Todays biopsy

We just got off the phone with the 'doctors'...they are getting her ready for the biopsy. It is a quick procedure, about 30 minutes. The issue will be how long it takes to extubate her (forgive my spelling, but I just don't care right now). That will hinge on her comfort level. SO, we can pray her pain is minimal and that she will start breathing on her own quickly. If it goes well, they will send her home tomorrow provided she has no other issues. They will have to show us how to give her enemas because she will need them daily until her surgery.

Her surgeon said that he doesn't expect her to be in the hospital for more that a few days when she has the surgery, provided there are no complications. So, that is good to know. They start feedings and usually the baby will have a bowel movement the day of the surgery. That is amazing.

On a side note, her Dr. put up her x rays for us to look at yesterday. We saw the first from almost three weeks ago, the one on the day of discharge, and yesterdays...very interesting. Her little belly was so stuffed in the first one it was heartbreaking. Yesterdays wasn't as bad, but it wasn't good by any means.

Another prayer request is that we can miraculously get enough rest between now and when she comes home to care for her exceptionally.

On a rather, umm, personal note that needs some prayer (so men, please skip this paragraph...TMI) I have had a major decrease in my supply. It is critical to us that Hollyse breastfeed. She has tummy issues, and this is the healthiest food for her. Her doctors and nurses have encouraged me to continue to pump. I really, need to keep up my supply. But with the level of stress it is really running me into the ground. I have been pumping every 2-3 hours, throughout the night even when she wasn't eating anything. So, I feel like I have had less sleep than ever. Can you please pray that my supply picks up.

I really do not like posting such personal things but I think it is more important to have the prayer than retain my privacy. I spoke with someone today who was wondering how it was going because I never said. Well, I just didn't want the male readers of the blog to have to read through all of that private stuff.

I also wanted to request prayer for my Aunt Kelly who was in a terrible car accident yesterday on the way to work. She has some broken ribs and a punctured lung but is doing well. Her passenger is not in as good of shape. I really don't know the full extent of her injuries but they are extensive and she is critical. Please pray for them and there families.

Sigh...the Ridderings lost their beloved husband and father on Thanksgiving day. Mark Riddering fought a long battle with ALS. He was a godly man and we are rejoicing that he is with our Lord and Savior today! To be absent from the body is to be present with Christ. In his memory I encourage everyone reading this to consider your spiritual condition. I look forward to seeing Mark walking in perfect health in Heaven. Praise God!

Soli Deo gloria!!!!

Michelle