Baby Lake – My Warrior Princess,
Last Tuesday I was admitted to the local hospital so they could keep an eye on your heart.
After posting my blog and sharing it with my whole Facebook family and friends, I was in utter amazement.
The fact that we had a massive response from people who sent some of the most wisest words, heartfelt prayers, gifts, acts of service, uplifting stories and compassionate messages touched my heart.
I was in tears often while reading through HUNDREDS of notes from our old and new friends!
So many people have been praying for YOU precious baby girl.
Two nights ago I was having my 7th night in the hospital… and was in the shower.
You see I had established somewhat of a routine so that boredom wouldn’t arise too often… thanks to everyone I had a lot of reading and writing to do.
As I was in the shower I just began praying. I think I had avoided that actual “real talk” with God.
The one, where you begin to beg… over and over… and ask for His grace, protection, mercy and favor.
I begged Him to, “Please oh please Lord, Please protect our baby. Please help YOU survive. Please allow your heart to heal and to overcome whatever obstacle appears.”
It went on for a few minutes and I felt relieved as I crawled into bed.
You see My Miss Lake, you had a great heart rhythm all that day and a bit the day before.
Your SVT (tachycardia) was minimal – and often times non existent.
I knew that there were SO many people praying for you.
Literally – hundreds if not thousands of people were praying for my tiny little baby.
I cannot even wrap my mind around it!
The next morning we had a wonderful monitoring session.
You did not have ONE irregular heart rhythm, not ONE.
About 20m later one of the perinatologist visited and said things were looking GREAT and that WE COULD GO HOME!!!!
There was no reason to have a 24 hour hospital stay.
I can come in every day to have a sono and monitor session… since we live so close to the hospital.
I was in shock and so excited!
I could go home and hang with your siblings, live somewhat normally (sans coffee, but hey I kicked that habit while in the hospital) and enjoy our home, grocery shopping, and being a mommy and wife… for just a little bit longer, before you are welcomed into this world.
I fully believe that the power of prayer from EVERY SINGLE PERSON who has included us in their intimate conversations with God, covered YOU in His favor.
The nurse that morning had been my nurse the day before as well – both on great days!
She came in and said she had reviewed your previos sessions and said,
“She looks like a completely different baby.”
This really solidified it for me. You were a different baby.
You’re fighting already, people (and of course God) are lifting you up, and I believe you will be well, my sweetheart.
I leave in an hour to have our first visit to see how you are doing.
My sleep last night was a little rough, just out of concern… but every single moment I woke up you gave me a little reassuring kick.
Whether it was 12am, 3am, 5am or 8am… you said, “Hey Mommy, I am okay!”
Thank you for that, because that is something else that isn’t “typical.” 🙂
Most of all I am thankful for all of our wonderful family, friends, and “strangers” – who are now attached to us forever.
I cannot say enough to show how grateful we are. Paul and I will one day pay this forward, you all have taught us so much.
Just in one little week we experienced friends picking up family from the airport, dropping off parking passes, bringing food and hanging out with us, the gifts, the flowers, taking care of the breast pump rental, picking up our girls and taking them to the toy store, wanting to start a fundraiser, the baskets of goodies, setting up appointments for us and buds hanging out with Paul – for brotherly love time.
We are humbled and blessed, beyond measure.
I know the road is still long and winding and things may come up that we are not prepared for, but just this past week has been a testament to everyone lifting us up in prayer and positivity.
My heart, my gratitude, my love goes out to each and every one of YOU.
A friend recommended I visualize you… so I have been visualizing us – snuggling up, you laying on my chest or next to me curled up in the bed.
I do see you.
Lake, hang in there and I will be seeing you!
.love.
Mommy
I wanted to share a visual of her heart rhythms last week, the “upper blue lines” are her SVT rhythms:
These are from the past couple of days, notice the consistent blue line with minimal jumping.
God is mighty and fierce! He can move mountains!
Oh Arden! i’m so glad to read this wonderful news! God is so amazing!
I know everything will just get better, and we will keep seeing His glory manifest on Baby Lake and on your family
as He has showered His grace and mercy all over you!
I don’t know you, but my heart is with you and the entire Jenkins clan, in our prayers always!
Isabel
Praise the Lord! You were on my mind last night, and I was praying fervently for you all! I’m so glad you can go home. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Seriously anything!
I’m so glad to hear this amazing news, Arden. I can’t wait to see your beautiful baby girl! David and I will continue to pray for the Jenkins family as you all take this journey together.
Wonderful, amazing, spectacular news!
That brought me to tears. Such happy news!!
Thank you for sharing this update. Continuing to pray for your sweet family!
Praise the Lord! What wonderful news and YES, the power of Prayer is so amazing!! Will continue to lift you all up in prayer!! Hugs from Conroe, TX
Incredible news!! These tiny little miracles are strong and fierce. With the faith and trust in the Lord anything is possible!
This is amazing news Arden! I am so happy to hear that Lake is telling you she is okay! She wants to stay cuddled up in your belly just a little longer! Prayer works wonders and I feel more ease just knowing that you and your family have a little more peace. Love yall and I just know that everything will end up wonderful and Lake will be healthy and beautiful just like her older sisters and bubba! XOXO
Truly amazing!! God bless y’all!! Can’t wait to see the pictures of miss Lake!! Thoughts and prays being sent!! ❤
What an incredible testimony! Thank you Lord!
So happy to hear that you got to go home and that Lake is improving. What a prayerful relief. So blessed beyond words to witness the glory of God working right before your eyes! Many many continued prayers for you, Lake, Pierson, Parker, Edie, Paul and all your extended family, too. <3
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This is truly amazing <3 I'm so happy to see the improvements on her SVT rhythms, I will continue to pray for Baby Lake & your family 🙂
i am a fb fan and have been following your blog….amazing news!!! god bless you and your family and am so happy you get to go home and be with them again!!
xoxo
Everything is going to be perfection. Just fine… feel the love surrounding your family:)
This is so amazing Arden!! So thrilled for you guys. Best wishes for continued improvements and miracles 🙂
Incredible story! The power of prayer is amazing, and God is clearly answering with a big huge ‘Yes’ to those being said about your baby girl. 🙂 I’ll continue to pray for Baby Lake, and for your entire family as you near her birth. 🙂
Praise God!! So glad you are home with your sweeties! God’s miracles are mighty! His loving hands are wrapped around Baby Lake. She is ready to fight! Love you, miss you and really hope to talk to you soon! Praying everyday!
Wow….our God is an awesome God! So excited for you to be able to be home and not in the hospital while you await the arrival of baby Lake. I will keep praying for all of you. Hugs!
So happy for you!!!! The power of prayer is amazing. Standing with you!