Hey everyone... It seems impersonal to plop this on a blog, but it really is the easiest way for me to communicate right now. Baby Emily made quite the entrance at 3:43am today, and we could use your prayers. It was a pretty traumatic delivery/c-section. They had to completely knock me out. When Emily was born, her heart rate was super low and it took 20 minutes to fully revive her. She had already lost a ton of blood and was distressed.
Because of her significant blood loss, she may have brain damage. They are keeping her at a cooler temp, around 92.5, until Friday. They are trying to mitigate any possible brain damage. On Friday they'll do an MRI and we'll know a lot more then. The good news is that she's wiggly, has great reflexes, and is getting ornery- so much so they had to sedate her. As far as brain damage goes, they are telling us that's a positive sign. So we'll take what we can get. No big surprises as far as her heart- all looks as we expected it would, so that's good too.
Something weird was happening with my placenta. The doctor said it was calcified and in two halves; Emily wasn't getting enough nourishment. As for when the placenta went "bad," they are trying to figure that out right now. I had an appointment last Thursday, and everything looked great then.
I'm a mess. I haven't gotten to hold her yet and I won't for quite a few days. I'm working on getting my milk supply established which is a challenge strictly pumping, not being able to do skin-to-skin, and just dealing with c-section pain.
Trying to stay positive but we need our prayer warriors! Please intervene for supernatural healing and strength. I fully believe that there is incredible power in prayer, but I'm pretty shot right now, and can't pray much more beyond "Jesus, please help."
I (we) love you all and will do my best to keep you updated. Please text encouragement my way - I'll try to respond, but it's a little overwhelming here. Please know that I am reading it and needing it even if I don't get back to you.
Oh, and she's adorable:)
Prayers are starting full force!!! I am sending this on to your sisterhood now and then going into a huddle room to pray fiercely and will continue to shake heaven and earth with you and your family for Emily and all of you!!! God is sovereign and good and his truths and miracles will prevail!!! Much love!!!
ReplyDeletePraying for complete healing in Jesus name!! Love you!
ReplyDeleteKimberly from Sisterhood
Jill I am so sorry you are going through this. I will be praying non-stop for You! My thought and prayers are with you and your family! ��
ReplyDeleteHi Jillian. I am praying. We serve such an awesome, amazing, loving, kind, miraculous, gracious and Mighty God! I pray that your milk comes in. Flowing for Emily. I pray that God will touch you and give you strength, in your body, mind and Spirit. I pray against fear and negativity. I pray that the Healing Hand of God will touch Emily's brain and her heart. I pray that God will give the Drs wisdom in the care of Emily. I know that Emily was fearfully and wonderfully made by Your Hands, and that You know everything that is going on! God, You are in control! Lord, we place our trust in You! I love you, Jillian! :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Jill and family~
ReplyDeleteWill pray for you without ceasing today! In the mighty power of Jesus name praying for healing for Emily and you as well. May the Lord wrap his arms around all of you and pray you feel His peace...
Praying for you and little Emily. I’m believing in good news coming your way. Hugs to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHeather from Sisterhood
Strong prayers from your Warrior Sisterhood Prayer Family... I will continue to pray with strong conviction that God wraps his loving arms around Baby Emily and fills her body with healing powers and strength... I pray God provides you with the strength, healing, love, patience and hope as you go through this unknown time.. We are hear for you and your precious baby girl.. God is good and he knows the plans for Baby Emily... Lots of love and prayers are coming your way...
ReplyDeleteShannon Fjeld (River Valley Sisterhood Family)
I heard about your struggles, and don't know you personally, just wanted you to know that my heart goes out to you and my prayers go up to Him. I have an Emily too, so there is that.
ReplyDeleteLord Jesus there is no other NAME we can call on. Your NAME is above ALL names and we praise your mighty name and we ask You JESUS to touch precious little Emily's brain, heart, and every part of her body and make it whole. I ask that you fill that hospital room with your mighty presence and give EMILY, her family, and Doctors and nurses, ALL that they need to bless Emily. Jesus,we trust her to your care. We love this family and You dear Lord.❤ AMEN
ReplyDeleteOn my knees praying. May God give the doctors wisdom and complete healing for baby..peace and comfort to Mom and Dad and the whole family.
ReplyDeleteDear Jill and family,
ReplyDeleteI pray for God's love and strength to surrround you all during this time of healing for you and Emily. May his loving hands hold you all close and bring you health.
Dear Jill and baby Emily,
ReplyDeleteMay our gracious Lord watch over each of you, knowing that in His almighty mercy, He has the ability to heal and raise up all those who believe. May He watch over the medical professionals as they work with you in knowing the best possible plans for beautiful Emily. May you be wrapped in His love. Know that many are praying for you, for Emily, for your husband and those family and friends that you are in close contact with, that you are surrounded by God's grace. "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." ~ Isaiah 41:10