We are once again overwhelmed by God's grace to bless us with another healthy child. On Saturday morning, December 27th at 6:01am, Amelia Kay was born. We had been cared for in Greensboro by a doctor's office that worked with women desiring to attempt a regular birth after a c-section. Since Samuel was an emergency c-section in Japan, and I had no post-operatoin reports, they have been wonderful to work with us. Throughout the pregnancy the doctors monitored various things and said that we should be good to go to attempt a regular birth again. David and I tried to prepare better this time also. We left for Japan at 15 weeks pregnant with Samuel and were unable to take a birthing/child care class. The hospital offered these so we spent six weeks preparing for an all natural birth.
On Saturday morning, December 27th at about 1am I had my first contraction with her. Then another and another every 10 minutes. I had similar ones with Samuel in the evenings for three days leading up to his birth and my water broke with him before the real contractions started, so I honestly didn't think this was the real thing. They wouldn't stop so I tried resting in between contractions, walking, various positions and a bath. I woke David up around 3:30am and he looked at my chart and said these are 3-4 minutes apart, we need to go to the hospital now!! David's mom came over to be with Samuel and we left for the Greensboro women's hospital which is about a 40 minute drive. We got checked in a little after 5am, I was at 9cm and they rushed me to a delivery room. After only 30-40 minutes of pushing, she was born at 6:01am. She actually came out waving with her hand on the side of her head.
We are truly thankful for the Lords hand of protection on us as we labored through and were successful at having an all natural birth after a c-section. Amelia was 7 lbs13 oz and 21 inches long. She was slightly smaller than Samuel which I'm very thankful for. This birth experience was so different than Samuel's. It was amazing to be able to see her, hear her, and hold her instantly. I didn't see Samuel until he was 3 days old, and then it was only for a couple of hours each afternoon during visiting hours in the NICU, until he came home at a week old. We are enjoying the experience of having Amelia from day one!!
My recovery has been a drastic change, like day
and night. I feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. This birth
experience has been a dream come true for me, and something I've wondered about
since the birth of Samuel. The Lord took care of us. We both were released
on Monday, December 29 after lunch and were thrilled to be reunited wih Samuel.
He doesn't seem to know what to make of her. The other night I sat on the couch
next to him and tried to show her to him. He looked at her and scooted to the
other end of the couch. But he's so sweet when she starts to cry in the swing.
He will sit down in front of her and sort of 'talk' to her. He even 'kissed'
her good night once.
We are truly thankful as 2014 comes to end. God has blessed and provided for our family.We are looking forward to 2015 as we continue to raise support for Japan and prepare for language school. We don't know what 2015 holds for us but we know who does and He will take care of us.
Please enjoy some pictures:
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| A few hours after delivery |
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| Snuggles with Dad |
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| Going Home |
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| A few days old |
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| At home!! |
Psalms 127:3 - "Children are heritage from The Lord, offspring a reward from Him"
