Yesterday, Hubs went and got a little procedure done in a sensitive area. I was anticipating him to be in a lot of pain but he's been pretty much pain free. He's hobbling around but he says it's a little uncomfortable but no pain. What a blessing. I was worried that I'd have have to take care of 3 kids and take care of a patient. I didn't realize how much he takes care of me because it seemed like a role reversal. I cooked dinner served him.. brought him ice... well I tended to his needs but after a couple hours, I think he felt was weirded out and couldn't take me serving him. I'm sure it's because I'm hobbling around as well trying to run up and down the stairs with a big belly. He felt bad. If I wasn't pregnant maybe he'd be milking it or maybe not. Times like this... I realize how blessed I am to have him.
This morning I was so prepared to wake up with the kids and tend to their every needs. But I woke up to Bunny and Lamb fighting and I realized that Bill got up with them and fed them breakfast and let me sleep in. Again, So blessed.
Bunny was very curious about the type of "surgery" her father went through. She was so worried and she was trying really hard to be a good nurse. It was so cute to see. We told her that it was not serious and that it's just very tiny cuts daddy will be left with. She asked where the cuts would be and we told her the truth and she said," EW!!!!!!!!!!! gross... that's so funny!" hahahaha she really is too funny.
While Hubs was undergoing his procedure, I couldn't help feeling a bit sad. I know that with four children, we are absolutely done having children. I guess, it's the finality of it. It's no difference than taking any other forms of birth control but I guess, I feel a bit odd about altering the body to prevent something that is a gift from God. Are we selfish? But then I know that this is the best course for us. We've thought and prayed about it for a long time and we know that this is the best for us. So really there is no reason to keep thinking about it because it is done.
Friday, June 13, 2008
V-DAY
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yes, you are indeed blessed, and B is blessed to have you as his wife also! and Emma is sooooo hilarious, and you two are very brave and awesome to share with her with honesty. reminds me of her comment about pills last time. :)
the Lord has been good to your family, and this difficult decision you made, you've done so with Him in mind. so many times, it's the process and not just the result that we need to honor Him, so i'm sure He is blessed by your decision. now, you just need to focus on this little child and her eager siblings. oh, as well as your wonderful hubby. :)
i found my way to your blog again!! It took me a couple tries, but i'm here! i just read your last post... about the snip-snip... wow... well, it sounds like you guys thought it through. so i guess we won't go through a pregnancy together?! hahahaha~ miss you, love you~
emma cracks me up. although i suppose i'd be pretty curious & concerned too if i were a kid. are we supposed to congratulate you guys on this occassion? is hubs going to mark it on your calendar and observe V-day everyday, in remembrance? hm.
glad he's ok! yesterday he asked how i was feeling. i gave him a quizzical look and said, "uh, fine. how are YOU feeling?!" you really do have a great guy!
by the way, a friend of our got the snip snip as well a few years ago (after kiddo #4 as well). the wife made and her friends froze maxi pads for him to wear after the surgery! ha ha ha! i don't know if he actually used them.
Yeah, B & hubby were talking about it together at the softball tournament Saturday. A lot of men in our church are getting it done or have gotten it done since it's less invasive for them. We've been talking about it too after this baby, but we'll see. Something about it being permament is kind of scary and sad.
A, you are blessed.
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