Homeschooling a Houseful

Jonathan's Story - part 3

11:26 PM, May. 31, 2006 .. Posted in Jonathan .. 2 comments .. Link

December 9, 1996

Monday was a hard day for us. I had a doctors appointment with an OB/GYN. Without going into all of the details, I will just say the visit didn't go well. The doctor basically wasn't concerned, even though he told my midwife over the weekend that I must see him on Monday. He says that I need to have another ultrasound and one weekly from this point on. In addition to that he wants me to go for a non-stress test weekly. I have an ultrasound scheduled for the next day and Dr. Garabedian (pediatric cardiologist) will be there. I left his office feeling very discouraged because of specifics that I feel would be dishonoring to the doctor if I share. I praise God that my friend Renee' came with me to this appt. Dan needed to work so he could take time off to go to the ultrasound. Renee' went to be my ears and to ask questions. As I walked out of his office I felt as though I had lost my mind. I thought maybe I was being overly sensitive and had lost my ability to be rational in the midst of this trial. Renee' soon confirmed that the doctor didn't treat either of us very well, it wasn't just my imagination.

December 10, 1996
Tuesday, the longest day of my whole life. The baby hadn't moved all day. Now this baby isn't a very active baby anyway, but today was worse than normal. While waiting for Dan to get home I have an awful feeling that it is too late, that the baby is gone. Renee' gives me juice and sends me to lay down and wait for Dan. We leave the house at 2:30 to go to the ultrasound. My midwife, Katie, has come to be with us for this ultrasound.

While looking at the heart of this precious baby, they can only tell us that it is one of three things. Dr. G. tells us the different possibilities and courses of treatement for each one. Baby could need surgery soon, and/or could need to be on a respirator. Or the problem could be a non-issue once the baby is born. Katie asks Dr. G. if we should go on with the pregnancy, trying to turn the baby and having a normal delivery. Dr. G. says yes. At his words I feel a moment of panic and immediately begin praying that if God wants this baby to be born alive that HE must do something. I have a very strong sense that this baby is dying in my womb and we must take the baby out if we are going to save its life.

Dr. G. and Katie leave and the ultrasound tech continues on with the biophysical profile that the OB/GYN requested. This is where we begin to see God move mountains. The tech finishes the ultrasound and tells us to wait in the lobby. He calls the OB and speaks to the on-call doc. The biophysical profile scores 6 out of 8. Actually he tells us that the baby moved barely enough to really count it and the score is closer to 4 out of 8. Dr. P. is on call and she sends us to the hospital for non-stress testing.
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