Lucky Tuesday?
Just an update... Things have been good today and I hope to be going home sometime tomorrow. Will it be a lucky Tuesday?? Earlier this morning my doctor discontinued the magnesium sulfate and the IV altogether and switched me to Procardia. Thankfully it has been working pretty well and I have only experienced increased contractions when I reach the 6 hour redose period.
As you likely expected, when I do get home I will have fairly strict bedrest orders for several weeks until we get farther along. I am so grateful to be surrounded by amazing friends and family that have the ability to step in and help us in this great time of need while Faith grows.
We found out today that Deacon will be able to start preschool, which helps tremendously during the week, and although my mommy-heart is sad because I won't get to take him, it will be some special bonding time for him and Daddy this fall! There are still many logistical issues that need to be figured out, but undoubtedly this is much better than me living at the hospital with a tiny one in the NICU.
We know this is difficult, but God is so good and I know He will give me the strength and patience to walk this daily, trusting in the plans for our family and all He still has for us to learn. Thank you for your love and encouragement as we make our way down this unforseen road! God continues to ask us to trust Him in the BIG and the small and we simply desire to respond in obedience.
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."- Romans 8:38-39
As you likely expected, when I do get home I will have fairly strict bedrest orders for several weeks until we get farther along. I am so grateful to be surrounded by amazing friends and family that have the ability to step in and help us in this great time of need while Faith grows.
We found out today that Deacon will be able to start preschool, which helps tremendously during the week, and although my mommy-heart is sad because I won't get to take him, it will be some special bonding time for him and Daddy this fall! There are still many logistical issues that need to be figured out, but undoubtedly this is much better than me living at the hospital with a tiny one in the NICU.
We know this is difficult, but God is so good and I know He will give me the strength and patience to walk this daily, trusting in the plans for our family and all He still has for us to learn. Thank you for your love and encouragement as we make our way down this unforseen road! God continues to ask us to trust Him in the BIG and the small and we simply desire to respond in obedience.
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."- Romans 8:38-39
Comments
So glad to hear that you are doing better and that Faith is fine!! Please let me know if I can do anything to help out!!
My prayers will continue for your family!
Love,
Kathy
Darlene and family
(also, we just started preschool with our firstborn, and I have been posting about it a bit. It has been bittersweet!)
I love you friend.
Kim
Love the verse. It is one of my favorites. He loves us so much! What an awesome truth!
Love you!
Kristy
I am so thankful for this wonderful news and glad you will be able to go home tomorrow. Bed rest won't always be fun but Faith is counting on it. All the news sounds good and God is so very good. You didn't need this scare but I am trusting the Lord to have everything under control. I am excited for you to meet her face to face when the time is right. I love you guys and prayers continue here daily for you.
Love and Hugs and Joy, Laurie in Ca.
-Celeste in SC
Hang in there and accept all the help you can get. We are all praying for a great outcome,
Blessings and prayers,
Tricia and Family (N.VA)
Bedrest is a horrible strain, both emotionally and physically. I did 8 weeks before our little preemie came into the world. There is a wonderful website of supportive women also on bedrest: sidelines.com. The posters there and a few real-life friends were my rock during bedrest. Hang in there and take good care of yourself & baby Faith! Thinking of & praying for you & yours in CT - MJ
I'm praying for you all each day.
Thank you for sharing your jouney, God has used you to be an inspiration.
In His love,
Eleanor
Sorry to mess up your blog and if you can delete the 'comment deleted', please do so :)
I have been checking in on you at least 20 times a day and praying that you would be back. Today is Monday the 15th and my prayers for you and your family have been non-stop girl. I hope that your bed rest will be gentle on you and that Deacon will understand in his little heart. Have I told you that I am so glad that you are back???!!:) Praying that all contractions have stopped and that Faith Claire stays put!! I love you guys so much and I am blessed to see you here this morning!!!
Looking forward to an update when you have the time to post.
Love and Hugs and Prayers, Laurie in Ca.
Love in Christ,
Andrea
Love in Christ,
Andrea
Hope you and Faith are doing great!
:)
Are you guys safe, weather-wise?
Continuing to lift you all up to our Father!
love,
kari
love and prayers,
angie
love and prayers,
angie
Praying all is well!
Sheila Kopek
Michelle in CA.