Thursday, July 15, 2010

Prayer Answers for Thursday

Prayer answers for Thursday
Posted by Shiends at 6:17 AM

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  1. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Sophia Anastasia came out unwillingly July 6 @ 5:25pm 10lbs 21.5in long.
    My water broke in a more obvious fashion at 1am Tuesday, so instead of going to the doctor for another amniotic fluid & nonstress test, we went to the hospital. I had painful contractions & back labor, but didn't dilate & she didn't come down.

    I was very tired from not having slept previous 3 or so nights due to contractions that would begin around 11pm and end around 4am and didn’t know if I would have the energy and strength to push out the "big baby" they predicted if it took too long. After consultation with my doctor we decided to do a c-section that evening when she would be at the hospital. It’s not what I had wanted, but I think it was the right choice. This c-section was a very different experience. They honored the requests on my birth plan, like having both my doula & Alex in the operating room, not having my arms tied down, so I could touch Sophie right after she was born, and to have her with me in the recovery room so that I could attempt breastfeeding during the most crucial time for infant bonding. I think the nurse who was on duty played a big role in this. She was really supportive.

    I had some concerns about whether I may have torn my stitches when I had increased bleeding & pain after I picked Ivan up during one of his tantrums (I’m only supposed to lift 10lbs), but when I saw the doctor she said I was fine, but to be careful. She reminded me I just had major surgery and am going to be recovering for a while yet. It’s easy to forget that when there are two little ones both striving for attention. When I get a nap, things seem pretty good, but when I don’t it can be really hard. Right now Alex is working half days, so it gives me a little chance to rest. It will be a challenge when he goes back to full time, but hopefully my body will be in better shape by then.

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  2. ShiendsJuly 17, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Thanks for the update, Pam, and praise God you are all doing well. Heidi also had a C section, not ideal but it became necessary during the time she was pushing. It was a weird situation as they came in, told me to stay, made her sign things in a drugged stupor and wheeled her off. Thankfully everything went well but it was not what we hoped for. And thankfully everything went well for you and Sophie. I will keep praying for you all.

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