We were blessed with another sweet little baby last Thursday, July 16th, 2015. He weighed 4 lbs, 15 oz and was 17 3/4 inches long. He is healthy and thriving and we are so thankful that he is here! The Story ... The kids and I were heading into my 37-week appointment and I remember thinking "big boy was born at this stage in the game a couple of years ago ... I'm so glad this isn't the case this time because we are not ready!" Well, God had other plans.
Tests indicated that this baby was growth restricted - for reasons unbeknownst to us - which put him at greater risk for complications or stillbirth in the final weeks of pregnancy. The doctor strongly recommended an induction the next day. This was not good news - not only were we not ready, but my induction with big boy was so much more difficult than my other 2 labors. After talking and praying with hubby though, we called the doctor back at the end of the day to schedule an induction for the next morning. Still conflicted, I called my folks and mom decided to come that night since the induction was to be early in the morning. She arrived around 10:30pm, and around 12:30am we left for the hospital ... I had gone into labor on my own! Baby boy was safely in my arms about 5 hours later. Thanks be to God for such a precious gift!
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