"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
1 Peter 5:7
Hearing anything but a positive report about your child, much less newborn infant, no matter how mild or severe can rip at a parents soul. I had a very difficult time when Parker Penny was diagnosed on her first day of life with hip dysplasia.
But we went through the treatments and check ups and after a good 3 months of Dr.'s visits, tears, and frustrations, her last ultrasound showed the pavlik harness had done its job and her hips were looking normal. "Come back in 3 months for an xray," her orthopedic surgeon said.
I rejoiced at a healthy report of her hips; but fear and anxiety are slowly creeping in as we get closer and closer to next Monday's check up where she will get xrays of her hips. A positive report would mean her hips are still in place and the sockets are forming correctly. A negative report would likely mean a rhino brace, and possibly surgery and body casting.
Every single night when I nurse her before bedtime I pray and pray and pray that God has finished his work and she is completely healed. (Children with hip dysplasia have to continue to get checked into adolescence as the hips can still shift).
In the past I've let fear and anxiety paralyze me...I'm trying desperately to maintain positive and rely on God's word and let go of the things that are beyond my control. The truth is, I'm scared. But I know my Lord cares for me. And he cares for Parker.
If you're the praying type, can I solicit your prayers for this sweet baby girl?
I understand the feelings. That is one of the verses I have been meditating on as I prepare for labor and delivery and feel afraid and anxious about it all. Another good one is Isaiah 26:3.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for Parker!
my baby girl had the same problem but a different brace. she wore it for 3 months which i thought would never end and now at 9months i cant even remeber how hard it was to change and dress her! just keep your head up.
ReplyDeleteSending positive thoughts to you and that sweet baby. : )
ReplyDeletesending prayers for sweet Parker.
ReplyDeletepraying praying praying!!! :)
ReplyDeletePraying for you Mama! God has already done miracles, He will continue to pour out His love and power on your beautiful girl! She already has an amazing story. So much love to you!
ReplyDeletePraying for you and Parker! I have fear/anxiety about Max's potential thumb surgery too. Our most recent conversation with the dr was to wait until he is at least 1 ... waiting makes it so hard!
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for you - I thought I had a handle on fear and anxiety until my son came along. Nothing in this world makes me worry like my baby. You and your sweet girl have my prayers!
ReplyDeletePraying for you & Parker! God's plan is perfect. He created her & He will continue to do His amazing work! She's Awesome! Praying for peace for you, sweet lady! Love you guys! :)
ReplyDeleteThinking about you and Parker and your upcoming appointment. I have a feeling inside me that your sweet girl will be just fine! Medical conditions, complications, etc etc etc are my BIGGEST fear about my future as a mother. I don't think I'll have a problem raising a child but the chance of something being "wrong" in any way is terrifying! You are doing it all with such grace Ruthy!
ReplyDeleteWhen she smiles she looks so much like you!
ReplyDeletePraying all goes well at her appointment next week!!
my prayers to your sweet little Parker. Lord is working and don't be afraid of anything. Just like the quote reads "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you"
ReplyDeleteamen!
Praying. I feel the same way about my children, when there is any issue, even some thing small.
ReplyDeleteI understand that feeling all too well. I pray that Parker's x-ray is clean and she's ok! My newborn ( one month) was diagnosed with Laryngomalacia, an underdeveloped larynx flap. He breathes funny but doctor said they grow out of it and the larynx eventually gets stronger. Nonetheless I cried and blamed myself because he was early And my body couldn't tolerate prenatal vitamins while preggo.
ReplyDeletePrayer for divine mercy on Parkers life and health!
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