17 Jul 2011 5 Comments
Light at the End of the Bed Rest Tunnel
I have finally reached the 38-week mark! After 5 long weeks on hospital bed rest, unwanted contractions & a seemingly endless needle pokes, reaching this milestone is truly a huge blessing from God. As my bed rest time draws to a close, I realized that the most important things I’ve done for my sanity while on bed rest is letting go and holding on.
Letting go of all the worries and what ifs. Letting go of the sadness of not being able to take care of Jordan; not being able to change his diaper, give him bath, feed him, play with him, and tuck him in at night. Letting go of thinking I have control over everything. Letting go of life as I knew it. And then, holding on. Holding on to the fact that God wants good things for me and my family and those good things come in the form of struggles that we initially perceive as bad but they are really ways he uses to strengthen us.
So tomorrow is the big day and I can’t tell you how relieved and happy I am. I’m beyond excited to see, hold and kiss my Jelly B. To be honest, I’m nervous about surgery, but I know that God is with me and that I’ll be just fine. I’m in great hands and I’m very confident in my doctor’s ability. I’m looking forward to seeing Jordan hold and kiss his baby brother/sister. Like what Michael said this morning, it’s like Christmas in July and we get to finally open our present.
Jul 25, 2011 @ 13:54:22
So glad to see that you commented and everything went okay! I have been thinking about you. Can’t wait to hear about the newest addition!!
Jul 25, 2011 @ 09:32:16
I keep checking back hoping to see pictures of the little jelly-b! I hope that it all went well and that you’re just too busy being mommy to post right now! I have my next appt tomorrow and I have tons of questions for her about placenta previa and will be scheduling my 28 week ultrasound to see if this little guy moved up…I’m so glad that you made your goal, was strengthened by your faith and hope and I and can’t wait to see your bundle of joy! :)
Jul 25, 2011 @ 10:47:18
Hi Allison! Yes, you are right, busy being a mommy at the moment but I will try to write an update regarding the birth story and post pictures. Good luck on your ultrasound and let me know how it goes! I will say a little prayer for you. God bless you and your family! :)
Jul 18, 2011 @ 04:41:38
Congrats on making it to the finish line! I hope your surgery goes well and that Jelly B is strong and healthy!
Jul 18, 2011 @ 00:20:25
“Letting go of all the worries and what ifs. Letting go of the sadness of not being able to take care of Jordan; not being able to change his diaper, give him bath, feed him, play with him, and tuck him in at night. Letting go of thinking I have control over everything. Letting go of life as I knew it. And then, holding on. Holding on to the fact that God wants good things for me and my family and those good things come in the form of struggles that we initially perceive as bad but they are really ways he uses to strengthen us.”
I love this. Thank you for sharing your experience – the good and the bad – with the rest of us. We are so blessed by the wisdom you’ve gleaned from all that’s happened and your faith and positive attitude you’ve managed to maintain all throughout. We are excited for you, too! And can’t wait to see Jordan’s little sibling. Rest well and know that we are praying for you and Jelly-B! <3