you.
Debbie
God bless. Will continue to pray and anticipate good news.
Deb D.
My prayers are with you during this time. I remember vividly the "frustration, aggrivation" of the Magnesium Sulfate. The Drip made me "ACT" like a drip. Not steady handed at all, couldn't watch TV or read because you can't focus I don't know about the blogging thing, I didn't have a computer then.
It is such a blessing that you and your family weathered Hurricane Ike. That in itself is reason to rejoice.
As for little Deacon... I remember my daughter was not even 2 when I was in the hospital with my son. Grandma and Grandpa tried to keep her busy until mommy could bring her a present home. I just made sure that I had a "little something" for her when I came home each time. (6 hospital stays before I figured out how it was REALLY done) as my husband said. I will keep him in a special place in my prayers asking that God give him the security he needs to know you will come home and all will be fine.
God Bless and I will check in on you tomorrow.
Sonja - Fl
Best,
Kelly
Love,
Beccy
Take care, Shari
Praying 4 u,
Keisha In Ga.
The Lord is right there by your side!
Darlene
have a good weekend! I miss you so much!
Hang in there...your Faith is a testimony to so many! Keep shining!
In Christ,
Stacy
I have never commented before but figured it was probably time that I let you know that there is another person out there praying for you and your family even though I have never met you:) I don't remember how I found your blog but it was sometime last January when you were waiting for Maddox's arrival. Since then I have kept you in my prayers and have asked others in my growth group to pray for you! When I heard that you had been put in the hospital for pre-term labor I spent much of my evening down on my knees praying for you and Faith. Its amazing how the power of God pulls people together who have never met yet after reading your blog and seeing your faith and trust in God I know that if we were to ever meet we would be friends:) I don't comment often but I do check back here regularly. Just know that there are people in Walla Walla, Washington praying for you!!