tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848782864498956777.post2408637870769982924..comments2023-04-25T01:07:19.649-07:00Comments on MommaNotes: Update...Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02049246349762266326noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848782864498956777.post-58129783925243856142008-11-15T06:47:00.000-08:002008-11-15T06:47:00.000-08:00Bless you Mark... How often we forget Who is reall...Bless you Mark... How often we forget Who is really in charge. I have been stuck at Colossians 3:15-17 for days now, remembering that "let the peace of God rule..." is a free decision of the will. <BR/><BR/>Jumping up and down is not all that far off... BOWLING! That was the trick for your birth! Seems to have naturally broken my water.<BR/><BR/>And remember, the doctor broke my water with Melissa. No problems, 12 hours later natural birth with no pitocin or drugs (well, a little bit of injected pain reliever at the very last minute got me from 9 to 10!).<BR/><BR/>You can do this - but it's not always up to you. Wise husbands are truly one of God's best gifts to us. Love to you all, Momseamwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352189514964788054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848782864498956777.post-4062850836478860552008-11-15T06:19:00.000-08:002008-11-15T06:19:00.000-08:00We're praying for God's will for all four of you, ...We're praying for God's will for all four of you, but also specifically that this little guy will come SOON and on his own. I don't know if you've ever had a non-stress test before, but it's definitely nothing to worry about. I've had several. When I was pregnant with Abigail I didn't have one contraction the whole time they were monitoring me, but labor started with bang a few hours later!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16144668302430785181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848782864498956777.post-11438941720302675522008-11-14T17:44:00.000-08:002008-11-14T17:44:00.000-08:00However the midwife who spoke some english didn't ...However the midwife who spoke some english didn't know how to say push, don't push! haha!! Irek was trying to translate and it was insane!!!! I think though all of the confusion I didn't push as hard and didn't have the major problems like I had the first time! hahahahaha.IFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14854861452110790900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848782864498956777.post-83817427487582435842008-11-14T17:39:00.000-08:002008-11-14T17:39:00.000-08:00Praying for you lots!! I hope it gets things jumps...Praying for you lots!! I hope it gets things jumpstarted this weekend!!!<BR/> I remember how those last few days felt with me so vividly. Just being in early labor for days takes its toll physically and emotionally. I remember feeling so very anxious about everything and my blood pressure was terrible! The thought of being away from Iza just broke my heart. I missed being able to hold her before bed, so I can sympathize with that. However, Iza did so good and she did so much better than I expected. I bet there will be extra angels watching over Graeme while you are away! I also remember looking back and realizing God's timing for Olivia couldn't have been more perfect. She arrived the day after my mom arrived in Poland and mom was able to help me with Iza and Olivia for the entire time she was there. Irek was also able to be at the hospital with me because my mom was with Iza. Also, my doctor was at the hospital that day and not her office and the labor midwives were so sweet and helpful and one spoke a lot of English. God has that perfect birthdate already set and planned!! Sending hugs!<BR/>IvyIFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14854861452110790900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-848782864498956777.post-47740352184438963792008-11-14T08:59:00.000-08:002008-11-14T08:59:00.000-08:00Dearest Amanda,I'm writing with tears in my eyes a...Dearest Amanda,<BR/><BR/>I'm writing with tears in my eyes and an empathizing heart as I read your update. Through my cancer journey, the Lord has brought me to see as well how much I struggle with *knowing* the truth, yet my *feelings* not lining up. It truly is deep spiritual warfare which can only be waged and won by the Holy Spirit with whom God has so graciously filled us. I pray that as you submit to Him, He will flood your heart and mind with peace and rest. He will not disappoint for He loves us with a love we cannot begin to comprehend. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing Mark's wise words of encouragement to you. They were a blessing to me as well. Even though we do all we know to do, the bottom line is that God is in control and He sees the whole picture when we see only in part. What comfort this gives us! Through my cancer journey, I am learning, as with your delivery, that God's timetable is not necessarily what I would have expected or hoped for even though I have worked hard at doing all the things I have learned to do that would enable my body to function the way God intended it to and heal itself. Though many others have experienced much faster healing and logically, my tumors should be gone by now, He has not chosen that path for me. This is where the realization of spiritual warfare comes in. It's not just about our circumstances, but what God wants to do in our hearts and lives. How privileged we are that He cares so intimately to have a personal plan for each of us. How exciting to watch it unfold, in His timing, as we submit ourselves to Him!<BR/><BR/>You had mentioned recently that you hoped you would go into labor during the day, so Graeme would not have to experience the trauma of going to sleep with someone else. Rest in the knowledge that whatever time of day or night, as with the delivery of this precious new life, God will be watching over Graeme with care and a love that far surpasses own. <BR/><BR/>You, Mark, and Graeme are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. I will continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will guide your decision-making, thoughts, and feelings and that the Lord will grant you the desire of your heart to have a natural vaginal birth with a healthy momma and healthy baby. Remember that God delights in doing that which to us seems improbable. May you rest in His love and may His peace, comfort, and joy fill your hearts and minds in the days ahead.<BR/><BR/>Much love to you all,<BR/>Mom EvansGrandma Beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163635842625794654noreply@blogger.com