tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86937158829529311.post8962409487350349389..comments2023-10-24T04:49:49.000-05:00Comments on ARROWSPRINGS: Faith~ The substance of things hoped for...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466442501025166891noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86937158829529311.post-72304844517389073122010-04-11T19:18:53.473-05:002010-04-11T19:18:53.473-05:00Heather, what a precious and encouraging testimony...Heather, what a precious and encouraging testimony! Thanks so much for sharing. You and your sweet baby are in my prayers ((hugs)).Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08140019337976152398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86937158829529311.post-78890799236756421082010-04-11T17:31:15.180-05:002010-04-11T17:31:15.180-05:00Your faith speaks volumes to me. Praying for you d...Your faith speaks volumes to me. Praying for you dear friend!Annikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434412155710357765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86937158829529311.post-28633212236982358992010-04-11T17:07:52.638-05:002010-04-11T17:07:52.638-05:00Thanks for sharing this Heather! I"m going th...Thanks for sharing this Heather! I"m going through a situation with my 6 year old that I need a lot of faith for, and this spoke to my heart about God's sovereignty. I'll be praying for you and your new baby!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461444216319493264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86937158829529311.post-88896944419045028172010-04-11T15:43:06.184-05:002010-04-11T15:43:06.184-05:00Heather, I can't remember how I found your blo...Heather, I can't remember how I found your blog but this post spoke to my heart. <br /><br />You see we went through a very similar thing a little over two years ago. I got pregnant in January of 08 but didn't find out until March because I was bleeding very badly. <br /><br />Around 11 weeks I was actually admitted into the hospital because my doctor were afraid I was losing too much blood. An ultrasound confirmed that the baby still had a heartbeat and my doctor (knowing I was a Christian) said they would give me blood transfusions as long as the baby was still alive but that a miscarriage was very likely. Well the bleeding slowed and I was sent home. <br /><br />A week later another ultrasound showed that the baby was still alive but all my amniotic fluid was gone. I was sent to a high risk specialist who confirmed it and said again that I would probably lose the baby. <br /><br />I went back at 18 weeks still pregnant but another ultrasound was done and the fluid wasn't any better. They also found a two vessel cord which is linked to heart defects and downs syndrom and fluid on the baby's heart. We were told there was "a very slim" chance that our baby would be healthy and it was suggested we terminate. <br /><br />Fortunately my faith in God was strong enough that I didn't even have to think before saying no. I trusted God no matter if my child lived or died. Was healthy or disabled. He was in control and I knew that. So with much prayer and many tears we continued the pregnancy. <br /><br />My fluid levels went up slightly but then at 24 weeks my bag of water completely broke and I ended up in the hospital again. I was there three more weeks and if not for my faith it would have been unbearable. We still had no idea if our daughter would be born alive let alone healthy. And if she did we were told there was a good chance she would be deformed and would never breathe without a ventilator. Not to mention she would be premature and have those issues as well. To say we felt the odds stacked against us is an understatement. Medically there was no way our daughter could beat the odds.<br /><br />Olivia was born at 27 weeks. She weighed 2 lbs 1 oz. And by the grace of God she was off the vent in ONE week! Which is almost unheard of for ANY 27 weeker let alone one that went through such a pregnancy. The doctors had no clue what happened. They were shocked and in awe and had no explanation.<br />She is now a completely happy healthy toddler. She will be two in July and everyday we give God glory because we know He truly works miracles! He carried her through a pregnancy that should have ended her life and I know without a doubt He has your baby in His hands too!<br /><br />If you would like to read more about Olivia's story you can visit my blog. I even made and posted a video that helps explain a lot of what we went through.<br /><br />Sorry this is so long. Your post just really touched me and I wanted you to know that God can and DOES take impossible situations and make them wonderful! <br /><br />God bless and many prayers your way!<br /><br />http://dancingintherain-sassy.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Two%20Pound%20MiracleSassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003894605006561noreply@blogger.com