Game Time

February 19, 2019

We arrived to the hospital at 0730, and finally got a room around 1200. In case you didn’t know, hospitals involve a lot of hurry-up and wait. *insert eye rolls here*

We’ve had countless people from all different areas of the hospital filter through to talk to us. Seriously, I’ve lost count. They have all been wonderful and answered my numerous questions without complaint, but my room has a revolving door right now.

I’ve had my first round of two different chemotherapy medications, and started the oral steroids. I’m still feeling well physically, despite the medications, but struggling a bit emotionally today. Please pray for peace and comfort.

I’ll continue on steroids for the duration of my stay, but won’t get another round of chemotherapy medications until Friday.

Normal

We still aren’t certain what our “normal” will look like during this inpatient stay. Mike is going to try to bring Ryan up for dinner most nights, and we have been given approval for her to stay overnight a few days per week.

Call to Action

Please please please! If you do nothing else today, please pray for Ryan to transition easily from being exclusively breastfed, to bottle usage 100% of the time. She has always nursed directly from Mama, on demand, with the exception of a few days where I traveled for work. She will still be receiving breast milk, but not directly from the breast. Nursing from the breast is about more than nutrients! We nursed and cuddled this morning. I cried so much, but fought to live in that moment for as long as possible. Also, I’m so thankful I didn’t donate all of our stored milk! We have a very small supply. Once it is gone, we will have to switch to another milk source or request donor milk from local nursing Mamas.

Also, we have never spent a night apart. This is going to be hard for both of us, but so much more difficult for her. She’s not old enough to understand, nor verbally communicate her emotions. She’s going to be sad and mad all at once. Please pray for her every time you talk to God over the next few days.

Love ~ E