You never know what a day may bring forth...
Well, little did I know when this week started that I'd be writing this post from my laptop in a hospital room. Nor that I'd be the one in the hospital bed with the IV in.
Yes, you read that right - I'm currently in the hospital. No, I didn't have the baby yet. Baby is healthy as can be, it's the mama who is not doing so great.
It started with a routine appointment with my midwife this afternoon. Some fairly alarming things showed up in the urine dipstick test. She drew blood and hurried it over to the lab and that showed more signs pointing to an infection of some sort. I was also severely dehydrated, amniotic fluid was very low, and I was very anemic, among a number of other things. She and the doctor she works with felt it would be best to just go ahead and admit me to the hospital for further testing, monitoring, and to also be able to rehydrate me.
So, in between the pricking and poking, I'm blogging from a very un-comfy hospital bed. None of the tests have been conclusive in anyway so far, though they have ruled out a kidney infection - which was something they thought it might be. All I know at this point is that it looks like I'll for sure be in here until tomorrow night and perhaps longer depending upon a lot of things.
I haven't been in the hospital since I was six or seven, so, needless to say, this is a very strange experience for me. The Lord worked it out so my younger sisters could fly up tonight in order to hold down the fort at home and take care of Kathrynne. And gratefully, Jesse doesn't have a huge workload at the office this week and some others have offered to step in and help him with things so he can focus on me.
You never know what a day may bring forth, do you? But I'm grateful that I can leave things in the hands of Him Who knows the end from the beginning and Who doeth all things well.
Yes, you read that right - I'm currently in the hospital. No, I didn't have the baby yet. Baby is healthy as can be, it's the mama who is not doing so great.
It started with a routine appointment with my midwife this afternoon. Some fairly alarming things showed up in the urine dipstick test. She drew blood and hurried it over to the lab and that showed more signs pointing to an infection of some sort. I was also severely dehydrated, amniotic fluid was very low, and I was very anemic, among a number of other things. She and the doctor she works with felt it would be best to just go ahead and admit me to the hospital for further testing, monitoring, and to also be able to rehydrate me.
So, in between the pricking and poking, I'm blogging from a very un-comfy hospital bed. None of the tests have been conclusive in anyway so far, though they have ruled out a kidney infection - which was something they thought it might be. All I know at this point is that it looks like I'll for sure be in here until tomorrow night and perhaps longer depending upon a lot of things.
I haven't been in the hospital since I was six or seven, so, needless to say, this is a very strange experience for me. The Lord worked it out so my younger sisters could fly up tonight in order to hold down the fort at home and take care of Kathrynne. And gratefully, Jesse doesn't have a huge workload at the office this week and some others have offered to step in and help him with things so he can focus on me.
You never know what a day may bring forth, do you? But I'm grateful that I can leave things in the hands of Him Who knows the end from the beginning and Who doeth all things well.
posted by Crystal Paine at 8:49 PM
35 Comments:
I'll be praying for you, Crystal. Remember that God is in control!
WOW! I was kinda wondering how things were going over there, and then I signed on tonight and see this. Let me know if you need anything, I'm only about 2 hours away.
Jessica
Praying for you...that the Lord will give the doctors wisdom, for peace over Katherine while you aren't home, and all will be well and you will rest in the Lord! He is sovereign and loves you so much!!! (But you already know that don't you? Its just good to keep hearing/remembering it, isn't it?) ;)
Praying for you, Crystal! Feel better soon!
You are in my prayers!!! May God give your doctors wisdom!
Ruth, PA
Praying for you Crystal! I was in & out of hospital a few times getting all sorts of weird blood results during my first pregnancy 5 years ago.God is faithful!!Know He is upholding you at this time.
Claire
Hang in there, Sweetie. You are being bathed in prayer as we speak.
Sincerely,
Denise Opper
Felt led to add (while making puppy chow)...
"The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. And the the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus...."Phil. 4:5-7
I'm so sorry to hear this Crystal....I pray everything goes just fine and that you'll be home soon.
Blessings and Hugs,
~Mrs.B
glad to hear all is well with the baby! hoping you they 'fix you up' soon. :)
I hope that there aren't any big hiccups, Crystal. I'm praying for you and your family. (And I think you'll have a great witness in the hospital, too! ;)
Kathleen in Canada
Oh, my! Crystal, if you're in the hospital, it sounds like pretty *serious* dehydration and anemia! I'll definitely be praying. Thanks for the update!!
You're in my prayers!
Praying everything goes well and that God really uses this. And giving thanks that your family can help out like that. Your daughter will have the time of her life having her aunties come. I hope you can get some rest and be well taken care of. Honestly, you can have a terrific experience in the hospital. I'm praying you are pampered!
Crystal ~ I just read your Sunday post in bloglines; everything was so peaceful -- one never does know what's around the corner. Praying for you, sweetie, and your hubby and Kathrynne. What a blessing your sisters could fly in. Praying your problems are quickly identified and treated. Hugs to you my friend.
You and baby are in my prayers.
Get well soon!
i hope you are better soon and back home.
I am praying for you and that the doctors will have wisdom.
God Bless!
(((hugs)))
Kim
Crystal,
I have just said a prayer for you and your baby. Hope you'll be well and can go home soon!
Blessings,
Anna
Another Canadian praying for you, Crystal. Just relax and recover!
GrammaMack
I'll be praying for you.
Wow! I had that weird medical/IV experience just this past weekend. It's such a strange feeling, isn't it? I hope and pray that everything gets better soon. Blessings!
Dear Crystal,
I pray that you are well soon and that your doctors have wisdom.
It is truely a blessing that your sisters can help!
Take Care,
Trixie
Wow, I had no idea you were in the hospital! I will be praying for you and the family. It sounds like your midwife made the right decision.
And yes, those hospital beds can be quite uncomfy. I get numerous complaints from patients about them. Either that or the food. :)
Take care. You all will be in my prayers to our heavenly Father who provides abundantly.
Crystal, I want you to know that I'm praying for you, your precious growing baby, Jesse, and Kathrynne. May you feel our Father's loving arms and perfect peace during this time.
Praying for you and your family.
"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." James 1:2-4
Hi again! Hope you got some decent sleep. I thought of also adding a similar verse this last night, but didn't. Yet, I woke up to find this in the daily verse I read. I figured why not God's? Word is so comforting & reassuring! Continuing to pray for you & yours...
Sarah :)
I'm praying that everything turns out fine in the end. Take care of yourself!
Crystal, I wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you, your baby, and your whole family!!!
His,
Mrs. U
We will be praying for you, baby & the rest of your family, Crystal. Please take care of yourself!
~Mrs. Brigham
Crystal, you will be in my prayers.
Hang in there.
Bless your heart, you are in our prayers. Phallin
oh my, i just read this!!! I am glad you are in good hands! REST MY DEAR! Praying for your health and that God will give your midwife and doctors wisdom!
homemakerang
Praying for both you and your family!
Crystal - have been praying for you and your family. What an amazing, godly attitude you maintain at this time. God bless you dearly :)
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