Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Yuck, I know!
Ok people! Today I got my stitches out from my mole-ectomy (I'm not sure that is even a word but it's a fun word). All went well and now I have a tiny hole that needs to heal up. Remember, when it comes to marks on your skin...."When in doubt, get it checked out!"....Oh! Please, pray for us tomorrow...(btw)...I am having the amniocentesis and will be on bed rest for 2 days after. Please, pray for great results and safety during the procedure....THANKS!
Amnio. Update
Today Stephen and I went in to see our doctor for the amniocentesis. Let me start off by listing these key words: long needle, no numbing meds., ultra sound, iodine, contractions, ouch. Now I am resting at my parent's house while writing my blog to you wonderful people. Prayerfully, I will be fine and there will be no complications with me or the baby. Updates to come....thanks for praying....
Monday, July 7, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Could My Emotions Have A VaCa...please!
Today was another emotional day for the Bock family. Geesh....Before leaving for church, a neighbor approached Stephen to complain about our dogs being outside and left alone and not being friendly. We know that they deserve better care, but we haven't been able to give them lately with everything else going on around here. They have a pretty good set up in the back yard. It is shady, with their water and food bowls with plenty of room to walk around with space to lounge and relax.
Yet, due to the fireworks, it spooked the dogs into running away. Our neighbor apparently returned them without our knowledge. All of these event led up to Stephen taking them to the SPCA to be adopted out to families that can care for them better. We both cried over our K9 babies leaving, but we knew that it was the best option for them.
An hour after his return, an animal services person knocked on our door answering a complaint about the dogs. Apparently, a neighbor called them out. How annoying! With all the junk that goes on around us (wandering cats, obnoxious fireworks, junk in the backyards, etc....) and I have never called or complained to them about it....OK its on.....
Yet, due to the fireworks, it spooked the dogs into running away. Our neighbor apparently returned them without our knowledge. All of these event led up to Stephen taking them to the SPCA to be adopted out to families that can care for them better. We both cried over our K9 babies leaving, but we knew that it was the best option for them.
An hour after his return, an animal services person knocked on our door answering a complaint about the dogs. Apparently, a neighbor called them out. How annoying! With all the junk that goes on around us (wandering cats, obnoxious fireworks, junk in the backyards, etc....) and I have never called or complained to them about it....OK its on.....
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Thought?
Thoughts that Have Crossed My Mind Today
1) Five Days Until My Amniocentesis
2) Could my new neighbors be any more annoying
(Shooting Off Last Nights Extra Fireworks at 10 in the am)?
3) Why does my dog escape to sit on the front porch?
4) Do I really have to clean up this entire house myself?
5) How much is a maid service, really...
6) Could there be something wrong with my baby?
7) How hard is it for a four year old to put away puzzle pieces
(the first time he's asked)?
8) Why do kid shows make me feel so comfy and nice?
9) My stitches are itching me like mad.
(Is that normal?)
10) I wish that I had some other good news about the baby....
So there are my thoughts.....random....but on a Saturday, that's all I've got! Please continue to pray for our family; I know that it has been a long road, and thank you for enduring it with us!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Update About the Baby
Sorry that this blog is getting out a little late, but we just got home. We went to our appointment today prepared to get an amniocentesis, but that didn't happen.
First, I signed my consent and readied myself for it. Next, we went in the ultrasound room and held our breath to see a heart beat and a moving baby, and that is what we saw (praise God!)...the lady admin. the ultrasound was taking measurements and said "I can almost guarantee that this baby does not have trisomy 18..." PHEW! Thank you Lord! After she took all the pictures and measurements that she could they were reviewed by the doctor
Thirty minutes later, he came in. He let us know that there was a higher risk of complications (due to the amnio) than there was of us having a baby with a defect. So, we have to wait a week (I will be passed the 15week gest. and the risks with the amnio. are less)...That is the only diagnostic test that will let us know for certain if anything is wrong.
Yet, we did leave this visit feeling encouraged. We saw the heartbeat....we saw the baby wiggling and moving....and all of the measurements go along with a healthy baby. Next week (July 10) I will be having the amnio. and will be on bed rest for two days after. It will take about a week for the results to come in.
Our walk out of the woods isn't yet over. We thank you for your continued prayers and will be sending more updates...
First, I signed my consent and readied myself for it. Next, we went in the ultrasound room and held our breath to see a heart beat and a moving baby, and that is what we saw (praise God!)...the lady admin. the ultrasound was taking measurements and said "I can almost guarantee that this baby does not have trisomy 18..." PHEW! Thank you Lord! After she took all the pictures and measurements that she could they were reviewed by the doctor
Thirty minutes later, he came in. He let us know that there was a higher risk of complications (due to the amnio) than there was of us having a baby with a defect. So, we have to wait a week (I will be passed the 15week gest. and the risks with the amnio. are less)...That is the only diagnostic test that will let us know for certain if anything is wrong.
Yet, we did leave this visit feeling encouraged. We saw the heartbeat....we saw the baby wiggling and moving....and all of the measurements go along with a healthy baby. Next week (July 10) I will be having the amnio. and will be on bed rest for two days after. It will take about a week for the results to come in.
Our walk out of the woods isn't yet over. We thank you for your continued prayers and will be sending more updates...
Monday, June 30, 2008
I Need More Prayer...My Storm Continues
Yes, personal struggles sometime make you vulnerable and expose emotion and thoughts when you try your best to suppress them (ask our waitress tonight at the Outback). Lately, I find myself tearing up every time I try to talk about anything to do with a baby. I yearn for the days past when my biggest concern was whether it is a boy or a girl. But my reality is that won't be the case for at least another 3 weeks or perhaps during the duration of this pregnancy. I need prayer for the upcoming appointment and results. I am being selfish and just asking for a completely healthy baby.
Some tell me not to worry or stress over it all, but I can't do that. I have found that this could seriously be the hardest thing I have had to deal with in my lifetime. I've had family members terminally ill; my husband had cancer, and my life has been sprinkled with mundane drama that we all experience. Yet, when it comes to your child....and it is a serious life and death matter....everything is thrown into the air and you are left trying to gather it all up again, put things back into place, but you know that nothing can or will ever be the same again. Even if everything turns out to be fine, I will carry this pain and these thoughts with me throughout my life and reflect on them from time to time. Yes, I will be praising God for the outcome (if all does prove to be fine), but I know that my outlook and view point is forever changed.
That's alright, though. That is how we grow and mature in this life...through trials. Thank you, Lord, for trials. Hard to say it, even harder to mean it. I ask you, please, to continue to pray for our family, for me (peace and joy), for this baby (health), and for the upcoming appointment(s) (for fast test results...and good test results).....There isn't enough words for the thanks I have for those who are carrying this burden with me and are praying for us....
Some tell me not to worry or stress over it all, but I can't do that. I have found that this could seriously be the hardest thing I have had to deal with in my lifetime. I've had family members terminally ill; my husband had cancer, and my life has been sprinkled with mundane drama that we all experience. Yet, when it comes to your child....and it is a serious life and death matter....everything is thrown into the air and you are left trying to gather it all up again, put things back into place, but you know that nothing can or will ever be the same again. Even if everything turns out to be fine, I will carry this pain and these thoughts with me throughout my life and reflect on them from time to time. Yes, I will be praising God for the outcome (if all does prove to be fine), but I know that my outlook and view point is forever changed.
That's alright, though. That is how we grow and mature in this life...through trials. Thank you, Lord, for trials. Hard to say it, even harder to mean it. I ask you, please, to continue to pray for our family, for me (peace and joy), for this baby (health), and for the upcoming appointment(s) (for fast test results...and good test results).....There isn't enough words for the thanks I have for those who are carrying this burden with me and are praying for us....
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