Prayers Needed Again -- This Time for Terri
#130306 - 12/13/04 10:19 PM
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Bevvy
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Hi everyone,
Bad day today. The following is an e-mail I got from Terri. She and her girls really need your prayers:
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Well, we just got home following a long day at the hospital. Makenzie is now on a ventilator. She's having trouble breathing on her own. Hopefully she'll be off the vent on Wednesday. We're hoping that everything turns out okay, but it's a wait and see situation.
Liana took a bad turn too. Her hemoglobin went very low, and she's having a blood transfusion now as I write this to you. It was a very long day leading up to the transfusion. She wasn't doing very well all day, very weak and tired and I've never seen her so pale before. They started the transfusion around 9:00 tonight, and I stayed about an hour after that to make sure that she wasn't going to have a reaction to it. The whole process will take about 8 hours, and we decided to come home with Sammy and get some rest and go back in the morning.
If she's better after the transfusion, then they won't have to do anything more serious to her. If not, then they will do exploratory surgery to see if she has internal bleeding. They're hoping that this happened because of excessive blood loss during the C-section.
I held up well at the hospital, but I feel like breaking down now. Things can sure change so quickly. Everything is so iffy now. No one has been able to hold the baby and it's a very hard time right now. I don't feel like telling anybody on the boards about this because I'm just so very sad about it all. If you get a chance, Bevrs, would you post and ask for prayers for my babies, please??? It's okay if you tell them what's happened for me. I've already posted telling about her birth and how wonderful everything was.
Sorry to plague you with not so good news. I just hate doing that to you. But, I'm glad to have you to lean on right now. I can write to you and know you are there and supportive.
I'm sorry that I just can't talk about anything else right now. I have a huge lump in my throat, but I'm not able to cry. The heartache is there, but the tears won't come. I think it's because I'm just in shock about it all.
I promise to keep you informed.
Thanks for being there for me, Bev.
Your friend,
Terri
Thanks everyone.
Bev
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Oh, Terri! That is so, so tough.
I'm thinking of you and yours.
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Terri
#130310 - 12/13/04 11:16 PM
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You're in my prayers, I sure hope everyone is okay.
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You have my prayers also. My girls were born at 34 weeks and weighed only 7 pound between them. They were in hospital for almost a month and in humidicribs with lots of things hooked up to them and tubes down their little noses. I'm sure like my girls that both your daughter and your granddaughter will be fine but in the meantime I'll be praying that all goes well and stays well. Look after yourself, sending hugs.
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Poor Terri,
I am thinking of you, your daughter and your granddaughter. I hope that everything works out ok.
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oh my! lots of prayers and hugs headed to you and yours terri.. I hope it all works out for the best and everyone pulls through just fine!
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Prayers and hugs and everything else I can think of!!! We are here for Terri!!! We love you and hope everything comes out ok!!!
BIG HUGE HUGS!!!!!!!
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#130342 - 12/14/04 05:41 AM
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BL
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Bless your heart! I can't even imagine how you are feeling. I know you are in shock. This should be such a joyous occasion for you. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. Rest assurred that I will be praying for you, your daughter and your new granddaughter.
((((Big hugs)))))
Thinking of you this morning!
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Oh Terri I wish there was more I could do, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I hope everything turns out well. Big hugs!
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#130350 - 12/14/04 06:06 AM
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Thanks for keeping us up to date. Let Terri know that I'm praying for her and her family and crossing my fingers too. {{{HUGS}}}
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Terri You and your family will be in my prayers during this stressful time.
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OH Terri,
I am so very sorry that you are having to go through this horrible ordeal. I wish I could be there to comfort you.
There is nothing worse that having your babies in trouble, believe me, I know.
I'm saying prayers for you and your family and you are certainly in my thoughts. I will ask my Mom to pray for you, too, because her prayers always are answered.
Please keep us (or Bev) posted so we will know what is happening.
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Barbie
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Bavrs,
Thank you for being the compassionate messenger for your friend to the board! Terri, our prayers and thought will be with you during this time of trial. Oh yes, how quickly things can change! But GOD is there for you and your family! Lean on HIM! Hold on to HIS hand!
God Bless,
Kim
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You certainly have my support as well. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope all is well very soon and everyone can hold and love that precious little girl!
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Dearest Terri, I am so sad to hear this news. You do know that God is with you! Prayers are coming in from around the world, I know he hears us and is acting on our requests.
I pray that your babies are doing better, and that soon, very soon you are able to hold that precious little angel, and your daughter as well. I wish I were there to help you right now, you know I love you, Gayla!
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My fingers are crossed that everything turns out okay... hang in there! We're all praying for you and your family! *hugs*
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Terri, my heartfelt prayers and good wishes for your daughter and granddaughter and of course for you.
Bevrs, thanks for posting the news. Let us know when you hear more.
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I'm so sorry Terri, I've been praying for you and your family!
Take it easy and know that we are thinking about you! We all love you tons!
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Terri, I'm so sorry you're going through all this, especially during the holidays. I certainly will keep your entire family in my prayers!
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prayers and big hugs sweetie
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Thanks Guys!
#130503 - 12/14/04 02:15 PM
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Bevvy
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Yawl are THE BEST! On Terri's behalf, thanks soooo much! I'm sure when she reads all these great responses, she'll be blown away.
I haven't heard from her; I'm sure she's at the hospital. But I know she'll respond as soon as she can.
It's amazing how something like this puts your own problems into perspective, and makes you realize what's really important in life. Terri's had more than her share of unhappy times; it's so unfair because she's really a love.
Thanks again you guys!
Bevvy
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Terri you are in my prayers. I'm so sorry for all of this. I'm thinking about you and praying that everything will be ok. Please keep us updated.
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How so very awful! My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. This kinda thing is not supposed to happen. It's supposed to be a joyus time for everyone. Amazing how in a minutes time things can change for the worse! This makes me so sad when I hear about these kind of things happening.
PLEASE tell her we are all thinking of them.
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Yes, I am blown away by all these wonderful, loving, supportive statements. I cried like nobody's business when I read them. I am so moved! I had my husband read them, too, because I knew that he would be just as uplifted and encourgaged. (He's had very little idea of what I even mean by IBS boards and has no idea what we do here.) Let me tell you, that he sat here and cried, just like me! He thinks you are all wonderful, and so do I!!!
Now for the update:
Liana and Makenzie both did better today. Kenzie's ventilator was turned down some, so that she is doing more of the work herself. I don't really understand all of this, but I do know that it's a good sign and she's a little better. It's still one day at a time, but I was happy that she was at least a little better.
Liana's hemoglobin came up almost 3 points today, following her transfusion. She needs it to come up at least 2 more points and maintain that level. She looked better today and had more strength.
I am cautiously optimistic concerning both of my girls, because I learned how quickly things can change. But, I am being as hopeful as I can be. Today they were better, and that's good.
Thank you all for your prayers and support. You guys are just the best group of people on the entire world wide web!
I appreciate everyone of you and treasure every single precious word of support.
I will keep you posted and please, please keep praying.
I love you all! Thanks for taking some of your time to pray for us and to write your supportive posts. It means so much to me and my family.
Love,
Terri
p.s. Thanks Bevrs, for speaking for me when I was just in too much shock and dismay. That's so nice of you!
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Your family is in my prayers! Hang in there and LOL! Glad to hear that things are better today.
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Terri - my prayers are with you. I had a preemie (my daughter) and it was the most heartbreaking thing watching her struggle. Remember that babies are really stronger that you give them credit for. They will surprise you with the strength that they have. My daughter pulled through after a difficut struggle. I only can imagine your heartache. My love and thoughts are with you through this extremely difficult time. I understand. I was there.
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Update!
#131210 - 12/16/04 08:09 PM
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First, I want to thank you all again. Everyone of you have been so helpful. I've read every post and taken it to heart and it's helped me so much.
Liana had to have another blood transfusion yesterday, but they sent her home today. She's still very weak and tired and in a lot of pain. She has to take iron pills for 2 months to try to build herself back up. She's severely anemic from the blood loss. I guess it will just take some time. It's been very hard on me to watch her suffer like she has. Please keep praying for her. She is still in need of so much healing.
Kenzie is still in intensive care. She won't eat yet, but as soon as she does; she'll be near ready to come home. Everything else is fine with her now, so we're getting closer to the day she comes home. Possibly within 4 to 7 days. Liana is also very depressed about not having her baby with her. This is a very hard time for her and us.
Liana's husband's boss is giving him a very hard time about not coming back to work yet, and that's also added to the stress and depression in my daughter's life. He told them that he would not leave her or his baby until he knows they are well. He has vacation time and it shouldn't be a problem. He'd talked to his boss before the birth, and it was all supposed to be worked out. Ugh! Just another thing to worry about.
I really, really appreciate your continued prayers for us.
Terri
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Oh, yay! It sounds like everyone's going to be okay! You must be an incredibly strong family, getting through this hard time. If you're not now, you will be after this anyway!
I'm glad mother and baby are going to be fine. 
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Terri, I know how your daughter is feeing. I had to leave my daughter in the hospital for 3 weeks after she was born. I had an hour drive each way to see her everyday. I would have stayed with her, but I have an older son at home as well, who hadn't seen his Mommy much for 6 weeks. I was hospitalized at 28 weeks and put on bedrest in hopes that I could carry the baby to term. Mt daughter was born ad 33 1/2 weeks.
My prayers are with your family.
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#131246 - 12/17/04 05:29 AM
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BL
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It's good to hear that your daughter and granddaughter are both making progress. I know this has been extremely difficult for the whole family, especially with the baby still in the hospital and now your son-in-law's boss giving him a hard time about being away from work. (Some people can be so insensitive!)
Hopefully, that precious granddaughter will be home soon---and you can all just love and adore her! My heart goes out to you. Hang in there, and know that we are continuing to pray for you all.
((((Big hugs)))))
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#131273 - 12/17/04 06:40 AM
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Han,
My daughter is in nearly the same circumstances as you were in. If only our little baby will just start eating. Maybe today! We have a 45 minute drive to and from the hospital. Plus, Liana is still so weak from the surgery. She really needs bed rest, but she has to get up and make the trip to the hospital everyday. Thanks for the prayers. I know it is helping.
Terri
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Thanks again for your prayers and concern. I check these boards every morning before I leave and I've been helped so much by all the encouragement and support.
At least Liana has been able to hold her baby and she said she kissed her face as much as possible. Grandma is still waiting to hold her, but I felt so good knowing my daughter finally got to touch and caress her baby. Every little good thing is a big thing and means so much right now.
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You're right about being strong, especially through something like this. It definitely flexes those character muscles. Thanks for your concern.
Terri
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Ahhhh, I know you are dying to hold her! Heck, I'd like to hold her too. There's nothing sweeter than a newborn baby! I'm praying you will get this opportunity soon.
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Re: Update!
#131347 - 12/17/04 11:08 AM
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Oh my Lord...I've been away...whats going on? this sounds terrible....what have I missed?
I hope everyone is ok...
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Re: Han
#131359 - 12/17/04 12:58 PM
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It's more alike than I originally realized. The reason they deivered my daughter so early was because I was bleeding to death (placenta previa). So I was anemic, too. I didn't need transfusions, but I was pretty weak and on oxygen, too. So I know about the blood loss, too.
Don't worry, once that baby starts eating, she won't stop. My daughter improved VERY quickly once she started eating on her own (IE went home within days of breastfeeding her). So once she's strong enough, the improvement will come so fast and she'll be home with her parents before you know it. Babies are very resilient. They'll surprise you with the strength that they have. I'll keep praying for her.
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#131424 - 12/17/04 06:48 PM
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MissS
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Oh my, there are some similarities here. Did you have to be on iron pills? My daughter has to take 325 mg. twice a day. How long did it take you to regain your strength? Were you pale for quite awhile? It hurts me to see my daughter's face, because she's always so pale and has dark circles. Sometimes she looks better than other times though. She's so weak still, too. I guess it will just take time.
Kenzie took milk from a bottle today. The nurses have to help her do it though, because she won't do it on her own. But, this is progress. I don't understand why she will suck a pacifier, but she won't take a bottle on her own.
She's still on oxygen, too, but each day they are able to turn it down a little more.
Doctors say it might be a week, maybe less. Well, we're trying to patiently wait.
Thanks for your help and prayers.
Terri
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TeeCee, I'm so glad everythings getting better. Your daughter will take time to feel herself again but she will feel herself again. I'm glad baby is also doing well. Leaving your child at the hospital and coming home is so hard but once they come home you quickly forget that they ever weren't with you. Keep the good news coming and I'm glad that it's turning out well in the end.
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I got to hold Kenzie today. It was so wonderful to cuddle that sweet, little, tiny, warm, cute, soft, babydoll. And even more precious, was seeing my daughter hold her little baby. Ahhh, a treasured moment!
Terri
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Yep. I'll never forget the day I was allowed to take the girls out of the humidicribs and hold one in each arm. They were so tiny they couldn't even feed. Each of them went from my middle finger tip to just below the wrist and yet they still looked perfect. Next best thing was the first time they were put in the double bassinette. I came to visit and they were lying next to each other with their tiny little fingers entwined and facing each other while they slept. Hmmm. Wonder what happened to those cute little sweeties-lol. Enjoy being a nanna!
PS. I absolutely adore the name!
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Re: Terri
#131452 - 12/17/04 09:50 PM
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You know I am still praying for your girls, that baby will be home before you know it and all will be well. I poor little mama is having a tough time, I pray she heals quickly and gains her strength back soon. God Bless You all!
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#131468 - 12/18/04 07:04 AM
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MissS
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Thanks Gayla. I appreciate your prayers so much. How is your sinus infection doing? And how's your father-in-law?
You've got a lot going on, too, and you're in my prayers as well.
Terri
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Re: Han
#131595 - 12/19/04 03:43 AM
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Yes, I had to take iron pills, too. I was so pale - that takes time. I don't know when being worn out from it all stopped because I was worn out caring for a newborn. Give her time. Every day she'll improve.
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Re: Gayla
#131686 - 12/19/04 09:26 PM
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gigi
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Thanks Terri,
I am feeling much better, I have anti-b's for 14 days, they make me nauseous but I continue to take them.
My fil is doing fine, the only injuries he had was a little bruising, he is good. All is well around here right now, thanks for the prayers, continuing to do the same for you and your girls! God Bless! gayla
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Re: Gayla
#131688 - 12/19/04 09:29 PM
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Thanks Terri,
I am feeling much better, I have anti-b's for 14 days, they make me nauseous but I continue to take them.
My fil is doing fine, the only injuries he had was a little bruising, he is good.
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Well, Kenzie is still in intensive care, but her feeding tube and I.V. have been removed. She's eating well now and thriving. The only thing now, is getting her off the oxygen. Each day, they are able to turn it down a little more, and hopefully she will be home soon. We sure want her home for Christmas.
Liana is doing so much better, too. It's one day at a time for her as well, but she's doing great!
I'll let you all know when Kenzie is dismissed from the hospital.
Terri
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Hi Terri,
It sounds like the news is a little better each day. I am so happy that they are both improving. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that they will both be home for Christmas. What a gift that would be.
Thinking about you often.
Barbie
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Thanks beaglelover. I'm looking forward to the day when I get to say that Kenzie is coming home. There's no Christmas spirit around here, and we know it's because we need Kenzie to come home!
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Thanks for your sweet thoughts, Barbie. We're really hopeful that Kenzie will be dismissed very soon. It's looking very possible!
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Terri, I am SO GLAD to hear that mommy and baby are doing better. Oh my what a stressful time you've all had. Don't forget to take good care of yourself, too. That's why they tell us to put our oxygen masks on first, because we won't be able to help others as much if we don't take care of ourselves first.
Praying for you, sweetie!
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Thanks LauraSue. I really appreciate the prayers and advice.
Terri
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So glad to hear she's feeding now! I'll be praying that she's home in time for christmas.
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Thanks Amy. I'm joining you in praying she's home for Christmas.
Terri
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God has answered our prayers, what a boost for our faith!
I so hope she gets to come home for Christmas!
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Gayla
#132014 - 12/20/04 10:42 PM
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Thanks Gayla. Your prayers and support have mean't so much to me. I'm thinking positive about Kenzie being home for Christmas. She's almost here!
Terri
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