An update on us
Thank you for all your prayers on our behalf the last few months. Things changed so quickly it was hard enough for me to figure out what was going on and I think I probably did a pretty bad job of keeping you all properly updated. So, for those of you who are feeling lost, here's a brief synopsis of what has transpired over the past few weeks:
Jesse's Job and Moving: A week before Jesse's job was up, he was officially offered the job we were really hoping he would get. This job started a little over one week from the day he was offered it and it was in another city. So, this necessitated a very expedited moving process. Thankfully, we were pretty sure we would be moving within a few weeks, so my sister had come up and helped us pack up as much of the house as could be packed. This proved to be a lifesaver as we found that securing a rental home, electricity, water, etc. plus getting all the last minute things in place to actually move to another city when we only had five days to do it all, took an enormous amount of time and effort. God was so gracious in allowing everything to go smoothly and the move to take place on time.
My Pregnancy: We moved Saturday (January 6). Sunday we went to church and over to dinner at a family's home. Between the two, we were gone most of the day. Monday morning, I woke up prepared to attack the house and the boxes and get our life back into order. Instead, I started spotting early in the day. I was so grateful Jesse didn't have to work that day so I could stay in bed instead. My parents graciously flew my sister up on Monday night since Jesse started work on Tuesday and it was evident I needed to continue on bedrest. By Tuesday night, things had continued to improve and Wednesday, everything was back to normal. I still stayed down for an extra few days just to be cautious. And then I took it very easy for another few days. Everything has continued on as normal, which we are so thankful for. Since I never had any such trouble in my pregnancy with Kathrynne, it was a rather nerve-racking experience for me. Although we are not sure the cause, our best guess is that in all the activity of moving the previous week, I had just overdone it. Everything seems to be progressing very well in my pregnancy and I am so thankful to finally be feeling closer to normal. I had really and truly forgotten what it was like to have energy and not be horribly nauseous most of the time!
Let's see, does that about cover everything? Feel free to ask questions and I'll do my best to answer. Thanks for being patient and longsuffering with me over these last few months, especially when I have been so needy.
Jesse's Job and Moving: A week before Jesse's job was up, he was officially offered the job we were really hoping he would get. This job started a little over one week from the day he was offered it and it was in another city. So, this necessitated a very expedited moving process. Thankfully, we were pretty sure we would be moving within a few weeks, so my sister had come up and helped us pack up as much of the house as could be packed. This proved to be a lifesaver as we found that securing a rental home, electricity, water, etc. plus getting all the last minute things in place to actually move to another city when we only had five days to do it all, took an enormous amount of time and effort. God was so gracious in allowing everything to go smoothly and the move to take place on time.
My Pregnancy: We moved Saturday (January 6). Sunday we went to church and over to dinner at a family's home. Between the two, we were gone most of the day. Monday morning, I woke up prepared to attack the house and the boxes and get our life back into order. Instead, I started spotting early in the day. I was so grateful Jesse didn't have to work that day so I could stay in bed instead. My parents graciously flew my sister up on Monday night since Jesse started work on Tuesday and it was evident I needed to continue on bedrest. By Tuesday night, things had continued to improve and Wednesday, everything was back to normal. I still stayed down for an extra few days just to be cautious. And then I took it very easy for another few days. Everything has continued on as normal, which we are so thankful for. Since I never had any such trouble in my pregnancy with Kathrynne, it was a rather nerve-racking experience for me. Although we are not sure the cause, our best guess is that in all the activity of moving the previous week, I had just overdone it. Everything seems to be progressing very well in my pregnancy and I am so thankful to finally be feeling closer to normal. I had really and truly forgotten what it was like to have energy and not be horribly nauseous most of the time!
Let's see, does that about cover everything? Feel free to ask questions and I'll do my best to answer. Thanks for being patient and longsuffering with me over these last few months, especially when I have been so needy.
posted by Crystal Paine at 1:14 PM
13 Comments:
That's so great that your sister was able to come and help you guys out in such a hectic time. My sister and I live on opposite sides of the world from each other but I would certainly drop everything to go to her aid if necessary.
I'm so glad to hear that things are working out for you guys.
Diana
Glad you are doing better now. It's hard to rest with a little one. That's awesome your sister came.
I'm glad things are going better with your pregnancy. Have you considered plecenta previa as a potential cause for your spotting? I know that tends to be a pretty common cause. I'd definitely ask your midwife about it (well, when you find a midwife!)
Crystal what town (and in what state) have you moved to? Are you now closer to or further away from family (than in your last place - where was that again?). Please forgive me for such silly questions, I am not so great with American geography as I am from New Zealand.
I am so glad to hear you are settling well into your new place, Jesse's job is going well and that your pregnancy is going well! Praise God!
I had spotting a few times with my pregnancy, and people kept having different (scary) theories as to what it might be. The doctor never figured out what it was, and everything with the baby was just fine. Even if it happens again, it may be nothing to worry about.
Thanks for the update.
Glad to hear that your sister was able to help out.
Crystal...you state that you think you are 16 weeks along which makes me concerned that you have not see a nursemidwife or OB yet. As a mom and 12 year labor/delivery RN, I hope that you have already seen a professional to begin your OB care. I couldn't be true to a pregnant woman nor my profession and not speak up. Blessings...
Awww Crystal! I am so glad your little kicker is doing well! and you are feeling better. Hmmm... I wonder if you are having a boy, since this pregnancy has been different! Okay, I will stop guessing! -Shannon
I hope you find a doctor/midwife soon. Did you consult anyone when you started spotting?
I am from New Zealand as well, and was wondering the same type of geography questions, how far away from your previous home are you, bigger/smaller town etc etc etc!!!
Zan: Yes, I consulted quite a few people when I started spotting, including my previous birth center. Since I was still feeling pregnant and the spotting went away after two days, the general consensus was that it was due to overdoing it (maybe doing a bit more lifting or stair-climbing than I should have, though I tried to take it easy as much as possible). If I hadn't have felt pregnant or the spotting had continued, I would have gone in for a sonogram just to be sure. I'm usually very laid back about things, but I admit this was a little scary for me at times. It's the not knowing and not being able to know that is so hard. I knew that even if I heard a heartbeat or saw a healthy baby on the screen, that really doesn't necessarily signify everything is okay. When my mom's baby died at 27 weeks some years back, she had heard a strong heartbeat and seen a very healthy baby on the screen just the day before she died. There was never any real explanation for why she died.
But, in a sense, I reminded myself that none of us know or can just assume we are healthy or our children are healthy at any moment or will live long lives. It was good to think about that.
Anonymous: I'm hoping to get in to the birth center soon, but scheduling hasn't worked out yet. I'm pretty laid back but I don't plan to have an unassisted childbirth like some people I know do! I'm not that brave! Thanks for your concern.
I am pretty laid back about things, too. I was just worried that you were winging it. When a baby is that young there isn't a lot they can do and it is in God's hands.
My mom lost her first at 5 mos. She was at Disney World in FL. One day she was fine and the next day she lost it. Amazingly, Disney paid the entire hospital bill.
Thanks for updating us! I was concerned and praying that you would be okay.
Blessings,
Cindy
Mom to 8
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