Yesterday I had a visit with my Ob-Gyn to check in on my c-section scar and healing. We discussed a bit more of what happened during birth.
Samantha's cord was not properly attached to the placenta, which is why it became dislodged and she began bleeding out in the womb. The condition is very rare, and is called a Velamentous cord insertion. My OB is a high risk OB; he and his partners have delivered over 10,000 babies. Samantha is the second VCI they have seen.
After doing a little research (bad idea) I found that the fetal death rate with this condition is really high. Most babies are stillbirth. I am horrified, yet also realize how insanely blessed we are to have this baby here with us.
So, my little Samantha, Mommy is so happy to have you and thanks God everyday for His many mercies!
You are a blessed Mommy! She is one lil' precious miracle for sure!!
ReplyDeleteI think it's amazing(but nto accidental) that her name Samantha being the englisized version of Samual meands 'God Heard'...well He sure did! He heard your cry for a healthy baby to mother, he heard all the prayers offered up for you and Samantha during your pregnancy, the difficult birth scanarios, the unfolding scary days and even now... and he heard that little girl from the womb! HIS hand was all over both you and her and HE certainly certainly 'heard'
Loves xxx
I cried when I read this - just more proof that when God is for us, nothing can stand against us! I can't wait to see how God's plan for Samantha's life unfolds. Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be beautiful.
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