A Layne Post
There are lots of things I could post about this week…
We lost a little boy at the hospital that we’ve known for a year.
My friend, Joanna, is suffering through her last days.
I got a new car and started driving in Africa for the first time.
We had 2 Christmas dinners with dear friends, who generously opened their families to us.
We may get to some of those things here soon, but for now I am going to focus on asking for prayer. I sat funny the other night, Christmas Eve, and somehow my back slipped out of whack; I knew the moment it happened. I have had previous back problems, but it has been quite some time now since I’ve dealt with anything.
At 2am on Christmas morning, after vomiting multiple times from pain, I decided we needed to head to the ER, where I was only given Tylenol. It gave minimal help. Since then I have pulled out my TENS unit, which sends small electrical currents through your back, giving the effect of a pain reliever without the chemicals. They are safe to use, even with Anaya, and honestly has been the only thing giving me the ability to cope.
Being 32 weeks pregnant makes everything more difficult. My OB is currently in Portugal celebrating Christmas with her family; however, she has made it clear I am welcome to call. I’ve wanted to give her the holiday weekend, and tomorrow I plan to call and talk with her, hopefully putting together a game plan of what our options are. Examples we’ve come up with:
Option 1: Try and find a Chiropractor trained in prenatal care in Nelspruit, South Africa, which is about 2-2.5hrs away, and drive there for treatment. If need be, stay a few days for multiple visits. (not sure if there is one available)
Option 2: Find a pain management medication that works and is totally safe for Anaya. (not sure if there is something strong enough I could take over a long period of time)
Option 3: Dealing with the pain and consider inducing at an early, but safe time for Anaya. (I feel like 4wks sounds manageable for me; I could count down and make it through painful days. 8wks does not.)
For now I am resting and taking things slow, trying to let my back heal naturally. We are praying for supernatural intervention. We are praying for wisdom and peace. Please pray with us. One specific area to pray for is sleep. Constant pain is hard enough; constant pain without sleep is nearly unbearable.
Thanks for standing with us. We’ll keep you updated as we make decisions and take steps forward. We praise Him and desire that He receives the glory through this situation.