{this moment}- A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, please visit Soule Mama…Amanda is taking a break for the next week, but I wanted to share this photo as a {this moment} anyway.
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Please continue to pray. I know you already are. Thank you!!
We had a bit of a blow when meeting with the specialist yesterday afternoon. I'm sure he was just preparing us for anything that could happen (especially the worst case scenario), but it was pretty scary for this hormonal momma to hear. They will be delivering the baby in the actual surgery room instead of the labor and delivery cesarian room. He told me that I will probably need a transfusion and a stay in the ICU for day or two. He also said that because he could not rule out an accreta (when the placenta won't detach easily or at all from the uterus causing severe bleeding/hemorrhaging…or worse) there is a 50/50 chance that I will lose my uterus and have a hysterectomy directly following the birth of the baby, so I should prepare myself for this. He agreed with my OB doc that if all goes well, they will take the baby between 36 and 37 weeks. I went in this morning to our local hospital for the first of two steroid shots to prepare the baby for the possibility of premature labor/delivery. He also said that though he was happy to hear that I had not had any bleeding yet, that I would, indeed, have bleeding. He couldn't even see the cervix on the scan because of all of the placenta covering it. It could be today, tomorrow or a month from now, but that I should be prepared for it to happen.
On a bright note (I'm clinging to the bright notes), the baby is doing wonderfully well. She is above average on the growth chart and all of her development and growth are looking picture perfect.
Thank you again for your ongoing prayers. They mean the world to me right now.
May God bless you as you prepare and make ready for the birth of Christ.
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Well, we just need to pray pray pray that you won't need to stay in ICU at all and you will be with your sweet baby girl--pray for no blood transfusion....I know how it is to worry constantly for yourself and the baby. I, having more than 4 c-sections (I've had 6) have had to have my last 2 in the emergency surgical room, it's so they have everything there, for that worse case scenario, of hemoraging...it's for the good, you want them to be prepared, rather than not. It's just nerve racking on the mama.
ReplyDeleteOn the bright side, that sweet baby girl is beautiful!!!!
We'll keep praying....
Oh, Kelly, you are taking it remarkably well. I think I'd be a puddle! I will continue to pray for that little sweetie and her mama!
ReplyDeletePrayers continue for you and your precious baby girl. She is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh dear Kelly, I'm so sorry you had to receive such a frightening update. But as you said, it's his job to prepare you and warn you for the worst case possibilities. It remains your job, and all those who know and love you, to keep praying for mercy and trusting in the Lord's perfect and holy will. While that doctor is simply speculating, Our Lord knows all of the reality. He knows the hairs on your head and all about that placenta He created. He loves you, and He will see all of you through. Let us thank Him for that. Jesus, I trust in You!
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you. I had the exact same scenario you are going through now eight years ago with my baby girl. Even the low iron! We (Praise GOD) came through just fine. The doctors always tell you the worst so you can be prepared. Since there was a good chance I would need a transfusion I asked my mom, sister and friend to donate ahead of time. As it turned out I did need that blood, and I was glad to know who it came from. I will keep you and precious baby in my daily Rosary. God bless, Christine
ReplyDeleteKelly, praying for you and that sweet, beautiful baby girl!
ReplyDeleteDear Kelly, I'm offering many prayers for you and your precious baby girl!!!
ReplyDeletePrayers, prayers, and more prayers! Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family! +JMJ+
ReplyDeleteSo many prayers beautiful lady. Merry Christmas, Kelly and all. So much love from Oregon.
ReplyDeleteDear Kelly,
ReplyDeleteMy own little girl... you understated your condition to your old Auntie. If you get the gift of knowing the exact date of the C-section, let me know. I will come and help, someway, either way. In the meantime, Bob and I will pray for the best of outcomes for all. With being in good medical hands, and above all, God's hands, there's no time to waste worrying. We have a beautiful girl to prepare for....
Love,
Aunt Roberta
Praying for you, for a safe delivery, the health of your baby and (God willing) leaving the hospital with all the organs you entered with :-) Not to make light of it, certainly, but as you said, clinging to the bright notes! And a happy, healthy baby is certainly a very bring note!
ReplyDeleteKelly, I know how you are feeling. I had a complete anterior placenta previa with baby number 4. I was prepped for the worst case scenario - baby would need to be resuscitated and I would be in need of a complete hysterectomy or possibly face death. Dad and I prepped for the possibility that he would have to choose the baby's life over my own.
ReplyDeleteI had the anointing of the sick on two occasions due to my severe bleeding episodes. My crosses were heavy and difficult to bear on many occasions. (My husband had just been laid-off and we were about to lose our home.) I had no where to go but the arms of Our Blessed Mother. She comforted me and led the way to her son when my tears were all I had to offer.
In the end, there were difficulties with more consolations. I needed a blood transfusion but did not receive one because i was a-symptomatic thanks to an iron regime that I began in late pregnancy and continued through delivery. My little guy was transferred to a different hospital to be placed in the NICU, where he stayed intubated for close to a month (for his aspiration of blood during c-section delivery). I did not need a hysterectomy. My lil man is thriving. I have since been able to conceive and give birth without any issues.
My words of advice - complete a "Will to Live" http://www.priestsforlife.org/store/p-250-will-to-live.aspx
- receive the sacraments as often as possible
- ask the Good Lord to rebuke your fear the moment that it enters your mind/thoughts. Fear is not of Him. Allowing the fear to fester will leave room for the evil one.
- ask for prayers - family, community, and all prayer warriors.
- unite your sufferings to Him for the intentions of Our Blessed Mother and the reparation & intentions of others. DO NOT let this suffering go in vain.
- GIVE THANKS! you are a chosen one who has been allowed to drawer near to Him and His cross. Find joy and peace in His will for you and your family.
May you cooperate with Him and trust that His grace will be sufficient. Allow the prayers of others to raise you up and do not become discouraged.
Pax Christi, Lena & Family
Love and prayers continue for you, Kelly! I know all of these prayers will sustain you without you even knowing it. I just heard you were in the hospital so we will be ramping up our daily prayers today! I will also offer up your intentions during my weekly holy hours and as many Rosaries as I can squeeze in...This is my spiritual bouquet on your behalf. Peace be with you!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Kelly! Many prayers for you and Baby!! {Hugs!}
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