Good Evening, Friends and Family!
I just wanted to thank all of you who have kept me, and my family in your prayers, well wishes, and positive thoughts. We have felt them a lot and appreciate it so much. (Please keep them coming!)
I wanted to apologize for any concern that my post may have caused to anyone who did not see my comment about my bladder infection. I tried to not be too vague in my initial post (because I knew I would start crying from hormones, fatigue, and discomfort and say a whole lot that people just don't want to read) but realized soon after that it was the right kind of post to cause concern. For those who have reached out to me or my family in concern, thank you for loving me enough to ask, and again, I am so sorry for anyone who was afraid something had happened to me, my family, or our unborn baby.
So just to clear things up, I just want to explain what has been going on the past few weeks.
I don't like to blog to complain, and I hope that this does not come off showing such a sentiment.
First off, Baby Bird #2 is doing really really well. He/She has a very strong heartbeat and is the size of a peach and is already so loved and appreciated in our home. Going to the temple on our date night, I felt our little spirit very closely and it was so nice especially after the roller coaster I have been on with this pregnancy and I'm only at the beginning of my second trimester.
I thought that my pregnancy with Finch was difficult and it definitely was, but already, this one is proving to be probably the hardest trial I have faced, (baby is not the trial, my sick pregnant body is) and it takes a lot of encouragement from the Lord, my sweet husband, my little boy, and family and friends to get through the tough times.
I got a cold last month and just when I was over that, I got terrible sciatica to the point that I was on my hands and knees for 45 minutes waiting for Ben to get home. It took a few days for it to cool off and be uncomfortable but manageable. Then after that I started in with my major nausea that I had with Finch and now with this baby. It's terrible trying to eat when all I want to do is go into a coma for the next few months until I feel better. Then (Doesn't this sound like a soap opera? I feel like "General Hospital"/"Days of Our Lives") I got my bladder infection and that has been a lot to handle for the past week and a half.
First my antibiotic didn't work so I was prescribed a second one whilst still feeling sick. Then I got a major allergic reaction to the second antibiotic and woke up with hives, itching, and trouble breathing. Tonight I start my third antibiotic and I am hoping with all of my heart that it will be what I need to get over this hump and move on with my life.
We have been exceedingly blessed though. I have a great doctor who is so patient with me and has been trying all he can to get me better, and I feel very safe in his care. I have a very well behaved child (it's a little scary how well behaved he is) who lets me rest and just likes to play quietly beside me while I rest or snuggle (it's my favorite) and then, I have my incredible husband who does so so much to keep me happy, helps me to feel loved and comfortable, and who serves me every moment of everyday, and last but not least, I have a sweet little baby I can't wait to meet who I know is worth every day of pain, sickness, fatigue, and nausea. I love him/her already so so much.
I may be going through a very hard time but I have so much to be grateful for too and I just wanted to give a picture of what I'm dealing with so those who are worried may know that I may be miserable but very very okay. My family is safe, and we still have a little baby on the way.
Thank you so much for reading, for your love, encouragement and prayers in my and in my family's behalf. We appreciate it and feel it every day.
God bless :)
Love,
Liz Davies
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