Birth Day Diary: Entry One
Before we left for the hospital last night.Well, it's June 21, and I'm hopeful today will be the birth day of our second child!
Sleep was a long time in coming last night. Partially because of the uncomfortable contractions and being in a different sleeping situation, but probably mostly because there was too much adrenaline pulsing through my body so it took me a long time to calm down. I was able to spend some quiet time in prayer, though, in those early morning hours, which was good. I finally did fall asleep for a few hours, for which I'm grateful.
I was hoping to be awoken by some strong contractions in the night, but alas, I instead awoke this morning to find all the contractions had subsided. However, God knows better than me and I'm leaving it all in His hands.
I dreamed last night that they did a sonogram while I was here and found out we were actually having twins! Wouldn't that be something?
Thank you for your many prayers for me today. I am feeling quite tired and weary this morning (and hungry, too! How does one subsist on an ice chip diet?! I understand why they don't let you eat and drink - so that in case you have to have a C-section, you can do so easily without complication from food and liquids in your stomach - but it's so different from the birthing center where they encouraged you to eat and drink throughout labor. I think I'm going to see if I can have a popsicle for breakfast! Hey, when your choice is between that or ice chips, I think I'll take the calories, thank you very much!) and am trusting that God is going to fill me up with His strength. I certainly have none of myself right now. But, I'm at peace in my heart and I know God is going before me. And I can't express in words how comforting it is to know that so many are upholding me before the throne of Grace today.
I'm off to spend some time reading God's Word and praying and committing this day to the Lord. After that, I'm supposed to get up and take a shower and then they'll be starting pit. around 8 a.m. I'm very curious to see how my body responds to that!
More to come...
posted by Crystal Paine at 6:00 AM
12 Comments:
Can't wait to hear about the big event! (or two little events? heehee)
Enjoy your visiting with your sisters and mom. That will help the time to pass quickly (and you may even get your coupons sorted...)
Katie
Good morning, ((Crystal)). Just checking in with you to see how things progressed through the night. Praying .. praying .. praying
God be with you Crystal. I suppose "God-speed" would also be applicable. ;)
I do hope they allow you more sustenance than ice chips through all this, for goodness sake!
God Morning from South Bend Indiana
am praying for you and checking your site frequently....in His time ...In HIS time....peace, joy,calm,confidence in our Lord...
Pam
Hi,Crystal! I don't know you personally, but still have been drawn into your family somehow! I feel a strong connection to the whole situatuion you are in because it was very similar for me a couple months ago when I gave birth. It is all coming back afresh and I've been praying for you. I'm so excited to hear about your new little one.
I hope you have a good experience with the induction and will be thinking about you throughout today and hope that all goes well. Maybe you will deliver the first summer baby at this hospital!
I'm praying all day for you and will check back after work today!
Krystle
Good morning, Crystal.
Gotta run some errands today - I'm hoping I'll miss your good news for your benefit.
More prayers & good thoughts today.
And I hope you get to eat soon, too!
The first day of summer! What a great day to welcome a new baby! I'm sure you already have names picked out, but my official suggestion for a girl name is Summer. :)
Or you could always go with Ima for a girl or Ura for a boy. HEE HEE Just a little humor for you. :)
We are praying and will continue till we herefrom you all!
Blessings,
Tiany
What a cute pregnancy picture! I was like you...no one could hardly tell I was pregnant while I was sitting, but I sure looked "all out there" when standing sideways! You look like you have more color in your face and healthier in general. I'm so excited for you!
I think Summer Rose would be cute for a girl. :-)
There is no possible way you could have had twins in there! You barely look 6 months pregnant.
So glad everyone's good now. You all look so cute in the pictures. :)
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