Facebook won't let me log in so hopefully this will post as a note for all of you who are wondering.
The baby is fine. Delivery was good, but now I have a spinal headache and I have to lie down or it gets really bad, so I'm not really up for communicating over the internet.
I'll write more later. for now, let me introduce our little one
Jayna (God has been gracious) Joy Snodgrass
born at 5:24 pm January 28th, 2009
7 lbs 20 inches (she likes having even measurements)
Pictures to come later when this blasted headache goes away. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and love.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Remembering.
I had a discussion with my friend recently about how to remember the birthday of a lost baby. I didn't really have any good ideas about what to do in honor of that baby or how to make it memorable without being too emotional. I still don't, and to be honest, I'm sort of glad I'm not going to have to think about it too much this year. I'll be spending Grace's birthday in the hospital.
I prayed that I could have the baby before or after her birthday so that it wouldn't be the same day (the 29th). My c-section got scheduled for the 28th, so at least this baby will have her own birthday. But I'm not sure how to feel about it, just that little piece. I'll be so happy to have this baby and love her.
But I can't not remember. And I know I'll be remembering the one who would have been, as I hold the one who wouldn't have. Maybe that's a taste of the fulfillment Jesus brought to Isreal, because I can relate with the words of Isaiah: "...to bring beauty for ashes... the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness that they may be called trees of righteousness the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified." (Is. 61:3)
I prayed that I could have the baby before or after her birthday so that it wouldn't be the same day (the 29th). My c-section got scheduled for the 28th, so at least this baby will have her own birthday. But I'm not sure how to feel about it, just that little piece. I'll be so happy to have this baby and love her.
But I can't not remember. And I know I'll be remembering the one who would have been, as I hold the one who wouldn't have. Maybe that's a taste of the fulfillment Jesus brought to Isreal, because I can relate with the words of Isaiah: "...to bring beauty for ashes... the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness that they may be called trees of righteousness the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified." (Is. 61:3)
Monday, January 05, 2009
Updates
I know not everyone cares to know this information, but some people I don't talk to regularly like to know what's going on, so I thought I'd just put out an update on my pregnancy.
I'm 36 weeks along now. Since 30 weeks, I've been having an ultrasound every week at the OB and seeing the doctor. They wanted to monitor things closely because of previous events, and because I'm on blood thinners. So I do that every Monday, and on Thursdays I take a jaunt to the hospital and have a non stress test to make sure the baby's doing OK.
Today at my appointment, we scheduled a c-section. I'd wanted to try and have a vaginal delivery (v-bac), but given several factors my doctor really recommended against it. There are a lot of details involved there, but mostly the blood thinner thing and a couple other things made us decide to go the surgery route. Unless, of course, baby decides to poke out before the day and do it head first (she's currently breech).
That's really all there is to say right now. Yes, we've actually got a name narrowed down, and no, I won't tell you what it is. Our house isn't ready for another baby, but we can make-shift it for a while until the attic gets finished. If anyone has an overwhelming desire to put up drywall or do some mudding, give me a call. :o)
Otherwise, things are good around here. Lots of good news from friends and exciting things coming up this year!
I'm 36 weeks along now. Since 30 weeks, I've been having an ultrasound every week at the OB and seeing the doctor. They wanted to monitor things closely because of previous events, and because I'm on blood thinners. So I do that every Monday, and on Thursdays I take a jaunt to the hospital and have a non stress test to make sure the baby's doing OK.
Today at my appointment, we scheduled a c-section. I'd wanted to try and have a vaginal delivery (v-bac), but given several factors my doctor really recommended against it. There are a lot of details involved there, but mostly the blood thinner thing and a couple other things made us decide to go the surgery route. Unless, of course, baby decides to poke out before the day and do it head first (she's currently breech).
That's really all there is to say right now. Yes, we've actually got a name narrowed down, and no, I won't tell you what it is. Our house isn't ready for another baby, but we can make-shift it for a while until the attic gets finished. If anyone has an overwhelming desire to put up drywall or do some mudding, give me a call. :o)
Otherwise, things are good around here. Lots of good news from friends and exciting things coming up this year!
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