Aubrey has "nursed" (I use the term loosely, because she is very much in the Figuring Things Out stage) twice today, even with the higher respiratory rates. The cardiologists are very anxious to see her making progress and so we are going ahead with breastfeeding-- and I can't help but wholeheartedly agree that nursing will only improve her overall health.
I am feeling better and better, though recovery from a C-section-- especially on the road-- has been difficult. My hemoglobin count as of leaving the north country was 8.8, which is actually higher than it's been after any of the other deliveries. Overall, my health has truly been protected by God in all of this.
At 7:30pm I will get another chance to nurse Aubrey and then we will head home for the night. Leaving the hospital is always difficult for me, and I feel especially tempted to mourn the loss of these newborn moments during the night hours when all I want is to hold her close, but the grace of God has met me in such amazing ways. I firmly believe that there is nothing that our Heavenly Father cannot and will not redeem.
Thank you for praying with us and for us.
Mom filled me in with the nursing report today -- how cool that the cardiologist came along when he did!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm so proud of you for having such good perspective and faith, because I get sad just thinking about you leaving the hospital at night. I can't imagine how hard it is, and yet, you're right. God is God, even of little things like missed newborn moments. There is always redemption. Thanks for the reminder (says the girl who should be doing the reminding! :))
I love you so much. Can't wait to see you ALL.
amazing - I'm so happy for you and Daniel. I cannot wait to see precious Aubrey when you bring her home. Your (and Daniel's) reliance on the Lord blesses and encourages me. We are still praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you got to nurse her! That closeness and the special bond you are forming can't help but improve her condition and calm her breathing. It's so great that she can be close to you. I bet it's hard for her too, she wants to be with her Mama at night too. Glad you're doing all you can! You take it easy too, c-section recovery is not easy-especially on the road. We moved two weeks after I had my first c-section and that was hard-but it was two weeks later. You're up around after days, so make sure you are resting though I know how hard it is. Still praying here and I'm sending you that note right now. Sorry, I didn't get to it lastnight! So, check your xanga messages!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying that the Lord would hold you up and that He would give clarity and wisdom to the doctors. What an amazing God we serve and what a wonderful testimony Aubrey's little life has already been.
ReplyDelete{And I'm sure that everything is well taken care of, but if anyone needs anything please remember us. I'd love to help in any way I can.}
I am happy for you that you are able to see your sweet little baby. That is a great thing and each time you see her she is probably happier and more relaxed than ever. You will soon have her home with the whole family to enjoy! How are the big brothers and sister doing through all of this? They probably need some extra love too right now, unsure of what is happening and all. But they are great kids and are probably still having fun being their kid-like selves no matter what is going on. That is one good thing about kids, they just have fun even in the midst of crisis. Well I hope you are recovering well. I just caught up on your most recent posts, and thought I would say I am still reading and very interested in the updates! May God bless you all and the church through this time as well.
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Thanks so very much for the update on our beautiful, wonderful, God-given Aubrey. We are so very blessed by the goodness of God through all of this to you and Dan. We are praying for a miracle since so far it has all been miraculous through God's intervention. We love you All very much and please know our hearts are with you always. Great Gram
ReplyDeletethank you for keeping us updated! we will continue to pray. i am so glad that you are beginning to nurse, i am sure that helps mommy and baby to feel closer!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!
ReplyDeleteJust a side note: I remember how hard it is to leave the hospital when your child is there. Even the six blocks or so to the Ronald McDonald house seemed miles away! (Please make sure you are escorted to and from your vehicle after dark--the nurses were adamant about that warning to me.)
Is there any reading material you desire during your long hospital hours?