I can't believe I haven't written about all this yet. It's just been such a whirlwind this past week. About a week ago I started having some really serious pain. I actually thought I might be in labor. Silly me doesn't know what labor feels like. I went to the doctor and she suspected that I had a kidney stone. I was admitted to the hospital and long story short, I do in fact have a kidney stone! It was very painful and of course there isn't much they can do for me while I am pregnant. I did have a procedure where they inserted a stint to keep it from getting stuck (I guess). I cannot tell you how uncomfortable it is.
The good news is. . . all of this drama is allowing for our sweet baby girl to be born a bit earlier. Actually, tomorrow! This is not at all how I envisioned it happening and it's a bit sooner than expected, but how can I complain that I will get to hold her and look at her a few weeks earlier than I thought I would? Dave and I really have a peace about it. Of course I am glad that an early delivery will bring some relief to my discomfort, but I really haven't even been thinking about that so much as I have been thinking about the opportunity to finally see Hope!
We ask for your prayers as we go in tomorrow at 6 am. I'm 37 and 1/2 weeks so there should be no complications, but we are still declaring and believing that Hope will be perfectly formed and ready to face the world. We also ask that you would pray that my delivery goes smoothly. I have no idea how this kidney stone will affect how I feel during delivery, but thank God for the drugs! Now I know for sure that I am supposed to allow myself relief during the labor and delivery. We also have a great peace about that.
We'll post a report and pictures as we are able this week. I can hardly believe this journey is coming to a close in the next few days. Sure, it will extend beyond this as we get settled into life with Caroline Hope, but this week there is fulfillment - over 2 years in the making. It's amazing to think about how He's carried us through. He is so good and so faithful.
So here we go. . .
3 comments:
Congratulations. I've been reading your blog for at least a year now and am rejoying with you! You are all in my prayers. I can't wait to see pictures of you all as a family.
-Maya
Yay! How exciting! It's hard to believe just how challenging the journey has been, and it will soon be over--and what a reward it will be, to look into that sweet face! I can't wait to meet her. Let me know if you need anything. Love you!
Jessica! Congrats - I pray all is going well. Enjoy your experience! Let me know if I can do anything to help.
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