It’s amazing seeing the hand of God guiding our decisions through the pregnancy and birth of Josiah! The very day after the delivery Mellissa developed a condition called pre-eclampsia (Hypertension with protein in the urine). This can be life threatening, and the OB told us that if we had waited only 1 more day to have the delivery that Melly would have been in intensive care.
Additionally, upon delivery the OB discovered that Josiah was in a posterior position (his face was facing upwards, instead of down), and this would have meant it would have been difficult a very long and painful delivery if we had have chosen to try a vaginal birth.
It’s so reassuring to see God’s guidance throughout the decisions we have made. All I can say is PRAISE GOD!
Indeed, it must be comforting to know God on your side. I’m glad for you you find strength in your faith.
Hope Melly is okay, pre-eclampsia is a big issue. I actually wasn’t aware that you could develop the disease after the pregnancy. Must have been a scary experience. Good to know she’s well taken care of. Can she and the little one come home soon?
Josiah already 1 week old today - if time wasn’t already flying, it definitely will from now on!
Lots of love!
that sounds awful! are there lasting effects for melly? i take it there were no complications for josiah? i’m sorry to hear that you had such an unfortunate scare, glad to hear that all worked out fortuitously though…
hope it’s all going well!
xx
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Now you’ve got the fun ahead of you mate
And to think - the love you feel for Josiah, doesn’t even match up to the love God has for you. Pretty amazing isn’t it!
Posted by Dan L on January 11th, 2007 at 1:29 pmI get to see my mate’s 2 girls (1 and 2 yrs old) twice a week and its been cool watching them grow up. Learning to walk, learning to talk. Enjoy it mate. God’s special gift just for you and Melly