October 19, 2005 10:11 PM
Presenting . . . Nathaniel
Wonderful news!
A MommyLife reader - who I met in person when I spoke at her MOPS group - just had her third baby! What makes this especially exciting for me - and for some of you - is that way back in July, I posted this question from her:
Also, do you have any advice on getting ready for child birth? My 3rd is due in 12 weeks. I had a difficult time with my oldest (40 hours of contractions) with a lot of weird things happening (like the doctor's shift ending when I was ready to deliver). The second one was better (midwives and he was only 5lb 12oz.). I would love for this time to go smoothly, but I am not sure what to do differently.
Many of you took the time to respond with your very best advice on Labor and Delivery Tips, which Angela acknowledged thus:
Thank you for all of your good advice. My first child birth experience didn't go as I had planned. I felt like I had let God down (I panicked at the end) and I felt like God had let me down (by not giving me enough grace to stay calm). Through your comments I have learned that I can have my plan, but I need to let it turn out the way God has ordained (I can't control it).
I think all of you should know that God honored all your offerings. Angela had her precious little baby Monday and emailed me today:
We had Nathaniel Isaiah on Monday. Everything went really, really well. God answered all my prayers about an easy delivery. I had about 1 minute of real pain.
Now tell me you don't deserve a medal for taking the time to reassure another mother! Well, maybe not a medal - but but how about a picture of sweet little Nathaniel:
MommyLife readers please note - I am delighted to post your announcements here!
Comments
That is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Molly | October 20, 2005 2:02 AM
Welcome sweet baby. And thank you for sharing God's kindness to Angela's need.
Posted by: floorplan | October 20, 2005 8:39 AM
WOW!!! I was so surprised and happy to see this article and Nathaniel's picture. I have to say that the delivery went SO WELL I could do that again. I kept thinking to myself, "This doesn't hurt very much."
God gave me the verses from Psalm 34 "I sought the Lord and He answered me, He delivered me from all of my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant. Their faces are never covered with shame."
I would say them if I was nervous or scared or feeling any pain. Of course, I had an epidural, but the other 2 times it didn't really work (I know that now). I thought I just had a really low pain tolerance since it seemed to help other people.
I have learned so much since my first baby. With my first one I really would get frustrated (with him and myself) when he didn't follow what the books said he should do. This time I keep thinking, "Well the guy is just getting used to breathing. He has only been here for 3 days. He is learning to eat, be up right, and see. Not only has he just been through a delivery, he had a circ, shots, pokes. Give him a break."
I have so much more grace for him. That is why God told us to give a double portion to the oldest- to help make up for all our mistakes. Thank you so much for all of your support. Choosing Home and Mommylife have been a big part of this pregnancy and how I am parenting my children.
I want to encourage all you who are still pregnant. With all the aches and pains of being pregnant, it is easy to forget it is actually a person growing inside you. It is such a miracle- but you don't see it until he or she is born. You can only see your side of life. I keep looking back and saying "I wish had known it was this little guy. I would have been so happy if I had realized what a sweet baby was inside me." The discomfort and worry were nothing compared to the joy I feel now.
Thanks Barbara!
Posted by: Angela | October 20, 2005 6:04 PM
