October 12, 2007

  • Results thus far...Prayers still needed!

    The good news -- my blood panel came back all within in normal ranges, including both my blood sugar & cholesterol!!  YIPEE!!!

    The ultrasound was not nearly as exciting.  There seems to be a "markedly enlarged uterine fibroid" which extends to my belly button area and cysts on both of my kidneys.  Dr. Stephen Buckles seemed more concerned of the fibroid and asked me, "Are you finished having children yet?" My reply, "Nope, haven't started yet!!"

    They had me scheduled for a CT scan for Monday...I just hated waiting that long and having to miss yet another day of seeing my schools.  When I got out of Buckles office I immediately called the CT lab to see if I could move my appointment up.  I hadn't eaten that morning - just in case more tests/labs were needed, and that made it possible for me to go and get my CT this afternoon at 1:30.  Praise God!!!

    I've been anxious since Wednesday and just have really felt something more was going on than a mere bladder infection.  Although, further testing does show that I have a pretty extreme bladder infection!  Buckles even upped the big guns on my antibiotic to help that one out.  He also gave me something for my nerves.

    It was pretty scary realizing that the future of me being able to have kids could be riding on this issue.  But then God reminded me of my good friend Laura Edwards who is currently in Pennsylvania recovering from surgery to remove what they thought were 3 uterine fibroid cysts (turned out to be 15!!).  She found an amazing doctor, after everyone back here recommended a hysterectomy, who could remove the cysts and save the uterus.  I immediately called her cellphone.  Larry answered.  He said she was doing really well.  I then told him my news that I just got today.  Larry was so kind and said, "Libby, Laura's done all the research.  This guy is great and he's here if you need him.  You can still have babies and lots of 'em!!"  Larry's such a great guy...I even cried on the phone and he handled it pretty well.

    Who knows if I'll have to go that far to be treated.  But all in all, I know that God is good and faithful.  I think God's giving me peace...and that the nerve pill is starting to work. 

    Please keep me in your prayers.  I've always have worried about my age and having kids.  By the time we start trying to conceive I will be 36 and that will mean I'll probably be 37 when I have my first baby.  Another reason why I'm trying to lose weight so that I can do everything possible to see a precious bundle of joy in my arms.  I know that this is all part of God's plans...but sometimes the unknown is just plain scary.  I want to have a healthy, whole child and be healthy myself.  I guess God's just trying to line up my body.

    Thank you for being there for me!!

    God bless you all!!

Comments (12)

  • Libby, my prayers are with you.  I have several friends that did not have children until their 40's and they all seem younger because their children keep them younger.  You'll just stay younger than most mom's that have their kids early.     Peace and grace to you!

  • Well, my mom was 42 when she had her 10th child...

    Good to have friends who are there when you need them.

  • Libby--God is healing you and you WILL have children.      Maybe God is setting the stage for a miracle to show the world how much He loves you.    

  • Hey I just got this off of Dorky&Toto post.   Its a quote from some pastor.........He says,

    Live by faith not facts.   Facts will always tell you what your limitations are-Faith will always point to Gods limitlessness.

    Thought of your situation.   Keep smiling.  Keep beleiving...

  • I will definitely keep you in my prayers Libby!

  • I'm praying for you too, for your peace and your health!

  • He gives us the desire of our hearts!

    Fear not- only believe.

  • Thanks for the update.
    You are in my prayers too.

    Take care,
    "Susie" :0)

  • Libby, God is a  God of miracles.  I have 3 healthy amazing children...after having 4 go to Heaven in miscarriages.  GOD IS MORE than able !    You are in my prayers !  Find me tomorrow, 2nd service or O'Festing.

  • Missed you yesterday but prayers are going to God for your healing.   It seemed that yesterday about a half dozen people were telling me about a 'lung thing' or 'virus thing' or coughing.........I think all the church needs a massive healing service !!  By the end of the day, I was a little edgy about catching one of those 'lung things' as I am so susceptible to them, but I rebuked the thing and kept on hugging people !!  :)   

  • RYC:  'waiting' is not my favorite thing either.  I am a control freak, a "D" in Peri-ese!  Hang in there!  Remember, God is never late, just at times, rather last minute. :)     Praying, believing for all good news.

  • Your healing will be a testimony for the Glory Of God!!!!

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