Last Sunday, in the wee hours of the morning, an incredibly strong mama had to undergo an emergency C-section to deliver her baby boy at only 31 weeks into the pregnancy. Her high blood pressure had caused some concern the previous week so she was in the hospital on bed-rest, but it was a shock when the doctors told her there was no time and they had to deliver the baby immediately - 9 weeks early!
Because it was a surprise in the middle of the night, she did not have a family member by her side during this ordeal until the surgery was almost over. However, she was not alone as she lay there on the table praying her baby would be all right. God comforted her as she quietly sang a praise song behind the oxygen mask. Then she heard a small cry and the doctors brought him up to mommy for a quick kiss. Tiny Baby Preston was born healthy, weighing just under 3 lbs. and 15.5 in. long.
A week later, he is still the smallest of the babies in the hospital NICU, now at 2 lbs. 9 oz, but he is doing well and breathing on his own. He will likely need to stay there for 4 to 5 weeks to gain weight and strength, but his parents gladly drive an hour to see him and hold him for a while every day. The whole community is praying for this special family, who have met their firstborn much earlier than expected. He is a miracle.
His parents had tried to have a baby for years, but had met with disappointment and heartache. Then Brad and Amanda signed up to be foster parents two years ago and were soon given a newborn baby girl to care for with very little notice. Ali was born the day after our Johanna, and the two girls are now little buddies. Yes, Preston has a big sister who was able to be adopted by this amazing couple in her own series of miraculous events. It seems the joy of "official" parenthood opened up the womb, because Amanda became pregnant not long after the adoption.
Though the baby shower was still being planned, and the nursery still needed decorations for a boy, Baby Preston did not want to wait any longer to enter the world! It's been a whirlwind week for this family, but their joy is evident as they appreciate the precious few minutes they get to cuddle him in the NICU every day and anxiously await the day he can come home.
The path they are on is unexpected and the road ahead unknown, but with their love and all the prayers, I know this little guy is going to be a power house! His story has already blessed so many.
HAPPY 1 WEEK BIRTHDAY BABY PRESTON!
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| Amanda and Brad with their precious baby boy, born last Sunday nine weeks pre-mature. |
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