Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Tuesday - Rock, Paper, Scissors

This morning I woke up to the sound of sinks being turned out and nurses scurrying down the hall in labor and delivery to the C -section rooms. (my door was slightly cracked and my benadryl induced sleep cycle was beginning to melt away to meet the break of a new day.) I heard voices talking about a woman whose membranes had been ruptured for several weeks and them needing to deliver the baby right away because the mom was now septic despite people's best efforts. She was now only 25 weeks pregnant. I glanced down and realize my right hand was gripping the left side of my belly as if I was trying to shield Brynn from the early morning events going on around us. What an odd response on my part I suppose. Gosh...we have been so very blessed. I am constantly being humbled by what is going on around me to so many of these families. Why do some people draw the short straw in pregnancy russian roulette? While others of us come out on top during the game of rock, paper, scissors? I thankful that I have not drawn the short straw this time. But my heart aches for those who have.

Still able to keep down my kick butt jello and some broth - my mom even brought me some homemade broth with some less sodium so I don't swell up like a balloon. Heavenly. She also helped me wash my hair today, double heaven! We took a photo of our bathroom beauty shop session, but blogger won't let me upload pictures. I'll see if my gestational twin Meredith can help me with that later. If you have a second go give her a little hello and encouragement for all of her hard work with bedrest and her crazy pregnancy. She not only have done an amazing job dealing with her own crazy journey, but everyday (literally) she helps me deal with mine - and without
any complaints!

Had a BPP yesterday after the little girl looked a little sleepy on the monitor - but all is well. Brynn always pulls through with her end of this pregnancy! My grandparents are near 90, but are coming to visit me in a few minutes so it is a good day. My mom is going to dress Neela our dog up as a pumpkin for Halloween and she'll help my dad hand out candy. I'm sure they'll all have fun, LOL! I miss her so much. Growth scan tomorrow on the little baby girl and just hanging in there still. Thank you again for all the prayers- I can never emphasize that enough!



36 comments:

Tara said...
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Tara said...

I'll bet Neela misses you too. She's probably wondering where the hell her bed buddy went!

I'm always glad to hear a good update from you. Can't beleive you're still hanging in there and staying pregnant! Amazing.

Keep up the good work.

MrsSpock said...

Another scan and she is still hanging in there. You and Brynn are both superwomen!

HereWeGoAJen said...

I am so glad that you came out on the good side of the statistics. I will pray for that family with the 25 weeker and hope they come out on the good side of those statistics. I pray for you and Brynn often, as well.

Neela's friend Trin is at the groomer right now, getting a Halloween bandana. Trin is trying to decide between a man eating shark or a hot dog for her Halloween costume. The little dog is going to be a lobster. (I didn't buy any new costumes this year, so the little dog, being younger, has fewer choices.)

Adriane said...

You are still hanging in there, sister! EXCELLENT!!! I am so happy that you are 34 weeks. What a huge milestone! Keep up the great work! Hope the growth scan was good!

Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essential said...

Thank you for the update, Sara, and your protective motion with your hands over your lt.belly is so instinctive, very sweet and touching. I hope you enjoy your visit w/your grandparents and Yeah for your mom, homemade broth, and a nice hair wash! ((Hugs))
I bet Neela misses you too and that your mom is spoiling her rotten.

Just Me. said...

Your hand gripping your belly - that's just such maternal instinct.

I love reading updates from you and at the same time, I'm praying before i click on your blog, please, keep them safe..keep them safe.. and you're still hanging on!!

Homemade broth and lovely mummy sounds heavenly!

You're doing such a great job and I think the day you'll have Brynn safe and sound in your arms, I'll be tearing away for you guys!!!

(((((hugs, my dear friend))))

ps Wish I was staying near you guys..I'll look after Neela for you. She's such a sweetheart.

Nicole O'Dell said...

YaY!!!

I know thankful I felt eveerytime I heard what some others were going through.

KUTGW!!!

Cibele said...

Happy 34 weeks my friend! that is when I was put on bedrest. I amgree with mrsspock, you are Brynn are superwomen!!!!!!!!!!1

battynurse said...

You and Brynn are doing so fantastic. I'm glad that you are continuing to do well and are able to keep a bit more food down. Hang in there girl. Hugs to you.

Chastity said...

I guess you don't know what happened to the 25 weeker....so scary.

Seriously, a week or two ago when I said that if you don't watch out you're going to end up full term...well, I don't know if I really meant that at the time...but wow, you're getting so stinking close!

Geohde said...

Glad to read you're still hanging in there :)

xx

J

Anonymous said...

Dear Sara, I have been following your story since the beginning and just wanted to let you know that I also had a 25 week old baby 2 weeks ago. It is very hard and emotionally draining but I wouldn't change a thing. I'm very happy for you and Brynn and will keep you in my prayers. Martina

Emily (Apron Strings) said...

Oh, I can only imagine how sad Neela must be. She must miss you something fierce!!

So glad that things are still going well and I've been thinking incredibly happy, jello-ey thoughts for you! :-)

Hugs, girl!

Lost in Space said...

I have to admit I miss seeing Neela too. (;

I always take a deep breath and say a quick prayer when I see a post from you Sara. I pray you are both still safe and holding on strong. You are kicking butt and will be full term in no time at all!!

SAHW said...

I guess there's no answer to why some people get the short straw, but I'm happy that you haven't this time.

Glad to hear all is going well...hope you have a nice visit with your grandparents!

Anonymous said...

Wow-- look at you and Meredith go, 34.5 weeks! You are amazing.

Anonymous said...

So glad you're still hanging in there and managing to keep the jello down. Almost there.

Not in the Water said...

Big Guy won't let me dress up the dog....pooper!

Glad you're doing ok

Debz said...

You look as beautiful as ever. Keep up the good work!!

Kathy said...

Wow, so great to see you on your feet! Glad you got a hairwash and some homemade broth. How sweet of your mom. You are so amazing to view your situation so positively. Hope the growth scan was all good yesterday!

Anonymous said...

You're doing great hanging in there! Checking in on you every day. :)

Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essential said...

Love the pictures, Sara. You and your mom are really beautiful, what great smiles. You are one hot Mama, Sara! I hope you have a great day.

Miss said...

I'm so glad that all is going well :)

Heather Moore said...

Great job Sara! The photos are great. Thinking about you daily!

Anonymous said...

So good to see you standing up! You and Brynn are a good team!

Peeveme said...

You look great. Will you ever eat jello again after this experience? Will you hate it or will you somehow start to crave it? I wonder.

Beautiful Mess said...

You look great! I'm glad things are going well and you got to have some delicious broth, sounds heavenly! You and your family are in my prayers, as awlways. As well, as the woman who gave birth at 25 weeks. Enjoy your visit with your grandparents. Hugs,
-D

Mindy said...

Glad to see you and Brynn are still hanging in there. Ready your post brought back memories of my own, relatively short, stint on bedrest. I had forgotten all about my mom helping me to wash my hair in a bedpan. I'm a person who normally HAS to have a hot shower every day, but I remember that after a week on complete bed rest (bedpans suck!) that hair washing felt like heaven! Keep hanging in there!!!

Anonymous said...

Ahhh... enough can't be said for one day at a time.
Always so good and such a relief to get an update from you, and to know that Brynn is a day closer to full term.

Even I miss seeing your little Neela-- such a cutie. Will you be sending home a blanket of the baby's scent in advance of bringing her home; or perhaps that's unnecessary.

Still praying and sending good wishes your way.
Keep on hanging in there.

Anna.

Jill said...

Look at you little Momma! I love the pics...you are so tiny. Keep downing that jello, k?

Praying for you, sweet girl.

((HUGS))

Jen said...

So glad to hear another update from you! I think you're going to make it to true full term!!

Anonymous said...

I love that you have a photo featuring the toilet - that's great lol.

I would LOVE to know why some have it worse than others. Even just to know how my UU got to 39wks without a problem and you've had problems all along. It's crazy and unfair and I'd just love to know WHY.

Thinking of the mom and family of the 25weeker.

Anonymous said...

Just found your blog a couple days ago, and have read through most of it. Hoping you are still baking! You are amazing to have made it this far in your pregnancy. Hope the scan yesterday went well.

Heather said...

Glad to hear you are still doing well. Keep up the good work!

nancy said...

~teehee~ - what a nice bathroom picture! :)

Ah Sara, I can't believe you've been so tough through this all. I'm so very proud of you.