My problem with the night nurse situation was solved by our very good day primary, "R." She talked to the charge nurses for us and worked to find us an additional primary for the night shift to cover when Flara's other primaries are not on. We met "K" on Friday night, and felt very pleased and secure with her as Flara's nurse. She had our little gal Saturday, and will be back tonight. Our personalities meshed immediately, and she is very good with our little gal. Mommy can sleep better now! =)
Flara is still doing very well. She's all pink and rosy after her transfusion on Friday. Her little arms and legs were flying once again... that's my girl! I hear she's giving the nurses a hard time when she needs care... that she's quick to voice her opinion about everything. My response was, "Give'em heck, little Flara!" Not that I want her to be difficult, but I like to hear that my little pee wee is giving a good fight.
Today marks Flara's two week birthday. I can't believe it's been two weeks already. Just a couple hours ago at this time on her birthday, I was seeing my little baby for the first time. Boy, was that a flood of emotions. And, yet, still is. Today was my first day back at church in three weeks (a combination from bed rest, delivery, and overall exhaustion). It was so good to be back, yet I was so distracted. Yesterday was Mike's first day back at work. *Sigh.* So many changes have been happening here in the past few days. Thankfully, my Momma and Diddy were here this weekend, but they'll be leaving tonight. Tomorrow, it will probably all really set in... loneliness that Mike's back at work, sadness that without him, I can't visit Flara, simply resuming a "normal" life (if it can be called that). Today reminded me that I only spent two Sundays in maternity jeans, and yet, today, I was back in my regular clothes. Kind of sad. I'll be packing up my box of borrowed clothes and sending it back with my parents today to return to my little sis. There are just so many things to reflect on. But, I'm not going to get started. Well, I sort of did... so, I'm going to stop here before I work myself up into tears. =)
Wonderful news about Flara. Suzanne, you are amazingly strong and your feisty little girls are just like you:) Jesus has you all in the palm of His hand. I love you all.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, I don't know if I could stay as strong as you!. It must be the feisty attitude you have. Ha! I am glad your faith in God is as strong as it is. We know he is beside you each step of the day. Sometimes though it is hard to not question. My grandma use to tell me God will never but you through more than you can withstand. I am so glad to hear she is doing better. Each day she will get stronger. I hate you and Mike are so far away from your families. This has to make it harder too. Even though we all pray for the four of you I wish we could be there to help you take these hard steps in life. You and Mike are both strong Christian people and this will help you through this. Please take care and if you need anything please let me know. LOVE YOU!!!!!! CATH
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ReplyDeleteyay flara! way to go! i'm so glad that the nurse thing got figured out :-)
i hope you are finding strength in the lord to get through this hard time. please call if you need to talk. i so remember when tony had to go back to work and that loneliness. i can't imagine what it is like having another kiddo to take care of as well. i hope that you are accepting help and asking people for help so you can go visit flara and also get some rest. you are continually in our prayers and thoughts.
we love you!
sarah