Yesterday evening after James parents and brother left, I met my new nurse for the night. She was very nice and helpful. But she was extra special because she and I shared something in common. Her water broke at 27 weeks and she had her son at 28 weeks. He is doing great and one would never know he was a premie. That was a special God Moment as it was God reminding me that I am not alone... a lot more people than I realize have traveled a similar bumpy road, but God blessed them with a beautiful miracle.
After she left the room, Easton was so excited to have daddy make the bed and then cuddle beside daddy as he watched a Mickey Mouse cartoon. As they fell asleep, so did I. My nurse came in at 11, so I woke up and got my monitors on and IV fluid going. I fell back asleep and woke up at 1 to get monitors off and learn that God had blessed Asher with a strong heart rate during the 2 hrs. I then fell back to sleep until 5 to get my monitors placed back on. Again I was woken up at 7, as is routine, and God again blessed Asher with a strong 2 hrs. I was so grateful! It was great to wake up to the good news, plus see my Easton awake and energized.
After breakfast, we had a knock on the door, and in came Dr. Pyle, the nicu doctor. I was again so glad to see him as he always brings sunshine with him wherever he goes. James was also grareful to see him as he has always been gone at work when Dr. Pyle visits, so he hasn't seen him since that first visit when our journey and fight began.
He came in, sat on the edge of my bed, and asked how we were doing. I just love how he is truly a great guy, with amazing bedside manner, always displays a positive attitude, and brings humor into the room
He tried to talk to Easton a few times and acted like he was going to take his trucks and cars, but Easton decided to play his bashful side with him today lol. He told us and Asher, "Happy 27 weeks!" It just made us grin with happiness and gratefulness from ear to ear. He said Asher's lungs are now strong and how he has met the 90% survival milestone. It just made me thank God at that very moment, because inside me was a true miracle created by God's miraculous hands! He had grown from 2% survival to 90% in 5 weeks! That is AMAZING, and I lift all praise up to God! With our faith in Him and all our prayer warriors, God sent us this incredible miracle! He is so beautuful!
Dr. Pyle then told us that Dr. Ruff had called him this week to check on Jenna B. It made me smile, as Dr. Ruff never stops being a lifesaver and hero to me. He is caring and is a fighter for Asher and I. Dr. Pyle said that Dr. Ruff calls him several times to check on me. That just really hit my heart. Dr. Ruff, you are an amazing doctor and I couldn't be more blessed to have you in my life!
As Dr. Pyle left, he told us that he hopes to see us next Saturday in the same place to hit and celebrate the 28 milestone. We thanked him, and said we hoped too, but we will let it to God as He has the perfect plan. Then James and Easton left to go home so James could catch up on laundry and let Easton play at home. I was grateful of that as I want Easton to stay connected to his home and enjoy his toys there.
After they left, my phone rang. My eyes lit up as it was Dr. Hopf, my obgyn from home. He told me that he has been getting updates weekly on me, which made me feel good. But today he just wanted to call me to see how I was doing and let me know he and his team have been praying for me. He was so glad that Asher made it to the 27 week milestone today and to hear I was hanging in there being strong for Asher. I felt so blessed that he took time out of his Saturday to check on Asher and me. He didn't have to, but again that is the wonderful doctor he is! I told him how grateful I was that he called, and that I would most definitely let him know when God wills Asher to enter the world. Just knowing he and his team are keeping us in thoughts and prayers brought even more sunshine into my day. God really knows how to work through others to lift our spirits and let us know that we aren't in this fight alone.
After his call, I had my monitors taken off and ate lunch. I have been constipated, sorry if tmi, but due to taking prenatal vitamin with high iron plus having an iron supplement due to low iron in my blood, it has really caused me to get uncomfortable. They have been giving me stool softeners twice a day, plus miralax each morning, but I still have been having trouble. So, Jackie came in today and told me she had a solution. She said she was going to make me a special cocktail. I just kinda looked at her confused, until she told me the name of the cocktail..... which made me and her crack up in laughter. Here it goes..... it is called 'The Poop Cocktail". I either just made you laugh or leave this post with a sour stomach lol. I promise you it isn't gross.... it is just a mix of grape juice, apple juice, and prune juice warmed up with a touch of Sierra Mist. You are probably like... and you actually drank it? Jackie promised it would taste like warm butterscotch. Now butterscotch isn't my fave, but I could handle it, and it would be worth the try to see if it would indeed relieve my constipation. So after lunch, Jackie made the cocktail speciality and I then drank it. It indeed tasted just like warm butterscotch and I managed to drink it all. I will wait and see if it truly will help!
The new high risk doctor then entered my room. He would be here until Friday to get to know us and take over for Dr. Contrarez, since she had her baby a little earlier than planned. Due to her delivering a couple weeks early, Dr. Fitzpatrick will be returning this Friday, which is a little earlier than planned. The high risk doctor was very nice. He is from the Texas area. He came in and pulled the recliner near my bed and introduced himself. We then talked about Asher's progress and he checked my belly for any tenderness. I was glad to meet him and grateful for his kindness and taking his time to go over any questions I had.
Once he left, I called James to see how Easton was doing. I was glad to hear he was having fun and to his hear his laughter in the background. While on the phone, James and Easton broke into laughter several times. I asked what was so funny. James said it started with Easton wanting to play bubbles and realizing we were out. So James took Easton over to the Dollar Store to get some. While on their way to the cash register, James noticed some squirt guns. Easton fell in love with them, so James bought them. So as I was talking on the phone with him, him and Easton were having water gun fights. It made me smile. I was so glad to hear both him and Easton so happy and having daddy and son fun time. James told me that was the best $3 he ever spent. The only problem was Easton didn't want to go back inside and eat his lunch. He was having too much fun! Thank You God for a beautiful day outside to allow Easton and his daddy time together to laugh and play at home.
Dear God, Thank You for blessing Asher and us with the celebration of his 27 week milestone! None of this would be possible without You. You are the reason we have kept strong and made it to this amazing point! Thank You for bringing doctors into my life. Doctors who aren't just there to do their job, but doctors who go out of their way to reach out to their present or past patients to show they care and are in the fight too. Thank You for this beautiful day outside so Easton and James could play. Thank You for time with Easton this weekend to make me laugh and smile. You are a Merciful God who is always by our side. You are a miraculous God who continues to keep us strong and protect us throughout this fight. Our full trust is in You, and we love You above all things. Amen.
Thanks to all of you for your unending prayers. It is through your prayers and trust in God that Asher and us are cebrating 27 weeks! We can't be more grateful! Let us continue to unite with God, Josh, and all the Angels and Saints in this amazing and miraculous fight! Asher is a true fighter and a miracle from God! We love all of you!
Praise and all glory to God for 27 weeks and 90%, awesome!
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