Well it has been forever since I have updated so I desperately need to catch up! I almost hate even thinking about my blog because I know I have so much to catch up on, but it is time to get things done! =) I am just going to warn you...I've got Sept. through til now to touch on! Sorry!!!
September:
We had to admitt Brenna in the Hospital for a few days for her to be on 24hr EEG and video monitoring to help us figure out what is going on with our little girl and her seizures. It was one of those schedule in advance type admitts, so no worries! We were hoping and praying that she would have an episode while there in the hospital so that the doctor could determine what kind of seizures she is having, what could be causing them, and what the best course of action would be to help her. But of course... that didn't happen, so it is all still a mystery.
I was so worried about it being tramatic for her. She had electrodes attached all over her head with some on her chest.Then they formed into a cable from her head to the monitor machine on the wall. And she was stuck in this tiny little area on this little floor playmat. She could only go from that mat to her bed and back. That was it! I just knew it was going to be this big, tramatic ordeal, but surprizingly, she did great! She got a little annoyed with the cable attached to her head but other than that she had a blast! They had knew toys for her to play with, a couple dogs came to visit her, we did crafts galore, and she had her momma and daddy there constantly! Here are some pics of the experience.
It was a very busy three days! We did SO many crafts! Keeping her entertained was a full time job, little sleep was to be had by Chris and me as we had to sleep with all the ligths on so they could keep her on the video, and one day/night we had to deprive her of sleep. She was up about 17+ hours; that was fun!
Although it was unsuccessful in that she never had an episode while on the monitor, we could most definately feel the prayers of everyone! Thank you to all that were involved in our family fast and for all of your thoughts and prayers. Brenna was so blessed through the whole experience. And other than still being in the dark when it comes to her condition, we were all blessed! Now we are on the daunting task of trying to catch one on video! Wish us luck! We're gonna need it! =)
Also in Sept. Chris and I celebrated out 9th wedding anniversary! I can't believe how fast the time flies! It's amazing how much stuff can be crammed into 9 wonderful years! Thanks for the memories, babe! Love ya!
October:
In October, my mom had part of her colon removed and a hyatal hernia (however you spell it) repaired. She had about a 12inch vertical (up and down) incision. It was rough for her! We went up to take care of her for a couple of weeks. We had been praying for her prior to her surgery and while she was in the hospital. It was so cute to hear Brenna pray for Mimmie's surgery! But when we first got there, my mom showed us the incision and Brenna just started bawling! She was so upset to see her Mimmie hurt! From then on and even still to this day, whenever Brenna says the prayer, she always says in her prayers, "And pwease bwess that Mimmie's surgery will go away." It was very tramatic for her! I hadn't even realized she was beside me when my mom showed me her scar, but I have felt so bad ever since!
We had fun while up there though. Everyday when Pappa comes home, he asks Brenna if she has done her chores. She loves to feed the chickens, pig, and cats, and gather the chicken eggs. It is so funny too because she HAS to do it in that order! Haha! It is really scary how very much she is like me! It makes me see just how badly I need to work on certain things about myself! =) Brenna also had a blast playing in the fallen leaves! We got some super cute pics of her playing in them! And it was sooooo fun to have Aunt Nanna home from part of the visit!
These last two pics are pictures that Brenna drew for my mom while she was in the "hosible." She said, "I'm gonna dwaw a picture for Mimmie to help her feel better!" She is always so sweet and thoughtful! Sorry for the plethra of pics! Blurb book, you know! ;)
November:
November was just a crazy month! I got sick in the middle of October, stayed sick all through November, and am hopefully, finally on the right antibiotic to get rid of this once and for all!!! Ok Where to start... I was sick... We were packing to move... We found out I was pregnant and was instantly having problems... Packing... I miscarried the day before Thanksgiving... We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with all of the family! I am so grateful for that time of year when we really focus on our blessings!... MORE Packing.... We moved...The end! =) [Well technically we moved out Dec. 5th.]
On a side note...
We had some really neat experiences during my short pregnancy that has left me feeling oh so very grateful for it. I have had moments of frustration, anger, and bitterness, but I also know that my Heavenly Father has been mindful of me through it all. I also have recieved personal witness that this precious little boy (for I just know in my heart that he is a boy), is meant to be a part of my family. I don't know exactly how it all works out. I'm not sure if and when he will be born into my family here in this life, but I know as I did with Brenna, that I knew him before we came to this earth, and I will see and hold and love him again.
.... Here are some pics of the move. Oh, I guess I should explain that part,huh? Well Chris has had this impression or feeling like we should move to Utah... I have not... but I have had the personal witness that I need to trust him and follow where he leads me... Ok... so we are moving to Utah in a couple of months. He is being transfered with his company up there but we don't know when exactly it will take place. But once the transfer is complete, we will not have very much notice so we have moved in with my little brother until word comes that it is time to take our trek up to our new residence. I am having a really, REALLY hard time with it, but I am really trying my hardest to have faith and persevere! =) Not really doing a very good job of it, but its the thought that counts, right?
Brenna had so much fun unpacking all the things we were busily packing, especially the clothes! This is a pretty dress Daddy fashioned out of a shirt of his. She loved it! I think she even fell asleep in it and we had to try to remove it without waking her, haha!
One thing that just breaks my heart about this whole thing is when Brenna asks to go home. I tell her this is our home now but she insists that this is Dustins house and she wants to go to our real home with her room that is "all bwight and pwetty!" It breaks my heart! We have a room set up for her here with all her stuff, but she still isn't satisfied. Here are some pictures of her old room. We painted it just before she was born. My mom and little brother and sister had come down to help cause I was on bedrest. It was her special place.
That last picture is a drawing she got in trouble for drawing on the wall, but I just had to get a picture of it before I washed it off the wall! She just loves to draw smiley faces and I think she does a terrific job!
Stay tuned for December! =)
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