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God Really is in Control - Jonathan's story - part 1

11:00 AM, May. 30, 2006 .. Posted in Jonathan .. 1 comments .. Link

My sixth pregnancy was a different pregnancy. But any of us who have had more than one child knows that every pregnancy is different. In my mind I kept telling myself that I was imagining things. But as I passed my 6th month, I began to really believe that there was something going on with this precious baby.

Now, both my husband and myself believe that pregnancy is a very normal part of life. We know that things usually go along very well, especially if mom and baby are left alone. We read lots when we are pregnant. One of our favorite books is "Husband Coached Childbirth: by Bradley. Another great "eye opening" book is "The Silent Knife" by Nancy Wainer Cohen and Lois J. Estner. We have had wonderful delivery experiences previously, the only frustration being the medical people trying to do things we didn't want. We approached this pregnancy like all the others. Trusting in our Lord to lead in all decisions along the way.

As I enter my seventh month, my size is really beginning to concern me. The fact that this baby hardly moves only adds to my concern. At visits with my midwife, the position of the baby is usually transverse. Laying across my abdomen, making measurements inaccurate. I tell myself that all pregnant women think that something is wrong and spend lots of time praying for this precious baby.

At 35 weeks the baby is breech and my wonderful midwife continues to reassure me that it is normal for baby's to flip flop in moms who have had many babies. She has seen babies flip around until they are ready to be born.

At my next appointment the baby is breech and my midwife wants an ultrasound to confirm this. She then tells me about the version procedure that can be used to turn the baby if we need to. At this point I feel like my worst fears are beginning to become reality. She reassure me that this baby will turn. She encourages me that a version, if needed, is the right thing to do. I have 5 children at home and she says I really don't want a c-section. Katie (my midwife) is very reassuring and her nurse who is a Christian says she will pray for me. I leave her office in tears and schedule and appointment for an ultrasound.

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Jana

9:11 PM, May. 30, 2006 .. Posted by Anonymous
I'm waiting on pins and needles to hear the rest of the story!

I'll check back tomorrow for sure!

Thanks so much for sharing your story.

Blessings,
Jana