Elijah's Heart Journey: Doctors Appointments

Friday, December 30, 2011

Doctors Appointments

Not a huge update today. I saw both my specialist and my OB this week. We will begin to transfer my care to Hollywood Pres next week and get the ball rolling. It looks like baby Elijah weighs 2 1/2 pounds which is great and right on track. I am measuring a week ahead as well. One of my big fears is that he won't get enough nutrition and won't be big enough for surgery. So far, this has not been the case. The doctor at Hollywood Pres said that he would be small because of his heart issue so that just added to my fear. Only time will tell!

I hope everyone has a happy and healthy new year!

1 comment:

Amy BennettDecember 30, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Glad to hear all is going well with Elijah! You know, I know most OB's think HLHSers will be small because of their heart defect, but because it's one that doesn't really affect them in utero but when they get outside instead, I've seen PLENTY of bigger HLHSers. Bodie was 7lb13oz and that was at a scheduled c-section at 39 weeks. I have no doubt he'd have been over 8lbs if we'd let him wait till he wanted to come on his own. So Elijah might not be too small after all!
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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."