A winner, pictures, and an update
Congratulations to Becky Barnes for winning the Shopping for Time book. For those of you who didn't win, I encourage you to pick up your own copy. It's a great read. Stay tuned as we have quite a few more contests and giveaways planned for the near future here. Who knows? You might be the next winner!
Since so many of you have mentioned enjoying the pictures, here are a few more along with some updates on things at our home...
Kaitlynn is almost three weeks old and almost always thinks she's hungry. No wonder she's growing like a weed! She weighs 7 lb. 5 oz. now and for those of you who know how slowly Kathrynne grew, you will know that this seems like quite a lot to me! She's still on a two-hour schedule, except for night-time when she goes anywhere from 2-4 hours. She is sleeping better during the day and at night - which has been a great blessing for her mama. Her jaundice is gradually improving for which we are thankful.
We are slowly getting back into a routine around here. It helps tremendously that I've been feeling so much better. For those who have been asking about my health, my platelet and hemoglobin levels dropped right after the birth which was to be expected. But only a little over a week after the birth, my labs came back incredibly improved - my hemoglobin was at 11 and my platelets were at 286 (anything between 150-400 is considered healthy, so 286 - which is a massive leap from where I was, is excellent!) Neither Jesse or I or our midwife could believe these results! It is quite apparent that my anemia problems were indeed pregnancy related, as the doctors suspected.
I'm so thankful to have sprung back so quickly. God is gracious. Our goal is now for me to completely regain my health and pull my hemoglobin up to around 14 and keep it there so that should God allow us future pregnancies, I wouldn't struggle with anemia like I did this time. I would love to be able to have a normal pregnancy and delivery next time, but only God knows what the future holds. However, I want to do the best I can to not only trust in Him, but also to put feet to my faith, by seeking to be in the best health possible. I've never been unhealthy in the past and have been careful to not neglect my health, but I definitely know there are areas I can improve in and the last few months have given me great motivation to work a lot harder at this!
We visited the children's animal farm again this past Sunday since we had only made it through half of the farm the week before. One of the places we visited was the dairy barn where Jesse enjoyed explaining to Kathrynne where milk we buy at the store comes from.
I loved this shot taken at the park.
Isn't she darling? Auntie Gretchen (who is staying with us right now) has had fun fixing Kathrynne's hair in all sorts of new styles this week!
Since so many of you have mentioned enjoying the pictures, here are a few more along with some updates on things at our home...
Kaitlynn is almost three weeks old and almost always thinks she's hungry. No wonder she's growing like a weed! She weighs 7 lb. 5 oz. now and for those of you who know how slowly Kathrynne grew, you will know that this seems like quite a lot to me! She's still on a two-hour schedule, except for night-time when she goes anywhere from 2-4 hours. She is sleeping better during the day and at night - which has been a great blessing for her mama. Her jaundice is gradually improving for which we are thankful.We are slowly getting back into a routine around here. It helps tremendously that I've been feeling so much better. For those who have been asking about my health, my platelet and hemoglobin levels dropped right after the birth which was to be expected. But only a little over a week after the birth, my labs came back incredibly improved - my hemoglobin was at 11 and my platelets were at 286 (anything between 150-400 is considered healthy, so 286 - which is a massive leap from where I was, is excellent!) Neither Jesse or I or our midwife could believe these results! It is quite apparent that my anemia problems were indeed pregnancy related, as the doctors suspected.
I'm so thankful to have sprung back so quickly. God is gracious. Our goal is now for me to completely regain my health and pull my hemoglobin up to around 14 and keep it there so that should God allow us future pregnancies, I wouldn't struggle with anemia like I did this time. I would love to be able to have a normal pregnancy and delivery next time, but only God knows what the future holds. However, I want to do the best I can to not only trust in Him, but also to put feet to my faith, by seeking to be in the best health possible. I've never been unhealthy in the past and have been careful to not neglect my health, but I definitely know there are areas I can improve in and the last few months have given me great motivation to work a lot harder at this!
We visited the children's animal farm again this past Sunday since we had only made it through half of the farm the week before. One of the places we visited was the dairy barn where Jesse enjoyed explaining to Kathrynne where milk we buy at the store comes from.
I loved this shot taken at the park.
Isn't she darling? Auntie Gretchen (who is staying with us right now) has had fun fixing Kathrynne's hair in all sorts of new styles this week!
posted by Crystal Paine at 3:29 PM
21 Comments:
Very, very precious! Thank you for sharing. I don't think I'll ever get tired of seeing pictures of those darling girls! :D
Such beautiful little girls you have! Glad to read an update and to see that things are going well for your little family. God has been so good to you! I'm so glad your hemoglobin and platelet counts have come up so drastically.
I always enjoy the pictures... keep 'em coming!
As always, your girls are just darling. I am very glad to hear of the improvements to your health and that you are feeling so much better. Thank you for sharing your family and life with all of us.
Seeing the cow picture reminded me that if you show up at chick fil a on friday the 13th dressed like a cow, you receive a free meal. I'm not sure how many out there have cow costumes laying around their homes (I know I dont) but if you do, it might be worth putting it on and getting a free meal! Jill
How sweet,Crystal! I wanted to let you know that I gave birth to my third blessing, yesterday, in the comfort of my home.My sweet baby girl is 7 lb.6 oz. . I pray that you will continue to heal. Blessings!
Thanks for sharing! :)
Glad to hear things are going well. How nice to have your sister with you!
Glad to hear your are doing better.
Chrissy
Hi Crystal,
I was just wondering if you are going to update your "About Me" page now that you have a new baby to update about! I am enjoying all the pictures! Please keep posting them.
So happy for your much improved health. The pictures are precious.
Absolutely beautiful and precious children! It is good to hear things are going well. Many blessings to you!
Tina
Aww! They're beautiful! I'm glad things are going well in your home! And I'm so happy that your counts are doing so well!
Laura
Those little girls are absolutely precious! Reminds me of when mine were little, and they are 12 and 8 now! Time does fly!
I have learned a lot about nutrition by reading Train Up Your Children in Ways They Should Eat by Sharon Broer as well as Above Rubies Rejuvenate cookbook. Those two have changed the way I feed myself and my family dramatically!
Stephanie
Keep posting those pictures - they are adorable!!!
Such beautiful little gals! So glad you are feeling better, that must be such a relief.
Thank you for being so open and sharing.
The babies are beautiful. I'm so glad you're feeling better. Check out mercola.com today. He's got an article called How do you know if you're anemic. There's alot of good information about foods to eat and herbs to take.
Thanks to the person that mentioned Mercola. Here is a link:
http://v.mercola.com/blogs/public_blog/How-do-You-Know-if-You-Are-Anemic--23885.aspx
Precious wee ones, Crystal. My youngest just turned 14 and the oldest will be 25 next month, both are now taller than me. Time has wings, it seems ~ enjoy every moment of holding and hugging those little girls.
I'm so glad you're feeling better, Crystal. Take good care of yourself. You have been so richly blessed!
Your girls are precious!
~Samantha
Congratulations on two very beautiful girls :)
I suffered with terrible aneamia and thyroid problems with my last pregnancy so I know exactly how you feel. Isn't it worth it all though :)
So glad to hear you are doing better now :)
Blessings.
Beautiful little girls! So glad to hear you are doing better, and so quickly too. Best wishes as God blesses your home with the pitter-patter of more little feet! :o)
Thanks for the update and the pics Crystal - it's great to know what's happening with you and your lovely new daughter :)
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