Surgery

I had surgery on Aug 11th at 8:30 AM at St. Lukes Hospital in The Woodlands. I had a hard time sleeping the night before, I guess I was just nervous. The morning of the surgery I was feeling pretty calm. I woke up about 6:30, took a shower and got some comfy clothes on for the day. Chris and I drove to the hospital and both prayed. I knew that the Lord would take care of me and baby, and I believe that he gave me a peace for that day. When we arrived to the hospital we checked in and went to the 2nd floor and only waited about 5 minutes before the nurse took me back to my room. Once in the room (pre-op area) I changed into the lovely hospital gown, and the nurse prepared me for the surgery. I saw Dr. Young and the drug dr before heading to the operating room. I was surprised with myself, I was a little nervous, but my prayers and the prayers of those who prayed were answered, I was confident in my Dr's abilities and felt a peace that all would be ok. The surgery was to sew closed my cervix. It is called a cerclage. It only lasted about 45 minutes and then I was taken to the recovery room. Soon after I woke up, Chris was there holding my hand and smiling. I was very happy to see him. I stayed at the hospital for a few hours and then was released that afternoon.

I am still recovering and am on bed rest. My niece Chelsie came to help out and Chris has helped allot. Being on bed rest is hard on him, he is not used to doing everything, but he is toughing it out. I am still on pain medicine and having cramps because of the surgery. Over all the surgery was successful so far, and we hope for a full recovery soon.