Hannah: favored grace
We chose the name Hannah because we knew no matter the outcome that God in his loving grace had chosen this path for our family. Believe me, we will need the daily reminder!
I was laboring all day yesterday and by evening it was getting painful. We arrived at the hospital (me, Adam, Mom and Ellie). I was in active labor at 5-6 cm. I was prepped for the c-section and at 12:06 on August 7, Hannah Grace was born.
Hannah did not try to take a breath after birth and was intubated. She was clearly floppy right away, with some similar signs to me and Adam: floppy legs, wrist drop, curving in feet. Wow, it is hard to describe the moment that my prayers went from "please crying baby, please crying baby" to just "breathing baby."
Hannah was settled into the NICU and I into recovery. After an hour or so they were able to wheel me (along with Adam, Ellie and Mom) to the NICU to visit Hannah Grace. The sights and sounds were so familiar- in both a good and bad way really. Hannah was stable, breathing on a ventilator but not needing any O2.
I've been down there again this morning and she is still stable. They have turned down her vent settings a little and she has done well, so that is a good thing. At this point it is assumed that she has what Ellie has. We are just praying that she will have a lesser form.
Please pray that she will not need a trach. That is such a burden and we would love to be spared everything that goes with having a trach. Please pray that Hannah would continue to improve, whether it is in little ways over what Ellie has, or in huge ways too.
We're all still in shock here. It is hard to express emotions and disappointment.
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We all love you and your family. The prayers will not stop.
ReplyDeleteOh Emily! Praying for God's healing grace to help you deal with all of this. We're all here to help in whatever way we can! Love you guys- Kelly
ReplyDeleteOur prayers never stop! Please call if we can help in any way! RAch
ReplyDeletePraying unceasingly for your family! God Bless! Love,
ReplyDeleteLoving all of you, thinking of you, praying...
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Emily! I cannot even imagine how you guys are feeling right now. We love you and are praying for you. You and Adam continue to be such an inspiration to us. I can't wait to meet sweet Hannah. Love the name! <3 The kids made drawings for you.
ReplyDeletePraying for little Hannah and your family (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteOh, Emily and Adam! Your family remains in my prayers. I hope, too, that Hannah will continue to improve.
ReplyDeleteEmily and Adam -
ReplyDeleteTrusting that God's grace will be sufficient for you today and the days to come. Praying, praying and praying more for you and little Hannah and your entire family. There so many that love you and care for you.
Prayers for your entire family- especially sweet Hannah!
ReplyDeleteEmily and Adam, I love the name and am so sorry that Hannah is not well. I pray for you all and for a Peace that passes all understanding for your family.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking reading this! Congratulations on precious Hannah (LOVE the name!) and we are praising God she is here safe. VERY heartbroken with you that she is having such similar issues as Ellie. We are praying non stop that she will make improvements and that she will NOT need a trach! I'm so sorry that this is happening and I'm praying really hard that the Lord will surround you with so much love and comfort right now! HUGS and MANY MANY PRAYERS!
ReplyDeleteLove in Him~ the giver of Life,
Chuck and Laura Wiese and family
Lifting you all up in prayer. Love you so much.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to meet Hannah Grace. What joy and sadness for your family. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI will pray Hannah will improve daily, what a beautiful name for her. Pray for you and your family as well, in the happiness of a new child and yet the disappointment of what lies ahead for her Please God may it not be as severe as Ellies.
ReplyDeleteWe have been praying for your family and will continue to hold you up in our prayers. May God give you courage and peace in the coming days and my He supply all your needs.
ReplyDeleteI heard about you and have been praying for you from Brittany Hunter. Find shelter in God's arms - He will comfort you and guide you. You must be very special people to be chosen to parent these special children! God's plan is not our plan - embrace God's plan relying on His grace. God bless you all,
ReplyDeleteKaren
Sending you prayers, love and strength. There is purpose in everything.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and prayers, both. If I can help in any way let me know. I can take the boys sometimes if that would be good...
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Pat's. Please know that you all are in our prayers. Our hearts ache for you, but our Father's concern is much more. With love and prayers, Sylvia Hill
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new baby girl! Hannah is such a beautiful name. I am so very sorry that she seems to have the same issues as Ellie. I am hoping and praying that they will be less severe. I continue to be amazed at your faith and strength.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing pictures of Ellie's beautiful baby sister Hannah! While I'm of course sorry she has health issues similar to Ellie's, I know God gave two loving, caring, wonderful parents two beautiful baby girls who needed some special care. Will continue to pray for you and your girls and their big brothers, too!
ReplyDeleteGuys,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you. We cannot wait to meet little Hannah. I remember the love we had for the other three when we first met- and we look forward to meeting Hannah.
Of course, we will continue to pray, and seek God's grace and mercy concerning the medical problems. But remember- a gracious savior got you through this before, and he can do it again.
With love.
I just posted a request for prayers for Hannah and Ellie and the rest of your beautiful family on my blog: Krys' World (http://krysworld.blogspot.com/2009/08/someone-needs-your-prayers.html). Please don't read the rest of the fluff - I think this post is the most important one I've ever written.
ReplyDeleteVedra family.. what an emotional day. Hannah Grace is such a precious, beautiful name. Remember, so many people love you all and are uplifting your family to God... We are praying for strength, peace, and encouragement thru big or little miracles for your family.
ReplyDelete(I am in and out of the hospital a lot, but I will specifically be staffing the neonatal next weekend (Aug 15, 16). Please let me know if there's anything I can do.)
"My grace is sufficient for YOU." Hannah. You are favored in deed. Loving and praying for you.
ReplyDelete"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." Jeremiah 29:11-12
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you all.
We are friends of your parents and will be praying that you are resting in God's righteous right hand. "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." Pr. 3:5-6
ReplyDeleteMy prayers for Hannah Grace and her loving family.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers have never stopped for you. May God give you the strength for each new day. Gord & Mary
ReplyDeleteDear Emily and Adam,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new daughter. What a beautiful name. We are praying for healing for both of your girls, and especially that Hannah's problems aren't as severe.
Love, hugs and many prayers, Julie & Philip
Congratulations on this sweet blessing. Hannah is precious in God's eyes and His purposes for her - for all of us - are clear to Him. We are praying for all of you!
ReplyDeleteEmily - please try to not overdo (so easy for a busy Mom). A pillow over your incision is the best way to lessen pain from coughing, sneezing, laughing, etc.
I'm a friend of Lydia's, so I don't know your family personally. But I have been following your blog since the birth of Ellie. Our Iowa family (and even extended family) is praying for your family everyday. Strength, love, congratulations and support being sent your way.
ReplyDeleteWe are continually praying for you, for peace and comfort that passes all of our understanding. Love you guys. (Love the name!)
ReplyDeletePraying for peace that passes all understanding for your family. Though we don't understand why this is happening again we know that God understands and only He can give you the peace in your heart to get through this once again.
ReplyDelete"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
ReplyDelete2 Corinthians 12:9a
This morning I walked into the dining room and Anna was praying with Watson, "Dear God, be with baby Ellie and her new little sister..."
ReplyDeleteAdam, Emily and family, We are praying for all of you. God will give you strength.
ReplyDeleteI pray that you are surrounded by God and His people. God Bless you!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Baby Hannah Grace!
All 6 of you are in my prayers. Your strength is incredable and can only be God given. May you find some rest and comfort in the days to come.
ReplyDeleteBelieving God for a miracle in the lives of your precious daughters.
ReplyDeleteAdam & Emily, I haven't met you but have heard of you from others in the area and my husband knows you (Steve Carr). My tears go out for you, how difficult this must be. And yet, how awesome to think that the Lord has ordained this for your good; may He continue to grow you and give you and your family strength. May He provide healing to your precious little girls.
ReplyDeleteCrystal Carr~
(Love the name - we just gave birth to our own little Hannah Grace on June 21st.)
My sister Tammy told me about your family when Ellie was born. How happy I am that God has blessed you with little Hannah and I applaud your faithfulness to Christ which NEVER returns void. Lift your eyes! He will bless you both as you raise your family for his service. God is mighty and will give you strength for the days ahead. He will cover you with his feathers. May he use these lives of these precious girls to break the stony hearts around you. May he give you joy and healing in this time of weariness and disappointment. Nothing - not one thing is impossible with our God. We are praying for you night and day.
ReplyDeleteEmily and Adam, Congrats on your sweet Hannah and her safe arrival. Many prayers for some answers and many improvments over the next few days. If there is anything you need...hugs mama!
ReplyDeleteKristi
Congratulations on the birth of Hannah Grace! What a beautiful girl born to a beautiful family. She will be in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteLois
My heart breaks for you and all you are going through. I continue to pray for a miracle!!!
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