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Jonathan's Story - part 2

6:42 AM, May. 31, 2006 .. Posted in Jonathan .. 3 comments .. Link

This took place on December 6, 1996

So here we are, feeling frustrated that all of our perfect plans are getting messed up. This baby is breech and God is showing me that HE is in control, not me. An ultrasound, I don't want an ultrasound. I hate being in a situation where the medical people get to be in charge instead of me. I go to the ultrasound, unwillingly, only to soon find out that this baby is breech because HE wanted to let us in on what was going on. This is where we really see God move in awesome ways.

I have had ultrasounds with previous pregnancies. Usually because I am so late. My husband has not always been able to go to them. I wasn't too sure I wanted him there for this ultrasound because I was afraid he would sneak a peek to see what the baby was. By God's design, Dan had the day off and I was convinced that he really did not want to know what we are having.

As the technician is doing the ultrasound she seems to hang around the area of the baby's heart for a very long time. Before we know it, in comes the radiologist to take a look. As soon as he walked in the door I knew something was up. Those were the longest minutes, waiting for him to say something. Then he very gently tells us that the baby's heart is enlarged on the right side. At this time he cannot see clearly what is causing the enlargement. He informs us that it could be one of three things.

We leave there in shock. I feel silly for being so upset about having a breech baby mess up my plans for a perfect birth. Things are really put into perspective for me. Now I just want to hold this precious baby in my arms, no matter what it takes.

It is Friday and we feel a little overwhemed on the way home. We figure we will not hear anything until Monday, it is going to be a very long weekend.

My midwife had already called and left a message before we arrived home. I talk to her and she informed me that she has already been in contact with an OB/GYN and a Pediatric Cardiologist. What a blessing to have such a wonderful lady who cares about us and didn't want us to go through the weekend without knowing anything. She was so helpful in telling us all the possibilities to prepare for. She said at this point we could go full term with this baby or we could have a c-section this week. Praise God I had my Christmas shopping done.

We began letting close friends know on Saturday. We hesitated telling too many people because we didn't have enough details. But through God's prompting we decided that we needed people praying so we had to tell someone.

We felt God's presence in such an awesome way all weekend. We had such a peace, we were scared and we cried, but all along we knew that God was in control. Dan and I together pray and give this child to God.

On Sunday Dan had to work and again my dear friend Renee' came to my rescue. She planned on spending the next 3 days with me while Dan worked. Little did she know that those 3 days would turn into more than a week. Another dear friend, Jackie came by and they let me get the rest I needed and helped get things ready for what is yet to come.

Renee' has had c-sections so she knew how to prepare for one. She made lots of lists and basically became my brain. She helped us to get organized and prepared for what was to come.

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1:12 PM, May. 31, 2006 .. Posted by chickadee
i'm hanging on every word. really enjoying this birth story. can't wait to read more about this special baby.

Waiting in Anticipation of the Rest of the Story!

3:56 PM, May. 31, 2006 .. Posted by Anonymous
Hi Liz!

This is killing me! I am waiting....hanging on every word.....wanting to know the end result! I can SO feel the anxiety, anticipation and great compelling you must have experienced....to pray!

I'll be back for the rest of the story!

Blessings!
Jana

Can't wait for the rest of the story

9:57 PM, May. 31, 2006 .. Posted by abcacademy
I'm kind of new around here but I bumped into your site and am looking forward to seeing how this story ends.