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LucyMcGillikitty	Prayers needed	Lead	[-]
Posts: 354 (02/03/08 2:38 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hello all, I haven't been around here for quite awhile, and I thought I would write a quick note to fill you in on what is going on. As some of you already know, we are expecting our first baby in March... Well, I had some complications last month which resulted in a couple of ER visits and overnight hospital stays, and now I am on complete bedrest at the University hospital about two hours from our home. The plan now is to try and hold labor off until the middle of February. At that point, she will still be a preemie, but she will be 34 weeks, and should hopefull do fine. Will still be in the NICU for several days, but the docs say she has a very good chance of an excellent outcome. My emotions are all over the place, I am worried, sad, bored, and lonely (even though my husband is here a lot of the time). My grandmother who has Alzheimer's lives with us, and even though we have family members helping out with her at home while we are here, I can't help but worry about her also. Well, anyway, just wanted to let everyone know what's up. Please remember us in your prayers
sotet	Re: Prayers needed	#1	[-]
Posts: 2580 (02/03/08 3:27 PM) Globetrotter Cravin' Kasem Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Lucy, I am so sorry to hear this. I really hope everything turns out right and you keep getting the rest you need. Sending you prayers now. My best.
Writer2Be2007	Re: Prayers needed	#2	[-]
Posts: 610 (02/03/08 4:12 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Dear Lucy, My friend I am so sorry to hear the news of you being in the hospital with complications, however, congratulations on the blessing of being pregnant. I will pray for you that everything works out well for you, your family, and the baby. I have been writing a pregnancy story and even though I have never been pregnant in my entire life, I use a pregnancy website for resources. If you are bored, maybe you can check it out. It is called www.storknet.com. It is very informative and full of lovely information there. Maybe you will find lovely inspirational material there as well to help you pass the time. Just a thought my friend. I love that website dearly. I will most definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers my friend. If you need anything, please let us know. God Bless You Always. Give all your cares, worries, and anxieties to the Lord and he will handle them for you. HUGS to you my friend. Love always, Cheri P.S. Lucy, I was just looking at the website and I found something for you. Here's the link. It's a Hospital Bedrest Survival Guide. You might enjoy. HUGS www.storknet.com/complica...spital.htm
Mare55	Re: Prayers needed	#3	[-]
Posts: 611 (02/03/08 4:45 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi Lucy, I am sorry that you are going through a rough time right now. I will say some prayers for you, your husband the baby and your grandmother. Don't worry about things at home(easy for me to say, right?) they will be fine. You just take care of yourself and the baby and get as much rest as you can. Love, Mare
LittleMetalBottletops	Re: Prayers needed	#4	[-]
Posts: 3110 (02/03/08 4:46 PM) Mistress of the Marathon Mod Squad Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm sorry to hear about these complications, LucyM, and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope and pray that everything will work out well for you, the baby, your husband, your grandmother and everyone else involved. The L-rd works in mysterious ways, so there may be some reason that things are happening this way, which may or may not be revealed someday. It seems like you have internet access in the hospital, so this is certainly an opportunity for you to stop by here as often as you like! Other possible cures for the boredom part are, of course, good books, DVDs (you can get portable DVD players pretty cheap these days), and catching up with friends by phone if you feel up to it. Try to take advantage of the necessity of resting to catch up on restful things that you've always wished you had the time to do. You may also want to keep a journal of your experience and your feelings at this stressful time. It can help to calm you and may turn into a nice memory to look back on someday.
NoraLou	Re: Prayers needed	#5	[-]
Posts: 9677 (02/04/08 1:33 AM) Rev. Nora Paperback writer Amazing Grace Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi Lucy, Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers! I know it's hard (I was on modified bedrest the last six weeks with my oldest) but it's what's best for your precious little one. Some things I did while I was more or less confined were: watch movies, read books, do crossword puzzles, surf the net, work on my cross-stitch (about the last time I did that, actually!) and write stories. I don't know if any of those are of interest to you, but thought maybe that list would be helpful. Prayers that your baby will be just fine! ~Nora P.S. Do you know if you're having a boy or girl?
DavidForever	Re: Prayers needed	#6	[-]
Posts: 6015 (02/04/08 9:58 AM) FVB Chopped Liver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	She used the word "She" so I would guess she knows it is a girl. Sally B.
LucyMcGillikitty	Re: Prayers needed	#7	[-]
Posts: 354 (02/04/08 12:29 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	that's right Sally, a little girl.
NoraLou	Re: Prayers needed	#8	[-]
Posts: 9677 (02/04/08 12:33 PM) Rev. Nora Paperback writer Amazing Grace Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Don't know how I missed that!
LucyMcGillikitty		#9	[-]
Posts: 351 (02/24/08 8:09 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hello All! Good news! We are home from the hospital..... me, husband, and our little daughter, Michelle. She came 6 weeks early, and weighed 4 lbs and 15 oz. We had been prepared by our doctor to expect at least 48 hours in the NICU, possible breathing, feeding, and body temp problems... Well, she did way better than anyone expected, and was able to come home with us the day I was released from the hospital. She has already regained up to her birth weight, has no problems with breathing, feeding, or staying warm, and has us all wrapped around her tiny fingers. It's no coincidence she was born on Valentine's Day... she is the love of our lives! thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.. I can't help but think that gave her some of her remarkable strength that surprised everyone! Love, Lucy McG
NoraLou		#10	[-]
Posts: 8222 (02/24/08 8:12 PM) Rev. Nora Paperback writer Amazing Grace Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Lucy, that is wonderful news! I am so happy for you and your family:huggle Give the baby a kiss for me!
DavidForever		#11	[-]
Posts: 5388 (02/25/08 5:03 AM) FVB Chopped Liver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Congratulations. Pictures? Sally B.
Mare55		#12	[-]
Posts: 338 (03/01/08 10:42 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	That is great! Congratulations!!
LittleMetalBottletops		#13	[-]
Posts: 2495 (03/06/08 12:12 AM) Mistress of the Marathon Mod Squad Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Congratulations, LucyM! I'm so glad to hear such good news! I know that your little one must be keeping you very busy these days, but I hope you'll get a chance to stop by and give us some progress reports as she grows.
jillys2		#14	[-]
Posts: 191 (03/06/08 10:50 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Congratulations Lucy!!! My son was a preemie. He was 2 months and 3 days early. I did not have the bed rest order like you. He came suddenly one night with the onset of heavy bleeding. When they were wheeling me in the delivery room, they told me he would probably be around 2 pounds and that he would have to be transfered to a hospital with a special NICU. I was really scared. When he was born he weighed 4 pounds even. They were so surprised! He never had any complications and he breathed on his own from day one. He was in the hospital for 3 weeks. He never did have to go the other hospital. It was such a wonderful day the day we were able to take him home. He will be 20 in June and he's 6' 1" tall. Needless to say, he doesn't fit in a shoebox anymore! Once again, congratulations on your little girl! Jill Jill
LucyMcGillikitty		#15	[-]
Posts: 352 (03/12/08 3:12 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi All! I guess everyone knows how busy it is with a newborn in the house! But she will be four weeks old tomorrow, so we are in a good routine, and everyone is healthy and happy. She loves her Sweet-Peace swing (check them out on the Graco page), and she loves to eat! She is up to 6 lbs now... her due date is still about two weeks off, so I can't wait to see how big she is by then! Thanks again to everyone for the prayers and good wishes... we are so blessed! LucyMcG
NoraLou		#16	[-]
Posts: 8468 (03/12/08 7:32 PM) Rev. Nora Paperback writer Amazing Grace Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks for taking the time to give us an update, Lucy. I remember how crazy the first few months with a newborn are What I didn't realize with my first one is that it does eventually get easier. A lot of things with my 2nd child didn't bother me as much (like getting up to feed all night) because I knew he'd sleep through the night someday! It sounds like she's been a good baby for you. And yes, baby swings are life savers!