Molly's Story

Molly gave me a very smooth and healthy pregnancy.  There were no problems and I loved being pregnant with her... well, up until the end when it started to become unbearable!  Towards the end of my pregnancy, the doctors started estimating that she was going to be a big baby.  We were not surprised because I was a big baby.  I remember one time walking into the hospital and a woman in the elevator asked me if I was having twins or triplets!  When I told her there's just one in there, she told me I needed to beg the doctors to go ahead and get the baby out! Haha.. Of course, I had to agree.

The doctors decided that I shouldn't go longer than 39 weeks.  So, at 38 weeks, we scheduled our induction date for August 17th.  This whole time my body is not progressing... at all!  No amount of walking, bowling, exercise ball, mini golf, or even primrose oil was helping.  The doctor told me C-Section would be likely since my body was refusing to cooperate.  So, we planned for me to come in the night before to get the induction process started early.

We headed for the hospital Thursday, August 16th.  The doctor on duty offered two procedures to help get my cervix ready.  After a few more examinations, it wasn't looking good for a vaginal delivery.  The doctor explained what could go wrong with a vaginal delivery in my case.  He seemed to think C-Section would be the best for us.  Josh, without hesitation, agreed.  I was bummed as I longed for a vaginal delivery.  We prayed about the decision and decided to go through with the C-Section as it was what was best for our little baby.

Friday morning, we were prepped for the surgery.  I felt much better about a C-Section.  I knew I was going to have my baby within the hour and not even have to labor!  The Lord gave me an overwhelming peace.  The family was able to come back and see us just before the c-section.

When they got me all good and numbed up and the blue curtain pulled up, Josh was able to join me.  We had the best time laughing and joking with the CRNA.  Such a good time that I turned to the CRNA and asked when the doctor was going to get started with the surgery.  She laughed and said, "Girl, you are already cut open and your baby is about to come out!" Haha!!  

Knowing that this precious gift was just about to emerge was such an incredible moment.  Josh and I looked at each other and knew that our life was about to change within that very minute.  The gift we have been blessed with, that we have waited for, prayed for, longed for was about to be here.  We were about to be able to hold, hug, and kiss this little blessing.  When the baby came out, everyone shouted, "It's a GIRL!"  In that moment, an overwhelming sensation overcame me.  It was such a beautiful moment to find out our "Baby K" is a beautiful little girl.  Both Josh and I were filled with tears of joy.  Finding out at that moment was totally worth the wait!  That moment was so incredible that Josh and I have already decided we will wait to find out the gender with each one of our children.

In hindsight, a C-Section was the absolute best option for us.  It was a very pleasant delivery full of smiles and laughter.  The Lord always knows what is best for each of His children.  I am so thankful that we put our  trust and faith in Him.  His ways are always perfect.