Does it ever end?
April 2nd, 2007 by Jenni
Tonight I took Eamon to the doctor. Since Guenna’s hand was burned a few weeks ago, our children between them have had 10 doctor’s appointments! I would say we have had our share for the month of March, and we’re really hoping that April turns out to be a doctor-free month, except for the new baby :) Then after the baby comes and we are all well and no more weekly midwife appointments, we aren’t going to know what to do with all our extra time!
Eamon and Guenna have both broken out with sores in their mouths, fever for about three days and now they are both miserable. Eamon has lost three pounds and can’t eat or drink very much. I’m really having to push the liquids since he’s hurting so badly, poor kid! Guenna doesn’t seem to know why she’s so fussy so she hasn’t refused to much in the way of food/drink but she is pretty grouchy. We could use a little extra prayer right now. I’m just glad we know what’s the matter and know how to deal with it for the most part. The doctor said not to worry about the baby, that he/she should do just fine with all the antibodies from me and from nursing. She said she would be surprised if the baby caught what they have but I guess even if he/she does we will get through it right?
I feel a lot better after having talking to the doctor tonight about the baby coming into the world with a bunch of sick siblings. She really put my mind at ease and I feel like I can just settle down and let the baby come when he/she wants to. I found myself really worrying today about it, he/she is in God’s hands and I trust Him to take care of all of us. Tonight I was thinking about how amazing it is to be so close to having this baby. In spite of all the sick-o’s today I got a ton of organizing done. I completely organized my room, folded and put away a lot of laundry, thinned my closet, cleaned off all the dressers (all three are in our room), even decorated the tops of the dressers and made them look like a pretty place in our bedroom. I’m finally getting things done that I’ve wanted done since we moved in here, I guess God knew it was going to take another baby to help get my life back in order after our fire :) So back to my thought about being so close to delivery…It can be hard at times, mostly because of how uncomfortable I feel. But it is also so exciting, every pain I feel in my tummy I think, “was that a contraction?” Or when I’m walking through the store I think to myself, “what if my water broke right now?!” There are so many emotions, so my questions, “what day will I go into labor? What will our baby look like? Will my labor start in the day or at night? Will it be hard or easy? How will my kids do when they are away from me? How will my recovery be? Will I end up needing to go to the hospital this time?” So many questions, and only God knows the answers. We wait, and let the story unfold before our eyes, trying to be patient and just enjoy the ride but not always with success.
It’s a full moon tonight, who knows, this could be the night. And then again maybe not :) I’m going to watch a movie and have some ice cream with my husband. Good night.
Oh Jenni, I remember those very thoughts and also saying “Will my God deliver us from this soon?” and He did.Just ask Him to show you the way and He will. I will keep your family in pray.Rest Jenni. Love Kelley
Hey Sis, so what’s wrong with Eamon and Guenna’s mouths? We’re praying for you.
My baby is 2 1/2 months, so I remember all these thoughts very well. Will the baby come tonight, or in another week or even two? Where will I be when I go into labor? How long will labor last? (For me, that was- will the midwife make it?)
I am praying for a safe and good labor for you and the baby.
Oh my! Everything seems to be raining down at once. I hope the kids get better ASAP and that the birth goes smoothly as possible. I’m thinking about you!
Dear Jenni, I really feel for you as I know what it is like have several small children sick all at once, although I don’t think my children have all been sick when I’m 9 months pregnant…I am “praying without ceasing” for your whole family, especially little Eamon. Could Eamon and Guenna possibly have Fifth’s Disease (Hand Foot and Mouth)? I’ve heard it can be dangerous to pregnant women who have never been exposed to it before, but with your three little ones I would assume you have…
Blessings,
Catherine
I’m pretty sure that what they have is just a bunch of canker sores in their mouths, it’s just some variation of the herpes virus. Aidan had Hand Foot and Mouth Disease when I was 9 months pregnant with Eamon and this looks nothing like what he had, his was much worse! I just remember he sucked his thumb and his entire thumb was a blister, poor baby! Then it all cleared up before we had the baby.
So every time I’ve had a baby we’ve had something traumatic in the household (before Guenna the boys had whooping cough), and with each one we were all well before the baby got here. God’s timing is perfect! Thanks for all your prayers, we really appreciate it!
Before Aidan it was “just” several weeks of bed rest for Jenni! I remember how hard that was for you, Jen, mostly boring, when you had so many things you wanted to do! I don’t remember if you had a “list”, but the bed rest kept you from doing whatever it was that was so important!! Wouldn’t have been hard for me, I’d just have gotten a bunch of library books!
I definitely remember how sick you all were before Guenna arrived…praying for speedy recoveries for everyone before that precious new one arrives!