Sorry for the late delay on the update but today has been a busy day!! In a whirlwind of a sonogram we found out today that Addi will be born on Wednesday June 25th at 11:00a.m. She will have surgery sometime on Thursday. A little bit sooner that we had originally planned and right in the middle of our wheat harvest. :) Boy, does God have a way of making you have faith!!!!!! A huge thank you and hug to all of the farmers who have offered their help and equipment, helping Matt get our wheat crop out of the field so Matt can be with Addi and I. We certainly have been blessed!
She is still moving all of her limbs and taking her 'practice breaths' and the water on the brain has increased slightly again. Since Addi will be born premature, I was given part of a two series shot of betamethasone, I will receive another shot tomorrow late morning (24 hours apart). It is a steroid that will help insure that Addi's lungs are mature and ready to go. At this point in time, we are not for sure how long Addi will have to stay in the hospital or when we will get to come home. We are praying that everything will go well.
So, today mom and I were busy trying to make sure that we had everything ready to go and were trying to get all the details possible for what is going to happen/should happen. Doctors sometime seem to assume you been through all of this before. I think they are ready to get rid of me and all of my questions. :) Not that we don't have a few days, but it gave us something to do and we like to be organized.
A big thank you to everyone for all of their continued support and prayers!!! Please continue to pray for us. I would also like to thank First Church of the Nazarene in Manhattan, KS for their generous donations in starting a fund for Addi's needs. Thank you to everyone that has contributed to this fund! It is very much appreciated.
We have been embraced by family, friends, and the Christian community with thoughtful gifts, words of encouragement, and kind gestures. You have definatly helped us get through each day.
9 comments:
valerie your dad called to night to tell us that the baby is coming next week how exciting and scary at the same time Addie has some very big hurdles to get over yet and this in its own will be a huge test of faith for all of you we will cont to pray for her and you that the surgeries will all go well . Get some rest as you will need it yourself to recover from your surgery . keep the faith you are a very stong person and will do fine but remember take care of you they will take care of Addie while you get on your feet all our love . Uncle Ray and aunt Mary Jo and family
Hi Val!
Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers. How exciting for next week but I'm sure you are very nervous at the same time. We will be thinking and praying for you and waiting to see pictures of your little baby girl!
Stephanie (Forgy) Deters
Valerie: You do not know me, but I am the children's pastor at the Nazarene Church in Manhattan, KS. I have been watching this blog daily for updates, and have been praying for you. Please be encouraged and know that you are being prayed for. Many blessings.
Everyone here at the college is thinking about you! I wish you and Addi the best during this upcoming week. I am sure you are very excited you see you little one but also a little nervous. Well let me just say that you are going to be a WONDERFUL mother! You have already shown how amazingly strong and determined you are! We can not wait to see the beautiful pictures, take lots they change so fast. Also, do as Mary Jo says, get as much rest as you can! You will need it!
Julieanne, I stopped by your office today and Greg and Lisa told me what was going on, and how to contact you. We have been praying daily, and just wanted to know the latest. We will have others praying on Wednesday and Thursday. All of this is truly mind boggling. Last week I shared with my wife about surgery on a baby in similar circumstances. Our prayers for the Lord's Richest Blessings.
Matt, Valerie, and Addi. You are all in my thoughts and prayers today as you prepare and experience the birth of Addi. What a special day. I am praying for the best today. Best wishes on the arrival of Addi. You have a lot of prayer warriors out here on your side. Stay strong and positive and keep smiling.
Sue Affolter & Family
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