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I received an email from Jenn's husband while the board was down, and here are some excerpts from it. Jenn, Stephen, and baby need our prayers very much right now...
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...I figured this was a more direct route to the few people that Jenn talks to normally. We had our normal visit yesterday morning and the ultrasound showed that Jenn's cervix is much shorter than it was 2 weeks ago, and is starting to open. It is still closed for about 1.5 cm, but the course of action is strict bedrest. She was admitted to the hospital last night and we are expecting her to be there at least 6 weeks... Obviously the later the baby is delivered the better, so it may be a very long time that Jenn is admitted. We are doing ok I guess, considering the circumstances...
There are no signs on contractions and the amniotic sack is intact still so things look good medically as far as I know. Mentally and emotionally we are going to wear out quickly, but we'll get through... Feel free to inform anyone you think would have an interest...
Thanks, Stephen
some of you may not know that jenn and stephen had a beautiful, seemingly perfect, baby girl stillborn last december at 5 months. they are trying to do everything right, and my heart is breaking for them right now.
Please pray for them, and if you have any messages you want relayed, feel free to contact me or any of the admin. Thank you.
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Oh, my heart is aching for them as well. I will be praying that they make it through this ok and that Jenn and Stephen are handling things ok considering all that is going on right now.
Thanks for letting us know Jiffy.
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Oh my, my thoughts & prayers are with Jen Stephen, & baby.
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Update:
I spoke with Stephen about half an hour ago and the status is this. Jenn's cervix is continuing to thin and open, creating a "funnel" effect. The cerclage (sp?) is still in place and if it weren't for that, the cervix would have already opened.
now for the good news. they had an ultrasound and the baby is perfect, there are no contractions, and the amniotic sack is still intact with no leakage. IF Jenn can stand staying flat of her back for the next 5-12 weeks, AND labor doesn't start, it looks good for them. the are supposed to know more tomorrow.
I'll post the updates as i get them.
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Thanks for the update Jiffy, still praying for them all, all of the time.
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Praying with everything I have for that little baby to stay put! At least for a while longer. Lots of love and hugs and prayers.
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I'm sending many, many prayers for Jenn, Stephen, and their precious baby! May God watch them and keep them all in His loving hands!
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well, they made it one more day. i talked to jenn for about 5 minutes this morning. she sounds ok, just very tired. the emotional strain is the worst part... thank you all for praying...
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Little by little one day at a time!! Sending more Prayers to you Jen and baby!!!
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Each and every day is one more day the baby has to develope.
for Jenn, it takes so much more strength to sit there laying still than being up and doing things and going. May you find the strength to get through this all ok.
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talked to jenn this morning. she started with contractions yesterday, but they were mild. baby seemed to tolerate them ok, and it appears they were able to stop them. the medical team is meeting today to discuss options.
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She made it one more day!! Wonderful!! Jiffy what is the earliest they will take the baby? I mean at 19 weeks that is soooo early not even the halfway point yet!
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My granddaughter had a friend give birth to twins in Atlanta a few years ago... one stillbirthed b/c of a cord accident. The other was born.. I think they were at like 21 or 22 weeks. The baby was not quite 2 lbs. That same little baby went to 1st grade this year. She wears glasses, and is still a wee bit small, but not so as you would know she was so early. She keeps up with the best of them.
I hope this one is born MUCH later than that many weeks, b/c they had a long battle in the hospital after the baby was born, but please give them some hope. EVERY day does count.
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Thoughts are prayers go out to Jenn, Stephen and the little one!
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More and more prayers going out for Jenn. I hope the Dr's can come up with a way to stop the contractions and that the road gets a lil smoother for them.
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Oh, This must be absolutely draining for these poor parents. Please let them know we are all thinking of them! Praying for Jenn, Stephan and baby!
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Prayers indeed going to them!!Sending strength,hope and prayers for them
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Many prayers still going out for Jenn, Stephen and baby! May God hold all of you in His loving hands!
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My friend Kenne was very premature. He fit in the palm of his mothers hand. He was allergic to everything. His mom had to shave her head so she could be near him. He was allergic to her hair. She was told even though he survived being that premature he wouldn't live past 5 years old. Well he's in his 40's now. Medicine and technology are a lot further along than they were when he was born. Keep up the hope. I hope all turns out well for Jenn & her family.
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an update from yesterday:
it looks like jenn is in the hospital for the duration. if you have her address and want to send a card or anything that would be great. if you don't have her address, you can send it to me for forwarding.
also, bordom is her biggest enemy right now. but she is in good spirits and sounded much better. I'm going to try to call her again today, when i get off work.
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Well...with everything that Jenn has gone through so far, I'm relieved to hear that she will be staying in the hospital where everything will be monitored 24/7.
I better get a box packed up to send out first thing Monday morning. Gonna make sure that when she looks around that hospital room she thinks about all her friends from The Garden Helper who love her and are praying for her.
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~~~~~~>Has Stephen printed this thread out to her, to read, that might give her a few minutes of reading time...
Paryers and Thoughts of Blessings To the wee~one *may he/she set up camping inside Jenn* and for Jenn, for the endurance and Stephen for all the energy he needs to keep positive...
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he was going to print it. but that was sunday or monday. i didn't get to talk to her this evening, but i when i do, there will be a new update.
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I can not imagine the fear they must be feeling. I was terrified when I was induced at 34 weeks with Summer(she was 3pounds 5ounces, 16.5 inches long) I cannot imagine having her this early! My prayers go out to Jen, Stephen, and the jelly bean! Stay positive, listen to the doctors, and think baby. You are all in God's hands and He will protect and carry you through this time of uncertainty.
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Thank you, Jiffy, for the constant updates.
More prayers and thoughts go out to them!
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I talked to jenn today. she sounds a lot better, and this makes another week complete. stephen went back to work yesterday, and she sounded in real good spirits.
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That is good news Jiffy! Thanks for the update!
You are in my thoughts and prayers every day Jenn!
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