Matthew Miguel, 10 hours oldMatthew Miguel was born at 5:20 a.m. on October 20, 2008. He weighed 7.9 pounds and measured 51 cm. The newborn baby was given an APGAR score of 9.1-9.5.
We had all hoped and prayed for a normal delivery. Being her official Lamaze coach, I was with my daughter in law, God-Given, from 11 p.m. up to 5 a.m., doing the childbirth breathing techniques together.
But after nearly 12 hours of intense labor, she had no choice but to deliver her baby by caesarian section.
We both knew it was the only thing to do. God-Given was really quite exhausted by this time and I know she had done the very best she could. As she was being wheeled into the operating room, I held her hand and prayed silently for her and the baby.
Weeping may endure for a night,
But joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5
The birth process has not been easy for God-Given, and I know that as new parents, their hearts may feel overwhelmed by their new roles and corresponding responsibilities.
Both First Born and his wife still have a long road ahead of them. But with every new season comes its share of hope and joyous expectation.
Indeed, this baby's arrival brings so much joy to our family.
My husband and I will be around to help First Born and his wife cross their bridges, to provide them with the support and guidance that they so need at this time.
First time parents are in great need of experienced mentors, and we will only be too happy to fill this role, if doing so will help them avoid some of the costly mistakes that we went through.
But I also know that there will be many times when we will have to stand back, and let God be the One to teach them what they need to learn first hand from Him.
2 comments:
I've been missing you, Maria! I figured with your moving back home and a new baby arriving, you would have little time to write.
Matthew is beautiful!!! My Fire was born on October 21st!!!
Blessings are overflowing!!!
With much Love!!!!
What an absolutely beautiful baby!!! Congratulations!
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