Hope for Baby Bennett: We have a birthday!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

We have a birthday!

I just got back from my 35 week appointment. Baby is still nice and high and doesn't appear to be coming anytime soon (a huge relief considering the cramping and contractions I've been having). And the c-section has been scheduled for Tues, Feb 16th (4 weeks from today)! Looks like baby will be born on a Tuesday, just like Mommy, Daddy AND big sister Sierra!
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Kathy BakerJanuary 19, 2010 at 6:44 PM
Good luck I will be praying for your family!
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UnknownJanuary 22, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Amy - You have handled this with such grace and strength. Our prayers are with you....
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AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 9:25 PM
I am not sure how I stumbled on your blogspot but so glad I did. We had our first grandchild in October 2009 and he was born with Tricuspid Atresia, plus his heart is on the opposite side. So we can totally relate to what you said about one little baby make a family whole. He is doing well. Scheduled to have part 2 of the Norwood next week. Please keep him in your prayers also. I have a site for him at www.caringbridge.org his name is dylanpatrickconnorparsons. I didn't realize at the time we would have to type it all in. Hope you enjoy and we will prayer for your family as well. Meredee
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The Chosen Mothers by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. Did you ever wonder how mothers of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen?

Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia. Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint Gerard."

Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a child with cancer." The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy." "Exactly" smiles God, "Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."

"But, does she have patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it." "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has it's own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy."

"But, Lord, I don't think she believes in you." No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps -"Selfishness? is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take anything her child does for granted. She will never consider a single step ordinary. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty, prejudice...and allow her to rise above them." She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side." "And what about her patron Saint?" asks the angel. His pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."