So far God has answered our prayers. Melissa’s blood pressure did go down, but we must continue to pray that it will stay down.
Here’s the deal: Melissa’s body is done with being pregnant, so the midwife believes that the best course of action would to be to aggressively go after the baby. She is going to start with a membrane sweep (very painful), then upon successful dilation they will break Melissa’s water. Through all of this, it is important that Melissa’s blood pressure stays down and that her body reacts to these more aggressive procedures in the form of real labor contractions. If her blood pressure goes up or if she doesn’t start contracting after her water is released, then we will be transferred to the hospital.
Even if all does go well they expect it to be a longer process. Lord willing we will have the baby tomorrow but it may be Wednesday.
The baby is very healthy. Melissa is in good spirits, but we both, of course, are a little nervous – hoping that we can have the baby with the midwife as planned – and we are a lot excited to meet our new baby girl.
Winter Jane
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Whew, not fun! I’ll be praying!
WE will be praying for you.
We’re praying for you all.
We shall surely be in prayer that all will go well. Grandpa Tom & Grandma Judy
Praying for things to go well! Thanks for letting us know.
Thanks for the update. I was just praying for you on my way home from drill and will continue to pray.
I’ll be praying.
I talked to Janie. She and Brea decided to rent a car and go down to be with Melissa. Winter was born early this morning. I don’t really know many details. She weighed 5 lb and 15 oz. And I think she was born around 7:30 am. Alan or Janie or Drew can add more details.
Janie and Brea are in Brunswick, GA – on their way down to Orlando – should be there around midnight. Mom and baby are doing fine. I will try and attach the one pict Drew sent.
Hey guys! Thanks for your prayers! Winter was born this morning at 7:30 and she is beautiful and healthy! We feel so blessed and excited… Also tired, she was an all night labor! Thanks again and I will post some pictures soon (there is one up on Facebook though for those of you on there).
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Congratulations
See newly added picture in the post.
How precious! Children are a gift from the Lord.
Another Great Grand-daughter. Congratulations are in order, We are so thankful that all is going well. You are in our prayers. Grandpa and Great-Grandpa Tom
I’m excited for you all!
We are thankful for a safe delivery and we are so glad for you as you begin a new phase of your lives. You are in our prayers,
Are we getting some pictures of “Valentine” Jane? Grandpa Tom