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Post by Elle Rush on Mar 12, 2008 8:50:11 GMT -5
Well, friends... I have had a trying time as of late.
I am in my 15th week of pregnancy and in the past couple of weeks have experienced sudden and frightning bleeding.
I was diagnosed with a condition called complete placenta previa, which can be life-threatening to both me and also to baby.
I am on complete bedrest and it has been quite a stressful situation. The bleeding has occured 3 times and most likely will again throughout the pregnancy. The hope is right now to get baby to 24 weeks, where they can administer steroids to help lungs develop and deliver early. I will have to have a caesarian section, which is also scary for me, as I have delivered 4 babies naturally to this point. The risk is that I will have massive bleeding, possibly needing blood transfusions or that this will happen before baby can survive outside of me.
This is a very scary and uncertain time for me and my family. I have 4 other children and this is just a scary time for us.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers, I will log on whenever possible, but I wanted you all to know what is going on with me.
I did go through with my performance last Friday and we went on to the finals, but unfortunately, all gigs are off until we have this baby and beyond, as recovery from csection is rough.
Keep me & my family in your thoughts, please! I have never been through anything like this before.
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Post by PoetOfSerendipity on Mar 12, 2008 11:23:05 GMT -5
Elle.. Of COURSE you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope someone has hooked up your computer near your bedside. If you're to get complete bedrest.. you NEED it to keep from going stir crazy.
I pray for your safety as well as that of your unborn child and I hope that some AWESOME lyrics come out of this.... uhm... opportunity to spend some focused time thinking of music and lyrics. Just think of it as the sabatical you needed.
...and then once that baby is out.. and you're healthy.. I want to see you on american idol!!
Mike
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Post by AquarianM on Mar 12, 2008 12:59:53 GMT -5
My God, 'Elle, that is a rough break. I'll certainly be praying for the both of you. Please be very, very careful through this - and I'm right with Mike on the American Idol thing. Right now though, gentle poetry and gentle thoughts - you don't need any stresses.
Dan
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Post by Ken Corbett on Mar 13, 2008 7:15:08 GMT -5
Here are our virtual hands to hold, Elle. We'll make it through this, baby too. Just take it easy, think pleasant positive thoughts, and we're with you.
Ken
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Post by Elle Rush on Mar 17, 2008 10:21:44 GMT -5
awwww.... thank you for your thoughts & prayers guys!!!! This is the hardest and scariest thing I have ever been through. The hope of the doctors right now is to get me to 24 weeks, where the baby is viable and they can begin administering steroids to help baby's lungs develop faster. I go see a specialist on Friday, they have a high-def sono machine that will be able to see the hemorrage and condition clearer, & they may be able to tell me if this is a girl or boy then, also. I had never even heard of placenta previa before I was diagnosed, and I have what they call complete placenta previa. I believe the condition was caused because I had some issues after I had Marcus and had to go to the emerg. room for a dnc, which caused scar tissue on my uterusand where the placenta would normally attach at the top of the uterus. Basically, the placenta is on the bottom, instead of the top. The placenta is the organ that feeds the blood and nutrients to the baby. It is a rare and serious condition. It takes a lot to keep me down, and having 4 healthy children makes it harder for me to cope with having problems. I have also been able to pretty much maintain my normal acitivities, I have done everything in previous pregnancies from playing in bands to horse back riding. I have always been advised that anything I was used to doing could be done in pregnancy. & I am a very healthy woman used to just handling my own responsibilities. so this is especially difficult. I am having to have my family members come in almost daily to help with the smaller children and laundry and such. I have never before had to have help like this! Just keep me in your thoughts!!! & No, unfortunately I don't have a computer at my bedside, I would love a laptop but it's just not in the budget right now. I did get an upgrade on our home computer just 2 weeks before all this happened, when I was offline before. But, having 4 kids and one on the way and also looking for a larger home and being in bed have all made a financial impact that we are also struggling with. I am not out bringing in any money from music, candle making or anything else right now.  As well as family members driving in from 60 miles away to help out.. so it's all a bit overwhelming for us. Did I mention that Jackson & I made the finals in the music competition but the finals take place this Friday and we will not be able to perform? Kind of a hollow victory. It was a surprise that we even made the finals, the guy that was on stage before us was really good and had a huge following. I knew no one at this place, except my friend Angie that came with us. Just keep positive energy coming my way, I will make it through this!!!! |
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Post by PoetOfSerendipity on Mar 19, 2008 1:49:30 GMT -5
Just stopping by to see how you're doing and to leave you a hug.
((((((Elle))))))
I'm a pretty independent person myself (although my wife would argue.. LOL) so I know how tough it must be to just sit there.
You can still do that song writing though!! OR.. if you write music.. I have 2 sets of lyrics I'd love to see put to music!!
If there's anything I can do for you for entertainment Elle.. let me know (or anything else for that matter).
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Post by AquarianM on Mar 20, 2008 12:00:34 GMT -5
'Elle - sorry about the finals but now you have to make it to a different finals. That was not a hollow victory, you can try out again next year. Wow, do I wish I could send you a wireless keyboard & mouse right now. At least that would make all the computer stuff easier. Anyway, we all miss you and are pulling for you. We'll just have to hold down the fort and wait to hear you won again - and the little one too.
(((<<<(((hugs)))>>>)))
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Post by Elle Rush on Mar 29, 2008 10:56:51 GMT -5
Hi, guys. I just wanted to give you all an update.
I am still on bedrest, but have had no further bleeding (3 weeks as of Monday!)
My specialist said last Friday if I can go more 3 weeks of bedrest, they may be able to lift some of the restrictions. I have a hemorrhage that needs to clot. ALSO... guess what??
IT'S A GIRL!!! So, that is very exciting news for me, having 4 boys and my last little one is a girl. So, that was enough magic to keep me going for awhile.
Keep me in your thoughts & prayers, this bedrest thing is a tall order for me.. the hardest thing i have ever done,actually... I am not a sit still kind of gal.. LOL I am antsy but hopefully will pull through this with a healthy little girl in the end. She is beautiful, the sono pics from last Friday are amazing.. you can see all of her features, a little upturned nose and pouty lips. I am excited about the color pink, teaparties and dollhouses... lol after all of this time I am finally going to have a daughter!!
I have been writing some, not very cheery things I'm afraid, maybe I'll post some when I can. I can't sit on hard surfaces for more than a few minutes at a time. Things are more optimistic, tho!!!
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Post by AquarianM on Mar 29, 2008 22:58:21 GMT -5
Stay with it, Mom, I know how much you've wanted a daughter. This is good news, and we'll be here when you're having those tea parties.
Dan
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Post by Elle Rush on Apr 9, 2008 9:18:20 GMT -5
Hi, all! Well, I go again to Dr. today, hopefully will have some more news to share.
My dear friend from high school, Andy sent me my first baby gift- 2 PINK Chicago Cubs outfits for baby! LOL< now, that's a sweet gift! It cheered me up a lot!
I am hanging in there, I miss my music terribly. I have had some recent contacts/opportunities with music & recording that I had to turn down because of the circumstances, but trying not to be too down about it and hoping similiar opportunites will be there when I can tackle them! I will just have to work really hard once baby girl is here to get my vocals and body back into shape. Unfortunately, in music these days, a healthy body IS about as important as good music. I always feel better when I am at my best in all ways, anyway. I'm sure I'll meet that challenge, lol I have done it 4 other times, afterall! I am just anxiously awaiting the changes that will take place and the arrival of this child. All the boys are doing good, Brennon recently won an award through FFA & has decided a direction for his future.. he will be a sophmore next year and he wants to pursue a career in entomology (the study of bugs) and it's relationship to the farming industry. A very good choice, I think! Cody has also got some ideas about what he wants to accomplish- he wants to study gaming technology and create video games- LOL a great choice for him. He will be a freshman next year. Noah had an annual review at school yesterday & he has made so much progress. He also turned 4 yesterday, we are having a small gathering of just grandparents this weekend to celebrate. Noah is a really special little boy. He is autistic with many sub-challenges that coincide with that, like adhd. But, we have found him the therapies and such to make real progress and see light for his future. Marcus is a brat.. LOL no, he's just really spoiled. At 20 months, the world revolves around him and if I even tell him "no" he gets a boo-boo face and acts like I have no right to redirect him! LOL I think he will have the hardest time adjusting to having to share not only Mom's time with new baby but also the spotlight. He is a born entertainer that loves to sing and he also has a great sense of humor, esp. for such a young age.
That's my family right now! I am focusing on the positives, the outcome, the future for my children-- what a legacy I am building!!
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Post by Ken Corbett on Jun 5, 2008 7:03:35 GMT -5
Elle,
I know you're busy, pre-occupied, but I am thinking of you and wishing you the best.
If you can spare the time, let us know how you are faring.
Ken
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Post by Randacello (MirandaRae) on Jun 6, 2008 2:26:49 GMT -5
Take care of yourself and your family!!!!!
I'm sending good vibes your way.
HUGS!!!!!!!
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Post by Elle Rush on Jun 8, 2008 19:40:45 GMT -5
Oh, guys (& gal!!) thank you!!! I am doing FINE, MUCH BETTER now that bedrest is over, only about 8 weeks to go, so I am quite miserably preggers.. the end is always a challenge. Also, we have just sold our house & finally found another, much larger home and we move at the end of the month so I am excited about that, and it will be just in time for baby girl. So, yes, it's been a crazy time, but looking forward to some new and exciting things!! THANK YOU, ALL for thinking of me & my family!!! I AM preoccupied, LOTS going on, but will get back to some sort of normalcy in coming months. Luvs & hugs to all of you!! What's up with you all?  |
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Post by PoetOfSerendipity on Jun 10, 2008 9:34:42 GMT -5
Yes... I've always regretted that us guys never get the chance to experience that new life growing within us... kicking us, making us pee, etc.. LOL
(((Elle))) Glad things are going well though!! WOOHOO!!
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As well as family members driving in from 60 miles away to help out.. so it's all a bit overwhelming for us. Did I mention that Jackson & I made the finals in the music competition but the finals take place this Friday and we will not be able to perform? 