I’m typing this post on my phone from my hospital bed. Ryan is sleeping on the chair-gone-cot, snoring.
There’s the sound of my fan for white noise and of paper being released from a machine that keeps track of our baby girl. She’s 31 weeks and now the fluid around her has up and sprung a leak. They keep saying rupture, but I don’t love that because it sounds so severe.
My body thinks contractions are a good idea. It’s really something how your body can do exactly what you think is a bad idea, but it happens.
We live quite far from the hospital and when we came here yesterday we thought we’d just be gone for the afternoon. We really thought something false-alarmish was happening. Then all the words came at us in a rush and I couldn’t believe it. “The baby is coming sooner rather than later…transfer you by ambulance so you are right by Children’s…rupture…possibility of infection…”
It’s going to be okay.
31 weeks and holding for more.
Right now the plan is to keep me on hospital bed rest. This could be for a few days or 3 weeks, depending on what my body is doing with labor and infection (It’s easy to get an infection through the uterus once there’s a tear.) (I say tear rather than rupture. Am sly like that.)
I’m being given meds for baby acorn, to mature her lungs and brain, and lots of antibiotics. I’ve also been given meds to calm down my over-contracting uterus.
My parents have our boys and I am so grateful (and admittedly sorry because they usually work and there are other reasons right now is hard for them). Also. My boys feel really far away. Of course this wasn’t the plan, but…
it will work out. The schedules, the dog, the wet laundry still in the washer, the silent messy house. Heh friends; we dont even have a carseat yet. Or really much of anything.
It will all work out. Now it’s time for another trip to the bathroom, pulling along my IV pole and trying to cover my bootie with this funny nightgown.
Our baby…please send her your most powerful rapid-fire thoughts and prayers, the kind that are for the tiniest of us. (She also likes sweet notes via carrier pigeon if that’s how you roll. Or fly.)
Thank you, friends.
(If you are a close friend or family member and this is how you’re getting this update, I apologize. These are my first quiet moments and it’s too early to call. I will talk with you soon. Bed rest is good for phone time; love you.)
(It takes a long time to do a post with your thumbs on a tiny keyboard.)
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Thoughts, prayer, hopes and good wishes to you all.
Oh my gosh Heather! Sending up BIG prayers for Acorn. I will get Emma on the job and have her tell Acorn to STAY PUT just a bit longer.
Oh how I wish I were closer and I could help you. Just know you are so loved and I am praying for not only you and Acorn, but your 3 boys too.
xoxoxo
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Heather, praying for little baby Acorn and you and you wait it out Praying she gets all the time she needs in that belly!
My goodness. Sit tight. I have been following your story from when you just discovered the acorn. My prayers are with you that she just sits snug in there are few weeks longer.
Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way!
Big prayers for you and Acorn. Much love!
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many, many prayers for your baby girl.
Praying for you and your sweet acorn my friend.
Prayers are going up, up, up! You are in the right place. I work NICU and can tell you I see tiny miracles every single day. Tell your body to try and hold on for a couple more weeks. However, if your precious daughter is eager to enter the world, rest assured that there are wonderful medical interventions that will give her the best start at her new life. God bless you!
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Oh Heather, I’ll for sure be praying. Please let me know if you need anything, or need me to get you anything. I’m done working now so i have nothing but free time.
Hang in there Heather and Hang in there acorn!!!!
hugs!
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Wow, that was a morning shock. I will pray for you all. But, yes, it will work out.
Oh Lady, what a scare! I will be praying for you and your lil one to hold on as long as possible! Thanks for updating us!
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Sending love .
Praying.
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oh heather and (family) and baby …
sending so much love to you at this very second. i am soveryclose to children’s and i’m more than able to come and spend a day with you if you need it or if ryan needs to steal away. i will even bring my laptop along so that you can feel the words pouring out of your fingertips without cramping. and i’ll bring bfast/lunch/dinner and chocolate and whatever else you might need {or want} … just say the word.
xoxo.
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Heather, Many prayers coming your way!
I know how it is… I empathize, sympathize, all that good stuff that mommy friends do when they “get it”. Hospital life can suck, but it can also save lives. Crazy huh? I’m sorry. Hang in there mama. You are doing an amazing wonderful thing right now.
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Sending up wave after wave via all channels; pigeon, spirit, brainwaves or just plain heart songs. You’re in the best possible place for the both of you. Be well and peaceful.
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Love and YUPS and lullabies to the acorn girl and your uterus. I’m SUPER good at delightful uterus medlys.
Firrrrst when there’s nothinggggg….
(But mostly LOVE.)
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so many prayers and “hang on” vibes coming your way, heather!
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Lots of prayers and good vibes on the wing for you and your sweet people.
xoxo
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Oh friend, I am praying for you, your acorn and your family. Much love.
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Sending lots of hope and glitter your way, and Acorn’s way.
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Sending lots of love and prayers your way for you and the acorn.
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Oh, Heather. I’m praying. Baby girl is just trying to teach you how dramatic girls can be.
Oh hon – love, hugs and prayers to you all. Please let us know if you need anything. xoxoxoxo
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Hang in there Mama…
31 weeks…Even if you get super bored on bed rest and absolutely cannot WAIT to meet this beautiful little girl and she ends up making her appearance early…She is going to be JUUUUUSSSST fine…
xoxo
Oh, honey. Glad you two are being taken care of. It’s a hard thing. Tori was born under scary circumstances with scary words at 34.5 weeks; and she was fine. IS fine. It’s all fine. You’re right: it’s going to be okay.
Love you.
Praying your adorable little acorn stays close to the tree for a little while longer, (ok a lot longer if she can.)
Sending light and love to you and your family while you sit and wait….hope it helps you all!
hugs rom my bebe bump to yours.
I will be praying for you. I am sure it is a scary time, even if you sound like you are not too worried. I hope you are lifted by the prayers and thoughts of those who love you.
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Saying many prayers for your acorn and you. And your parents – watching 2 boys for an extended period of time. :-) Hang in there, God is watching over you.
praying praying praying. health, grace, and peace–and staying IN!
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Oh, Heather. Praying for you and your sweet girl. And your husband! And your boys! And your parents!!! I know how difficult this must be fore you. Sending lots of love.
Bri
Heather we will be praying here! For the baby’s health, for her to stay warm and safe inside of you to grow and for strength for you to get through this!!
Just remind her that out here in the Big Bad World there are streets lined with 40+ Mario look-alikes on bicycles. That’ll scare her enough to stay in surely.
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Thinking of you! Praying your little girl can hold out for a few more weeks! I work in the PICU at Children’s Mpls. Are you at Abbott or United? If you’re at Abbott I can bring you stuff on the days I work (Fri, Sat, Sun every week). Let me know! I’m more than happy to help!
Praying for you and a full-term pregnancy with a healthy baby at the end. Big hugs.
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Ohhhh Heather! You can bet I will be sending thoughts of love to you, Ryan, little acorn, and the boys. You are doing such a wonderful job so far. Keep it up!
And baby Acorn – stay put!
Xoxox,
Lauren
Ah Geez… Good luck. Everything WILL work out — the doctors know what they’re doing — but GOLLY you could have done without this. You have a lot of prayers coming for you and your sweet acorn. I’m sure everything will be fine.
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Prayers for you and your baby girl and your family. Hang in there, Mama.
Sending you love and smoochy, slobbery kisses and hugs. Plus lots of prayers for you and baby Acorn. My little Maddie was born at 34 weeks and is now 5 years old and fabulous. Just a few more weeks baby Acorn. Stay Put!!!
Heather, we will be praying for everyone today. You just rest yourself and that little acorn and let everyone else worry about all the things you are worrying about right now. Rest assured, we got our Jada with only 20 hours notice and we got all the essentials just fine. And Jenay came with only three days notice–so we were swamped again! If your little acorn decides to enter this world early to see her awesome family, the hospital will keep her warm and safe while you guys have time to get things together. At least you have a good excuse for having wet clothes in the washer…..sometimes mine sit in there for a few days and I’m at home! :0) We will be holding your family close to our hearts!
Praying for you and baby and the whole family. Please call if you need anything.
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Prayers and peace for you and Acorn. I will be thinking of you and your family often, hoping to hear good (stay-put) news very soon. Hugs to you, Heather.
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My almost 12 year old was born at 33 weeks; he is lovely and healthy and smart. So take heart; did you know that girls, born early, actually do better than boys? So. Be well, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Julian of Norwich says, “All will be well,” so I trust that, for you.
Am thinking and praying so very hard that all will be well. (And absolutely admiring the length of your typed on phone post.)
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Praying for you and your little Acorn. I’m 34 weeks pregnant right now so I can imagine what this must feel like. Praying she stays in a bit longer.
Thinking of you and praying for you and your family this morning…
{a close friend of mine went through something similar w/ her third just two years ago, and he stayed put while she was on hospital bedrest until he was ready, and then came super early but super healthy :) They just like to keep us on our toes…}
Love to you.
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Hold on Little Acorn! Hold on Heather! Sending you lots of prayers and calming healing vibes!
(Remember Julian of Norwich – “All will be well!”)
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praying, praying, praying, hoping and believing.
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Heather, I am praying for you RIGHT NOW. I went through this same thing with my 3rd child…he will be a senior next year!!! I am praying you are as peaceful and calm as your words “sound”…a peace that comes from knowing God is in control and loves you and yours more than we can imagine!!! ((hugs))
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Sending love and light your way.
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I haven’t stopped praying – sending you love and positive vibes and many, many hugs.
I would do anything to live up the street from you right now.
Hang in there my friend, and Little Acorn. I love you both.
-Ellie
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Lord, girl.
Shifting my love and worry and prayer and energy into overdrive.
Rest and be well. Love you.
So many things, but you know you have my prayers. And thought. And baby-staying mojo. I love you so hard, you can do this mama, it is going to be ok. xoxo
Prayers coming at you all from over here, too. May you be blessed with wholeness.
I have been in this EXACT spot, down to the, ahem, tear, but you are already is spool much better shape than I ever was. It will be OK. And I learned A TON from my experience so please please please don’t hesitate to email me, ok? Xoxo
I would like to point out that Spohr’s comment has some autocorrectftw. :)
Breathe deep little acorn, become strong like mighty oak before you come say hello to the world. xoxo
Oh, I am so incredibly shocked/worried, and I promise to send all of the white light in my universe over to baby acorn (Stella? I am calling her that in my head. I’m sly like that). Miss M. spent some time in the NICU, and they took amazing care of her. Thinking of you, baby.
Dear Heather,
I’m thinking of you all and praying that the little one stays put! But know that you’re in a great hospital, connected to another great hospital. My Stella was a 32-weeker and she’s fabulous. E-mail, call. I’m here. (And I might be nearby his afternoon visiting my Grandpa….)
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Oh tons of good thoughts for you and baby girl.
Oh, I have so been there. Praying for you and your little one. Praying peace for your heart and strength for your husband. Are they giving you the Terbutaline? Sounds like it if you’re still taking yourself to the bathroom. If they decide to give you magnesium and they’re just going to give you “a small bit,” see if you can negotiate for them NOT to give you the catheter. The risk of infection is greater with a catheter, so use that as your argument. It might mean you need help to the potty, but it’s far preferable to being tied to that bed. I argued for it on my last round of bed rest and it was so worth it. However, if they insist, just take a deep breath and roll with it sister. Tell ’em you want a hefty dose of morphine, too, just for kicks. This too shall pass and soon she’ll be in your arms. Safe and sound. I know you don’t know me, but if you need encouragement or more arguing tactics, I’m your gal. I’ve done the bed rest scenario with several pregnancies and I’m a NICU expert. But I’ve got 6 happy endings in my house right now, so I’m also the Bluebird of Happiness if you need that! :-) “Be Still and Know that He is God,” mkay?
Heather – this is SO eerie!!
I became so aware of your absence in our book-club (Compassion). Not knowing you very well – no that’s not true, been following your blog for months – I KNOW YOU – it was immediately peculiar to me that you were not facilitating and organizing things……
This post is SUCH an answer to prayer. Mpls has THE BEST hospitals and Childrens,, should there come a need, is OVER-THE-TOP AMAZING!!! That said, you are in good care.
Heather, prayers being lifted this second for you and yours! Hopefully with all the times you wrote “it will all work out”,, you really believe this!
IT WILL
We are SO not in control. God’s plan is perfect
Looking forward to your next post – your “compassion” friends patiently wait……….
~d
golly, I wish I could go to your home and complete the laundry, tidy up and prepare your home for A NEW BABY GIRL – oh Healther , girls are so special. God Blessyou
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I know how scarey that is. Every week passed 30 weeks I celebrated!!!
Steroids do wonders for lung maturity. I’ll be praying all goes well for you and baby girl. My son was born at 33 weeks and never needed a ventilator. And girls tend to do better than boys do when born premature. Hang in there! I know how hard it is to hang out on bedrest (although the first 24 hours are sort of cool and after that…well..you know..).
Thinking of you and yours today!
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Blessings and prayers for you and your sweet girl, Heather.
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I’ve followed your blog for a while now, but this is my first comment, but I just HAD to today–I am the proud mama of a beautiful, miraculous 26 weeker, who is a healthy, energetic toddler. So, I know that hospital food sucks and bedrest is less than exciting, but you just rest and “cook” her a little longer. We are sending up prayers for you and your family!
Thinking of you and your family! Hopefully baby girl stays put another few weeks, but you are right everything will be ok.
Big prayers for y’all. Sounds like you’re in wonderful hands. And, you’re right: It will all work out.
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I am praying right now for you and little baby acorn, prayers for peace, for healing and health, for comfort and rest (even in the midst of late night nurse check-ups), for wisdom (for you and the medical people surrounding you), for light moments in the midst of heaviness, and for a safe delivery of your precious gift at just the right time.
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So many prayers, so much love. It’s going to be all good and lovely. <3 <3
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oh, heather, my thoughts are definitely with you. it will work out, indeed. huge ((((hugs)))) to you, sweet lil’ acorn, ryan, the boys, and your parents.
H-Mama @ Family Team recently posted..2011 easter weekend
Absolutely praying for you, baby acorn & your whole family.
Heather and sweet baby, I’m sorry to hear about the bed rest. Our family is praying for your family. Can we help somehow? I’ll be in MN next weekend. Let us know.
I will be praying your you and your acorn. Sorry to hear about this. I’m thinking of you….
Big prayer headed your way.
designhermomma recently posted..Watching our “stories”
My little girl’s sac ruptured at 32 weeks. I stayed on hospital bedrest for two weeks. When we couldn’t stop the contractions, she was born with a fairly uncooperative set of lungs. After a week in the NICU, however, she was home and doing well. She’s now a completely normal and healthy 4 year old. :)
My little guy’s sac ruptured at 17 weeks. We were told to abort, due to his complete inviability and my severe risk of lethal infection. We went against medical advice, and I spent the next 15 weeks on bedrest…complete and total bedrest. I wasn’t even able to hold our 15 month old daughter. At 32 weeks, he entered the world with a completely uncooperative set of lungs, and he spent the first month of his life in NICU.
It was hard, but we managed well. He’s now a perfectly healthy and happy 2 year old boy.
PPROM is hard on Mommy and Baby. But it will be okay. Your little girl is only days away from complete brain development. At that point, she’ll be ready to battle against anything that comes her way. It might take a while, but she’ll get there. :)
Keep your chin up, Momma. You can do this. We’re all behind you.
I’m praying for you and your family. I can truly say that I know exactly what you’re going through right now. If there’s anything that a stranger in Indiana could do for you, please let me know.
Lindsay,
I just wanted to say a big KUDOS to you for following your heart & keeping your baby safe! Awesome! God is so wonderful!!
I tweeted twice. Figured I’d put them here in case you are swamped. *hugs*
@HeatheroftheEO You know she has about a 95% of being JUST FINE even at 31 weeks right? 95% is an A – you remember that. Love you. Praying.
Hey @HeatheroftheEO, let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I’ll be in the TC on Saturday. Love.
Heather,
You have all the prayers that I can muster. I know exactly how you feel. I went through something very similar when pregnant with my triplets. Being stuck in the hospital while your kids are some where else is hard but you can do it. You are incredibly strong woman and have amazing people to love and support you.
Hang in there.
Let’s trade Uteri! Mine’s done and spent and without leaks and Mozzi is ready to come out. Mine also doesn’t think contracting is awesome even when I drink weird tea, bounce on balls and bow chicka.
Oh I do so wish I could do such a thing.
And the best thing? I know you know I mean it and I know you’d let me help you if there were any way I could.
Lots of love and stay in there safe acorn vibes.
xoxo
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Sending lots of prayers your way, for you, baby girl, and your whole family. You’re right, everything is going to be OK!
Keeping you and baby in my thoughts and prayers Heather!
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Oh friend I am SO sorry! That little Ruby-or-whatever-her-name-is just wants to meet everyone early, huh? Goober. Anyway, I’m praying for you all. I pray for peace and strength for you to just be calm & let others take care of you & your girl. I pray for your little boys that they would be brave and comforted and that they would have fun where they are & not miss you & daddy too much. :)
Much love to you friend.
You got it! Praying….and of course you know you’re in the best place around for a bitty babe. :)
All my thoughts, hugs and positive vibes. She is growing stronger every single minute. Thinking of you, your family, your boys. For once, sweet lady, let everyone else worry about every thing else and you lie there quietly and grow that baby girl a little bit bigger.
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Oh, Heather! I will intercede fervently for y’all and for sweet little Acorn. And Jesus is interceding for you, too. I love that thought.
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Oye ya yoy! Sending pretty pink thoughts from sunny So Cal while you cook just a tad longer.
Hang in there — both of you! I know that bed rest isn’t any fun, but what you’re doing is so important for baby acorn! Way to go, mama!
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Oh my gosh! How scary! Hang in there little acorn, and mommy, too! Sending you all the good vibes I can muster.
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Praying so hard.
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Heather~ Thinking and praying for you & your little one!! K & CA
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Send hugs and prayers and so much LOVE, to all of you. There’s nothing more I can say. Keep us updated okay.
xoxoxo
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I’m praying a mighty prayer.
But yours are mighty enough to be all this acorn needs.
Aren’t you blessed that you get way more prayers than yours?
Praying. Wish I could do more, but I guess this is the most. My heart is with you all tonight…
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Thinking of you, dear lady, and your precious baby. It will be okay. Hang in there!
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Was sent here by Kim. I am keeping you and baby Acorn in my thoughts and prayers. I will be following along to see how everything turns out. I sure do hope for the best.
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here comes some love. . . can you feel it?
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Carrier pigeons on their way – because that IS how I roll. Also? My heart-gut-magic-at-the-edge-yurt-ish-ness is all up on you. And that means? All kinds of love and prayer and protective energy for you and that baby acorn. So there. Loving you bunches. Truly.
Where are the keys!? I NEED to clean your garage!
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Big-time prayers! I’ll put you and baby Acorn on one of the LDS temple prayer rolls. (I’m sure non-Mormons benefit just as much from those prayers on steroids . . .)
I have faith your little girl will be okay. You’re doing all you can for her, and medicine has grown so much. She’s already in the (relatively) safe zone. Keep us updated, even with your tiny keypad!
Love you!
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what the heck, I will add my prayers to the masses of love & prayers already pouring forth on your behalf. I pray that wisdom will prevail with your doctors, peace will settle upon your body, and that joy abounds when your small girl does join you. Sending so much love thoughts prayers & good juju!!
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Hugs & Prayers, Heather!! I’m just a fan, not an actual friend, but I believe in the power of bedrest & steroids, terbutaline or magnesium–whatever it takes! I’ve been a labor & delivery nurse for 16 years, & I’ve seen so many miracles! I even cared for one patient from her “tear” at 20 weeks to her delivery at 31 weeks, & she has a healthy 10 year old now! Just do whatever it takes, & know that God is in charge! Do NOT blame yourself, do not stress over the small things (wet laundry) & DO know you’re surrounded in prayers, good wishes, & love!
You have my number, you can call me at any time of day or night, Please remember this. Also, if there is anything I can do from my little spot in this world, let me know. I am already thinking of how I can bring you what you need. In the meantime, a covering of peace over you, your family, and that contracting belly. xoxo love you
Steph
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do you want us to go over and clean your house and get the wet laundry into the dryer? Whatever else you need done, just let us know!!!
Breathe, pray, settle down, and do what the nurses tell you:) You see them more than the doctor;! I’ll wait for your command mommy of the acorn peanut:)
Praying for you and little miss baby girl.
your faith comes through so clearly in this post. love your blog, your message. sending prayers your way!
You still have my # from Blogher ’09, it’s not changed. Please call me, too, if you need anything – I want to help in anyway I can if you need me to.
I am rocket-firing super-prayers and healthy vibes to you and acorn <3 Love you, sweetheart
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Prayers for your little acorn. Hang in there, baby and mama.
I am sending prayers, pigeons, owls, hawks, and butterflies full of all my love, prayers and stay-put vibes to that baby girl.
Also calling on my mama to stand guard from the other side.
ALL MY LOVE.
Tiffany
Sending lots of love and prayers your way Heather. Try try try to rest. I know it’s hard with those no-contraction meds. They don’t make you feel like resting do they? I’m here for you if you want to play words with friends or compose haikus or whatever! As a bedrest alumni alumni I know it’s always nice to have friends in other timezones when you get antsy. Hugs to you!
xo,
C
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Sending a thousand prayers on wings of angels…. You, your baby, your family are all surrounded by love and white, healing light. I am knowing that a peace beyond human understanding is with you now. Stay strong AND REST! xox
Praying.
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The acorn is number one on my prayer list right now. Acorn’s mom is number two. This will be fine.
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~*~heather my dear~*~i am standing on Faith for you..and with you..all the time, but now i want to also pray for strength to heal yourself~*~i want to pray for a calm assurance to fill your heart and soul…and thru you…to your precious little one ~*~
~*~peace*prayers*and*cares~*~
~*~sending warm blessings to soothe you~*~
~*~and angel wings to surround and comfort you~*~
~*~thank You Jesus for hearing our prayers~*~
~*~in Jesus Name we pray~*~ gotta give a BIG AMEN to that there dear heather~*~
~*~please feel free to call me if you need me to straighten out the hospital staff~*~
~*~*~*~ {*giggle*giggle*} ~*~*~*~ {tee*hee*tee*hee} ~*~*~*~
~*~you rest * breathe * rest some more * and breathe~*~
~*~God bless you~*~heather~*~
~*~peace~*~kimmarie~*~
~*~p*s*~{nichole is my daughter*mahri elizabeth*my grandaughter}~*~
~*~goodnite my dear * sleep with angels~*~
It will work out, but we’re still praying for you all.
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Praying big rapid-fire prayers. And also, can I just say that the tone of this post–the humor and the positive outlook–it speaks volumes about your heart and your everyday choice to trust our capital-D Dad. Praying for soul-rest and abiding-peace for you (and your uterus– peace for the uterus too. That sounds like a good name for a punk band, doesn’t it? Peace For the Uterus?) :-)
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Dearest Heather. You don’t know me but I’ve taken an interest over the last months in your blog. We have the “allergy to alcohol” in common. First of all to back track, I’m so proud of you and in the steps to recovery you’ve made, but this first comment of mine is to tell you that I will not stop praying for you Heather and baby Acorn. If you faith is low right now, all of your faithful friends have more than enough for you sweetie. Janie
Sending the very best wishes and tiny-but-mighty prayers to you, your little unborn one and your whole family, Heather!
XOXO
Anna
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oh, my sweet friend…I have been there–twice. You and your acorn are First in my prayers, which I’m launching in rapid-fire succession, and I’m adding your name and (what I know of) hers to the prayer list in the temple. I’ll keep you in my thoughts throughout all the craziness of today, and hope for sweet peace.
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Good luck to you, I wish you and your family the best during this tough time.
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Sending mega positive yurty vibes your way. It WILL all work out. Best wishes and thanks for the update. Stay strong.
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Did you know that two and a half weeks ago, my niece made an early entrance? When she was born, they estimated her gestational age to be 32-33 weeks. Last night, she was released from the NICU to go home with her parents. It’s all good.
Loving you, Heather.
Found you via Casey (Moosh)…
Just wanted to say that my bestie had her water break at 31 weeks as well. She was able to stay pregnant for a week longer- long enough for several doses of the lung therapy injections for the babe to take full effect. Her daughter was born a robust 5lbs (they thought she was measuring much smaller), and needing no oxygen. She (the baby) was in the hospital for only 7 days. Shocked everyone.
I know her story isn’t your story, but I wanted to encourage you that sometimes things that start off terrifying can end much more simply that we imagined. Peace and blessings to your family, and to your new baby, whenever she arrives!
Oh friend. My heart.
Just came home to find this.
You have my number and you let me know if there is one SINGLE thing I can do.
Praying the hardest ever.
I’ve been absent from here for awhile and here I go….landing in at the most momentous time. Lots of good thoughts, prayers and good vibes, my friend!
Big warm hugs to you and acorn.
Hello friends,
I updated the ol’ bliggity blog this morning with the latest GOOD news!
I just wanted each of you that commented to know that things have definitely changed for the better! :)
Here’s the link – http://extraordinary-ordinary.net/2011/04/28/good-news-is-so-good/
Thank you all for being YOU,
Heather
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