Raising Arrows to Impact the World!



Psalm 127:3-5

Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

We are not in Kansas anymore!

It has been awhile since I last wrote.  It is ironic that on the last day that I wrote to you was the day our precious little one made his debut!

So what about Kansas you say.  Many of you know that my original goal was to have Zechariah at home.  We spent more than 2 months planning and purchasing all the supplies to have this little man in our front room.  We went as far as getting all the medical supplies and the birth tub.  My heart was set.  I began practicing and following exercises to help me prepare. Again, I say my heart was set on a home birth.  My children were going to be there with me.

On that morning I was excited my midwife was coming to the house and we were discussing the where and how the birth should go.  Those of you who know me, know I love a plan well executed.  Half way through the visit we began the actual medical portion of the visit.  Desiree began to listen to the babies heart rate, immediately she said she would like to call the hospital and see if we can have an ultrasound.  I did not pick up on the cues.  I just said,"ok."  She told me to call Adam and have him meet us there.  Half way through the call I asked her if she really felt important for him to be there since it is a pain for Adam to leave work.  She insisted.  I still missed it. 

Desiree drove me to the hospital.  When we arrived they immediately checked me in.  That was a first.  I could not help but noticed that Dr. Dion was there.  Tell me that isn't God.  (I love her, she was my OB with Hannah and most of my pregnancy with Zech.  The main reason we decided on a home birth was because of the H1N1 scare and the fact that my kids could not be at the hospital.  It was much later that I fell in love with the idea of being at home.)

In the Triage they informed me that since Dr. Dion was on call and their records still indicated that she was my Dr. I could have her! :)  Again, tell me that isn't God. 
The nurse could not find Zech heart beat.  It took her more than 10 mins and finally Dr. Dion came in with the ultrasound machine to find it.  Once connected I could see the concern for the first time.  (Duh!)  They immediatly called a perinatologist.  He informed us that the baby had a heart arithmyia.  Which means his heart beats at it's on pace.   Too be continued...