Surprise Induction
This post has been re-posted at Random Fodder, Novac's personal blog.
Our baby in February
You may already know that my wife and I are expecting our second child. We had a second sonogram at the doctor's request, and it looks like there is "restricted growth," whatever that means. The effects of this is that the baby is smaller than he should be, around five pounds, and will likely not thrive in the womb any further.
Long story short, we are heading in to the hospital shortly for my wife to be induced into labor. The doctors feel that the baby will be safer outside of the womb than inside. His due date was originally set for July 18, 2005. Thus, my wife will be induced almost a month early, but the baby is now considered full-term. Still, we are not prepared materially or mentally for such a sudden change of plans.
Please pray throughout the night and tomorrow that our baby is well and healthy, and also that my wife will remain strong throughout the birthing process. Thank you . . . your thoughts and especially your prayers are appreciated in this time.
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June 23rd, 2005 at 22:42
Thoughts and prayers going your way!
*thinks*
*prays*
*repeats*
June 24th, 2005 at 21:31
Hope all is well!!!
June 25th, 2005 at 00:06
Scott & Dora,
I was concerned when I heard Dora was being induced unexpectedly. I said a little prayer and will continue to pray for your baby boy.
Thinking of you both,
Kim
July 14th, 2005 at 16:19
I hope you find this comment…I had to sift through lots of (admittedly mostly entertaining) posts to reach my goal–the story of Dylan and, most importantly, pictures!
He is beautiful! Your wife looks wonderful and happy, and Sebastian will raise his little brother up right, I'm sure.
Congratulations to you four! (Well done, mom…) We look forward to seeing your new boy sometime in the coming months.
July 23rd, 2006 at 21:47
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July 23rd, 2006 at 21:49
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