Happy New Years! We are happily welcoming this New Year ahead of us as we know it will be the year of our precious baby boy's birth.
We had another OB visit and ultrasound yesterday and it was probably the most 'routine' feeling I've ever felt, if that is even possible. No new discoveries found in the ultrasound this time and, in fact, things were really hard to see because little Samuel is getting so big now and is pretty well pressed up against my uterine walls. Even with his larger size, the sonographer reported that he is still very small. He is in the 3%-tile for his gestational age and weighs approximately 3 lbs / 5 oz. Regardless of this aspect, he appears to be thriving and well inside my tummy and that makes me so happy!
We are ~5 weeks away from our due date. The burning question came up during our visit whether or not we wanted to induce. We told the doctor we made the decision we did want to induce so that we could ensure we had a prepared setting for when our little Samuel made his entrance into this world. We want our own OB to deliver him since she already has strong familiarity with his condition. Also, we want to have the opportunity to speak to the neonatologist on staff beforehand so we can prepare him/her about our Samuel. We haven't decided exactly when the evaluation will happen after his birth, but we know the neonatologist's expert opinion will greatly help us with some of our on-the-spot decisions.
Our induction is scheduled for Friday, January 29th (~1 week before our due date). This is only 4 weeks away. The reality of Samuel's birth is now completely starting to set in for us. We are overrun with many emotions again.... feelings of excitement, a longing to finally meet him but at the same time having a very real fear of losing him. This is something we may never be completely ready for with any amount of planning or doctor's suggested prognosis.
We have purchased 2 newborn outfits for our sweet Samuel. One is for pictures after he is born and the other is his take-home outfit. I will remain optimistic of this possibility for as long as God allows us to. We know God performs miracles and it is all in His hands at this point. I feel way more comfortable and at peace knowing this.
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We love you guys and are praying for your whole family.
ReplyDelete"O LORD, you have searched me
and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue
you know it completely, O LORD.
5 You hem me in—behind and before;
you have laid your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, [a] you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,"
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
17 How precious to [b] me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
18 Were I to count them,
they would outnumber the grains of sand.
When I awake,
I am still with you."
Psalm 139
So we have Sammy pie's first birthday planned? This is going to go by so very fast.
ReplyDeleteAmy's psalm inspired me to write down for you our prayers being lifted up for you:
- that you and Dan have God's wisdom upon you
- the doctor exhibits grace and compassion toward you and Sam
- Josi's body remains strong and healthy through the process of pregancy, labor and delivery
- Luke will be able to cope with his mommy & daddy being occupied and ok with spending extra time with family members
- that the hospice team will provide staff that are able to provide the care and support you will all need in the crucial times
- God's grace to fall upon you 4 - that you will feel His love all around you at all times even in the most difficult moments
- that we as your family know how to support you and care for your needs in the coming days.
We love you guys so much
P.S. I found Johnny Cortes on FB and shared the blogsite with him. He sends his love and is also praying for you all.
We are all awaiting Samuel's arrival with loving arms and hearts. We know it is up to God what happens each and every day. We know God knows best and we will follow His lead. Josi and Dan, you are the pillar of courage and Christianity. You have given all who know you the courage to face life with strength and trust in God. You take care. I will see you soon. Both Luke and I will be awaiting for our family's little angel (Samuel) at the hospital. Love MOM
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