I knew I wasn't going to be good about keeping my blog updated, but now that I have been put on bed rest I at least have the time. These may end up being boring for you to read, but maybe they will give me a chance to vent!
I suppose you are wondering why I'm on bed rest. Well after developing like four different conditions that only like 5% of pregnant woman experience I now have been diagnosed with preeclampsia. I'm still trying to totally understand what it is, but I know our goal is to do whatever we can to keep my blood pressure low and stay stress free to keep Miss Becca in my belly. It would be VERY scary if she were born now and we need to keep her in their as long as possible to give her the best chance at life.
My mom is coming down today to stay with me for the week and help around the house and my dad and Beth will be here for the weekend. Mark's family has been AMAZING taking care of me, Mark and the house so far. I couldn't ask for better in laws. My friends have been so supportive also. Thank you so much guys.
This is so hard for me. I'm not one that accepts help very easily. I've always been so independent and private. Two things that I can't be in this situation. As a try to figure out why this is happening I have to wonder if God is trying to teach me about allowing others to help and letting them in. I also realize He is teaching me about who is really in control. As much as I like to be in control and have thing go according to plan, I'm realizing that, that just isn't going to happen. Please pray that I will surrender that side of me and trust in Him. I know He's watching over me.
If you have any suggestions on how to stay busy when stuck on the couch or in bed let me know. I need some ideas! I could use a lesson on how to make my blog look cute. Jill, Tracy, Tina, I know you girls are good at this!!!
About Me
- Betsy
- Welcome to my life now. I pray for the hope, joy and happiness that can only come from Christ Jesus in your life. This is a little blurb about what I call life now. My heart beats for world missions. I know God has placed this on my heart for a reason and I look forward to seeing how He develops it. I love serving the Lord with my husband and my friends. I'm also a cat lover! I absolutely LOVE to snow ski and although I'm not as brave as I once was I still have a good time. I have discovered that I really enjoy (scratch that---LOVE)traveling also. It's good for me! Here's my history..... After high school (Mishawaka High School) I attended Purdue University. I received a degree in Child Health and went on to work as a Child Life Therapist. Eventually I ended up in Louisville, Ky and continued my therapy career. Along the way I have made a career change and I now teach Family and Consumer Sciences.
2 comments:
Oh Betsy, I didn't know about this latest diagnosis ... when I squeezed your arm going out of the sanctuary yesterday and asked "how's little mama doing?" I wish I had known about this. I know you're an always-gotta-be-doing-something person and being still on bedrest is probably more than a challenge for you. I went through a similar period years ago when I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue ... but God used that time to slow me down and get my focus TOTALLY on Him. And when you're finally able to do that, all else falls into place. It'll be okay, kid. God is right there in bed with you. He knows your needs and he WILL provide. Just be still and wait on Him. He's well worth the wait!! Praying for you, Mark and Baby Becca :)
So sorry things are rough right now! It's wonderful that you have family that is helping. Let them. :) They want to help and love you guys so it makes them feel good too. We are praying for you. Maybe we can bring you dinner next week after the family leaves. Call me if you need anything from town too...I can always bring things to you!! :)
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