It seems that things are never okay with me these days. Every time we have coffee, there is some kind of crisis. So if we were having coffee today, I would once again have to tell you that not all is great. If you are a praying person, please consider a prayer for my grandson who is not due until May 18. My daughter-in-law went into early labor last night at 27 weeks. They’ve stopped it for now and are hopeful that they can delay at least another week. She is in the hospital but might be going home to bed rest tomorrow, Sunday. They are hopeful that they can prevent further contractions and dilation. She needs to keep the baby in as long as possible. Every week is one week closer. So if you pray, please consider praying that Sarah keeps that little boy in for as long as possible.
There were lots of not so happy things this week but instead of talking about those, I will tell you that this week, when I went to volunteer in my grandson’s kindergarten classroom, he asked if I would stay and have lunch with him in the cafeteria so I did. He was very sweet, saving me a place next to him while I got a tray. He told everyone they couldn’t sit there because his Nana was sitting there. When it was time for him to go play he stayed sitting in the cafeteria because I had told him I would stay until he went out to play and he didn’t want me to leave so he wanted to stay inside. They finally kicked us out when the older kids came in for lunch!
I’m typing this quickly because I have to get ready to go volunteer for a spaghetti dinner and silent auction at his school that begins in a little over two hours! I enjoy volunteering there. Then I will come home and pack a bag in case I am needed in Seattle for my son. I told him I would drive up, even if it was just for moral support, if they want me to. So I’m on call.
This week I will be re-reading To Kill A Mockingbird and Go Set A Watchman. I’m postponing other reading for a few days. What are you reading? Anything you’ve watched that you can recommend? Please tell. What good things can you share? And of course, if you need to vent, this is the place. Anything you want to vent about?
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Dear Corina, I am sending many hugs, positive thoughts, encouraging smiles and light your way and to your daughter in law. I hope that everything will go alright. Much love, Solveig
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Thank you, Solveig. We just have to take it once day at a time.
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I hope your grandson waits a week or two or three or more to come out and say ‘hi’. I don’t know dates or anything, but I know that almost three months sounds very, very early.
Your other grandson sounds so cute. Loves his Nana, which is great!
I think I’ll have to reread To Kill a Mockingbird and finally break down and read Go Set a Watchman. I’m just so busy! But I have to try this week of all weeks.
I hope next week is much better!
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Thank you, Trent. I definitely need a good week!
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Prayers for your daughter-in-law and your new grandson. I hope all goes well. It is pretty incredible what doctors are able to do now to help.
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It is definitely amazing what the doctors can do these days but it’s never good to tempt the fates and if he comes early, it will be so stressful for all of us, especially for my son and daughter-in-law. Thank you for your prayers!
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Sending prayers and love to your daughter-in-law Corina… so many prayers. *hugs*
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Thank you, Alli!
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Sending you love and light and all of the positive thoughts possible! Take good care of yourself in the coming days…you cannot pour from an empty cup ❤
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Thank you for that reminder, Melissa. I often forget until it is way past empty!
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Prayers for your grandson and his parents that he will be full term. Your grandson soundss cute to want you to stay. Enjoy the spaghetti dinner. Have asafe trip if you feel you are needed.
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Thank you so much for your prayers. My boys are very precious. When we got back from the spaghetti dinner (we took two cars because I had to be there early), Anderson decided he wasn’t going home. He wanted a “sleep over” with me so he spent the night here. If he’s up early, we’ll go to breakfast. That’s always special!
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Corina I hope the baby holds off and your DIL will do okay. I was thinking of re reading To Kill A Mockingbird too! Stay well
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I hope so, too. I haven’t heard anything today (It’s early though, just after 6 am) but last I heard she was supposed to go home today for bed rest until the baby comes.
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Best wishes sent your way Corina that your newest grandson settles down and takes his time. I can imagine how worrisome this is for you and your family. Virtual hugs!
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Thank you for those hugs and for the wishes! We have to take one day at a time. I have to stay calm for when they need me to drive up.
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Every day that goes by and he’s still where he’s supposed to be is a good one. I hope for many more good ones 🙂
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Prayers for your family and yourself! That baby needs to cook just a little bit longer.
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Thank you for the prayers, Deb! It helps to know that others are thinking and sending good thoughts and prayers. The more the better. We got a couple of 4D ultrasound pictures of the baby’s face. It’s amazing how you can see that baby as if he were already born. He definitely needs more time. Every day, every week, gives him a better chance!
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Oh, yikes…I know a lot more about this than I ever thought I would, thanks to Michelle’s experience last year. Every week really does make a difference, especially to the baby’s digestive system. I hope your grandson can hang in there for another week or two.
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How early was Michelle’s baby?
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26 weeks. We happen to have one of the best neonatal units in the country here in Portland–if it were not for that, the baby wouldn’t have lived.
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Your daughter isn’t here, right? If she is, Providence and OHSU both have state-of-the-art neonatal units. Providence is, perhaps, a bit better.
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No, they’re in Seattle. She is using the Swedish something or other hospital.
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That’s the best neonatal in Seattle, so she’s getting the best care available.
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Good! I know they are supposed to go to the branch right up the road from them but when they were there on Saturday they transferred her by ambulance to the downtown branch for their NICU.
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Prayers being said, Corina, and I hope that things are better today, for your daughter-in-law and for you. Hugs.
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Thank you, Robin. I haven’t heard anything more today. I’m hesitant to call because they may be in the middle of being discharged and settling in at home. I’m more nervous today than I was yesterday when I first heard the news.
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Meant to hit “reply” and not “Like” because I can like it that you’re nervous. It’s the not knowing. That always makes me more nervous, too. More hugs and lots of prayers.
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Ugh. Having trouble with buttons and typing this evening. That should say I can’t like it that you’re nervous.
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LOL. I figured it out. Some days are like that. I have problems when I am too impatient. My laptop is really slower than I am used to so sometimes I mess up because I couldn’t wait for the page to load completely!
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Sending so many good thoughts and hopes to grandson and mom. Little Jedi was born at 32 weeks because I had preeclampsia, and it was a frightening time. Please let me know if you want to chat about stuff.
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Thank you, Diana. I’m hoping our little one can hang on at least to 32 weeks. His chances of survival and of not developing any lifelong problems are significantly better after 32 weeks. I’ll let you know if any of us have questions. Thank you for offering!
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