Ladies,
God-willing, three weeks from today, Elijah Henry will join us! I greatly covet your prayers, and I gladly list some specific requests.
You might think that after already having seven c-sections, it's not a big deal to have another one. But it is. A c-section is never a small thing, though many women breeze through it as though it is. Truly, getting through a delivery, regular or by c-section, is a mercy from the LORD.
Our ride to the hospital normally starts out with my having the closest thing to a panic attack I've ever known. My Beloved prays with me and calms me, and I'm so thankful for his compassion and the LORD's provision. Part of the anxiousness is knowing what to expect AND knowing that part of what to expect is not knowing what to expect.
For the last few deliveries, I have spent that entire first day very sick. Believe me, you don't want to know what it's like to retch non-stop after major abdominal surgery. A couple of those times, I've gotten sick soon after the surgery starts. I'm lying there feeling quite sorry for the anesthesiologist who got me for a patient!
Now for the specific prayer requests:
1) Wisdom and skilled hands for my doctor
2) Competent and kind and compassionate nurses and anesthesiologist
3) Lots of healthy, loud screaming from Elijah and a blow-them-away-with -a-10 score on the Apgar
4) No torn bladder or other complications from the c-section
5) No getting sick during or after the c-section
6) That Elijah would take to nursing without any problems
7) That Chick-Fil-A wouldn't run out of waffle fries (had to insert a bit of humor here). They just built one not even a block from the hospital! Have I mentioned that I never eat hospital food? My Beloved eats the meals and then buys me something else. Yes, I'm blessed.
8) A super-calm spirit for me and a clear mind that focuses on the truth of His Word, regardless of my circumstances
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
With love,
Trisha
Thinking of you and praying all will go smoothly, Lord willing. Do they schedule your c-section knowing you will need one or wait for you to go into labour? With three of mine said I could try if I went into labour before complications set in and I had to be delivered. Which happened. Fourth they said no trial and of course it was the only time I went into labour and them emergency caesarian! Only my first little son was born naturally. God bless you and Elijah and all of your family.
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DeleteMy doctor, a few c-sections ago, was willing to let me go into labor, but I'm past that point now. My first, too, was my only one born naturally. Thank you so much for your prayers. I'm very grateful! {hugs}
Adding those specifics to my prayers for you. You look radiant, Trisha!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, Persis, and thank you so much for praying for me!
DeletePraying for you daily and yes, you do look radiant and beautiful. Can't wait to see this new little bundle. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see him, either. I was joking with my Beloved last night, asking if there's a method #3 for delivering babies...:) Thank you so much for your prayers!
DeleteYou look beautiful Trisha! Will be adding those things to our prayer book. How exciting it's so close! Love and hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hollie!! It has gone by way too fast. I hope I savored every moment, but I'm sure I'll convince myself I didn't. Thank you for praying for us. We're very thankful!
DeleteOh how exciting!! I agree with all the girls above...you look beautiful! :) I am praying for you my precious friend. The LORD does all things well. Keep your eyes fixed on HIM!!
ReplyDeleteSo Much Love,
Camille XO
Isaiah 26:3-4
Thank you, Camille! It is a comfort to know you're thinking of and praying for me! Love you!!
DeleteOh, this is such a timely post! I was just upstairs, drying my hair, thinking about messaging you to see how you are doing. I agree with Hollie! You look gorgeous! You will be in my prayers, dear sister!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kim!! I'm very grateful for your prayers! Love and hugs!
DeleteDear Trisha,
ReplyDeleteYou know without asking that I will pray. I have already been praying and had included some of the requests on your list. I will now include the others. The time is so very close now! May each passing day find you growing stronger in every way and ready and able to do what needs to be done in order to bring precious Elijah into this world for God's glory! I can hardly wait to see his adorable tiny face! He will be beautiful as are all your other littles.
Love & Prayers,
Sandy
Thank you so much, Sandy! How gracious God has been to me throughout this pregnancy. Thank you for having kept me in your prayers. I'm praying for you and your family and Shaun! Love to you!!
DeleteJust prayed through your list. Exciting times ahead!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa! I'm very grateful to you!! Love and hugs!
DeleteOh goodness Trisha! Didn't you just tell us you were pregnant??? Praying. For the you, the surgery, your babe, and the waffle fries. Especially the waffle fries. After you get through surgery you'll really, really need them!
ReplyDeleteYes, Charlene, it seems like just yesterday!! I can't believe Elijah will soon be here. Thank you for your prayers. They are such a blessing!!
DeleteOh Trisha, I will be praying for you! I've had 2 C-sections and then a hysterectomy with the old-school vertical incision. I said they should have installed a zipper the first time.
ReplyDeleteXOXOXO!
Diane,
DeleteI can't believe the doctors haven't thought of zippers, yet!! :) Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. I'm so very grateful! Love and hugs to you!!
It's so useful to have really specific things to pray for you! I can't wait to read that you've had your little guy...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Rebecca! I can't wait to share (or have Ink share) the great news of Elijah's arrival. I thank God for your kindness!
DeleteTrisha, you are just beautiful. I love your hair. I'm SO SORRY I can't be with you during this time. I know God's in
ReplyDeletecontrol, and I have to rest in Him. I printed out your specific prayer requests so I'll have the list with me all
the time. You are so radiant. I can't be there to hold Elijah, so I'm looking forward to pictures. !!!! I'll be
patient though. Love to all the Poffs.
LOVE,
Mom
Oh, Mom, I know you so want to be here, and we want you here. We'll praise the LORD for His goodness and mercy and know that even in our separation He is working everything together for good. I love you and can't wait for Elijah to meet his MeMaw! xo
DeleteWhat a glowing picture of you!! Love to see Mama's who LOVE children. I am praying for all you listed. My dtr in love is expected to deliver soon. She was soo hoping for a VBAC but her blood pressure is going up and they are very close to doing a C-section. So that list is one I'll pray for both of you~
ReplyDeleteEven the prayer about the Chick-fil-a because just today we saw they are opening a new one about 10 minutes from the hospital. How funny!
Hoping you are as comfortable as can be these final weeks.
Much love, ~Cinnamon
Cinnamon, Thank you! I do hope your daughter-in-love is able to have a VBAC. Most of all, I hope she'll be content with what God chooses...I know that can be so hard! May you be blessed to soon welcome a healthy new grandbaby! :) Thank you so much for your prayers! Love to you, too!
DeletePraying for you Trisha, and anxious to see pictures of that beautiful new little man.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan! I know you are enjoying your precious new grandbaby and your prayers for us are a blessing!!
DeletePraying for you sweet friend. You look radiant and I can't wait to see new photos of Elijah when he arrives and hear all the wonderful blessings you will have to share with us. I printed this out so that I can remember and pray for each of your requests. I am praying this very night that you would not be anxious for anything-that your heart would be full of peace and that everything would go smoothly-no sickness and that sweet Elijah would be bone with a beautiful set of lungs to shout out to the Loud upon his arrival-scoring a 10!! Praying for you kiddos at home too and your hubby balancing it all between both places, home and the hospital. Love you and I can't wait to be able to see your photos and be able to hear about the birth. So excited for you and your family. Love you-hugs and prayers.
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Jill
Thank you, Jill! I ditto everything you've said. :) I love you, too, and I'm praying for you!! Sending hugs across the miles...
DeleteTrisha, I'll be praying for a smooth delivery with no complications! Oh, and I'm weird; I like the hospital food:)
ReplyDeleteAndrea,
DeleteCongratulations on your wonderful news!!! Yay! Thanks be to God!!!
And thank you for your prayers. I'm very, very thankful for them!! And yes, you just might be weird if you like hospital food. LOL! :)
Trisha you look BEAUTIFUL! I too, will be praying for you and your precious baby!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of questions, if you will?
What are your children's actual names? :)
And why did you have to start and keep having C sections?
All the best!
Love Lisa
Praying! Praying! Praying!
ReplyDeleteAnd sending hugs from afar! :)
Jessica
YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL! I am praying for you <3
ReplyDeleteI'm late to the party...but PRAYING for you now, Trisha.
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