My biggest frustrations came this morning when Anna couldn’t decide on which pair of shoes to wear and when the van light came on telling me to get an oil change. Both occurred before 8:00.
I dropped the kids off at school, came home and my phone rang. It was my OB.
Something came back with my blood work, I don’t know what, I don’t have much information, but it’s serious and affects both me and the baby. The condition is extremely rare. My doctor and my specialist in Chicago have gotten me into a highly regarded OB specialist in Chicago. My appointment is on Monday.
One week from today.
I’m scared. Frustrated. Uncertain. I was just starting to relax just a little bit. Just starting to feel like a “normal” pregnant woman. I was doing things like projects and cleaning and my belly, it’s growing and people I don’t know ask me about it.
I feel comforted knowing that I am under the best of care, I am grateful to live where I live where I can be cared for by these three doctors, but I’m feeling so defeated.
My kids, my husband, ME, we love this baby so much and now I’m so scared, even more than I was just this morning. I didn’t think I could become more frightened. I was wrong.
Prayers. I NEED prayers, positive thoughts and strength and I need this baby, safe in our arms next spring. I don’t think I could handle any other outcome.
Praying for you and your precious family.
Bless your heart! Will definitely be praying for the best possible outcome.
Bless your heart! Will definitely be praying for the best possible outcome!
Thinking of you and sending prayers your way.
I got here from Carrington’s website (Capribythelake.com). I really hope things go well for you, and you’re in my prayers. I can’t imagine how hard this must be, but as my best friend always says, ‘If God brings you to it, He’ll bring you through it.’ I wish you the best of luck!
Dearest Beth, Please know that we are all going to be praying for you. Your name will be on the prayer chain in churches everywhere. Along with perfect health I will be praying for God to give you peace that passes understanding. I know a bit of how you feel. I know this will be the longest week of your life. I am so sad that you have to endure this. Much love to you and your family.
Oh Beth…
My family will be praying for you and yours and especially for you and your baby this coming week. I hope that it comforts you to know that as this request gets circulated, your name and request will be added to the prayer chains of churches and christian groups across the country,(I’ll be praying with my homeschool moms.) and the number of prayers will be multiplied beyond your wildest imagination. You nurture your body and keep it stree free and rested and you’re bloggy girls will take care of petitioning on your behalf. Be well…
Beth- lifting you and your family up in prayer. May God keep you and your baby healthy throughout the remainder of the pregnancy. Hugs from CT =).
Beth, we are going to be praying for you. I cannot imagine how much not knowing must be terrifying you. But you still need to be calm, even more so now. For you and for the baby. Dig in and find that faith, and look for His hand. He will guide you through this. You WILL get through this. Pull your hubby and the kids close to you and you guys get close – to each other and to Him.
We will pray for the best care, and the best outcome.
Oh Beth, thoughts – prayers – blessings to you and your family.
Keeping you in my thoughts…. remember that God is with you, and you have a lot of people thinking of you. You are not alone.
Oh Beth!! I’m so sorry this is happening to you. You are ALL in my thoughts and prayers. I’m carrying you in my pocket and sending you HUGS!!!
**tons of happy thoughts & prayers to you and that lucky baby you are carrying**
Hugs and prayers!!
Oh my goodness I will be praying for you! I so understand the fear when something is wrong during a pregnancy. Hugs from me to you too – those are always needed!
Sending prayers your way! Hang in there!
I will be praying for you. Sorry for this news. I pray that not only will you get the answers you need. But, that after further tests, things will be okay. I am an OB nurse. So, understand about pregnancies not always going “as expected.” I will be saying extra special and specific prayers for you and the three physicians. I am glad you are receiving good care. That right there is one answered prayer.
You and this little baby are in my thoughts and prayers! Be strong!
Stopping to pray right now for your strength for the upcoming week of waiting. I was faced with so much uncertainty in our pregnancy and waiting periods, that I feel like I can relate, which will keep you and your sweet little one on my heart and mind this coming week.
We love you, little one!
I’ve been following your story for several years now, and this is my first comment.
I just wanted to come out of hiding to say that your family is in my prayers. You’ve been through so much and God will not give you more than you can handle. Love to you and yours.
absolutely, Beth, I hope everything is okay with the baby!
I wish you peace that passes all understanding.
I wish you love that knows no boundaries.
I wish you health and safety in every breath and step you take.
I saw you as you were leaving Walgreens today and i wanted to tell you how much I am praying for you and your family. But, I also thought your family deserved a little privacy and so I just said a prayer in my heart.
I think one of the hardest things of all is waiting without knowing. I’ll be praying for you and your baby!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you Beth. Hang in there.
I am behind in my blog reading. So sorry, I will keep you and the baby in my prayers.
Oh honey!!!! You’ve got anything you need from me. Love & positivity to you!
Oh Beth, I am so sorry for this news. I am praying for you and the baby. *BIG HUGS*
Beth, I can’t believe it! So many thoughts and prayers for you coming from my house.
Wishing you NOTHING but the best. You sound like to have a ton of people, doctors, family and friends all standing behind you, your family and the new baby.
Prayers are on the way. Chin up and keep positive thoughts.
Babies feel it..
Smile!!
I’m saying prayers babe! All the time! I know you must be exhausted with the good news and the bad news. You are so darn strong. I admire you and your family so much. Have faith, faith, faith!
Praying over here! It sounds like you’re in good hands, with great doctors and 181 (and counting) readers!
You & that precious little baby are most definitely in my thoughts & prayers. May God bless you all.
hugs and prayers. Thinking of you. It’s hard to worry and I can understand why.
You, your baby and your family will be in my prayers. Have faith….
big hugs
Sending Prayers and will keep them up till you are holding that beautiful Baby….God Bless.
so, so, so many prayers for you, the baby, and your sweet family. I can only imagine that a week feels like an eternity . . .
Oh Beth…you have my prayers, best wishes and positive thoughts.
In prayer as well.
I hope you are sustained as you wait for answers. Mourning your loss of ‘normal,’ praying for a positive outcome.
Many, many, many, many, many positive thoughts your way. {{{HUGS}}}
I will remember you in my prayers. Wish I had something more comforting or reassuring to tell you- but I hope the time passes faster than you expect between now and your appointment.
just another reader – keeping you in my prayers too. We haven’t had near the experiences you have had, but there was a brief time during my last pregnancy when the doctors were talking to us about the baby needing open heart surgery immediately after he was born… thankfully they were wrong, but still – the scared, the tears, the worry – I know, I’m praying for you.
Beth, I’m not a pray-er, but I’m praying hard for you tonight. Wishing you peace and health.
You and your family are in our prayers!
Praying for you and that precious baby and your family and the doctors …..
I will keep you in my prayers. May you find some peace in knowing God is with you. I know the waiting is the worst. After just having my son @ age 40 and the doctors continually harping on what can go wrong at “my age” I know I was continually stressing about something. Finally, I just prayed for peace and that seemed to help me.
I heard a song on the radio this morning on my way to work and thought of you. If you have a moment, look it up and take a listen! Relient K “For the Times When I Feel Faint”.
Keeping you and your family in prayer!
Oh, Beth. I am so sorry. I am praying for your peace and comfort, for a healthy baby, for a great, positive appt. next Monday and also for your family as you all endure the waiting for your appt. and next Spring when you will hold your precious one.
I’m sorry you are walking through this. Here are the lyrics to a song that is bringing me comfort during a hard time. Praying for you.
Healer
By:Hillsong
(Verse)
You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
and heal all my disease
(Pre-chorus)
I trust in You
I trust in You
(Chorus)
I believe You’re my healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You’re my portion
I believe You’re more than enough for me
Jesus, You’re all I need
(Bridge)
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible
Nothing is impossible for You
You hold my world in Your hands
Beth, I will be in continual prayer for you and your family. May God carry you through this fearful time,and deliver you to a Spring full of new life and baby snuggles.