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| Callista and Dashielle at 5 days old. |
It was a miracle that I can see both of them healthy, thriving and very lively. During my 34th week, I have scheduled a Dec. 16 CS with my OB (that would make me 37 weeks preg). In my heart I would want to make it earlier like Dec 14 because my back is hurting so much and I feel the twins would be coming about soon.
After we set for a Dec. 16, I know in my heart that I needed to schedule it earlier. In the middle of the night I was prompted by the Holy Spirit to change the date to Dec. 15. I was like, I don't think a day late would be such a big thing. Since Dec. 15 is a Tuesday, I know that my OB is pretty busy with so much meetings that day and I would definitely would like her to delivery the babies on a day where she is good and well. I also find it not a really big thing even if I postpone it for a day. But then, the change of date was so specific and very concrete instruction. It was like a simple thought "It must be Dec. 15". A bit cautious tugging to make it to that specific day.
I immediately asked my OB to make it a day early and good thing she okay'd it and best of all, my pedia's sched was free that day as well. So, we're all set for Dec. 15.
The day before my scheduled CS, my caregroup prayed for my safe delivery. I wasn't expecting that kind of prayer because all I know is that everything will run smoothly the next day. But, I praise God for my prayer partners whose Spirit is alive in the inside.
On Dec. 15 that morning, I feel something in my heart that something is brewing which I don't really know. I prayed in my heart and in the Spirit and suddenly, praise just came forth my mouth. I was sooo happy and peaceful and full of rejoicing in my heart. Words of "Today is the day He has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it" as well as words of, "today, I will show you wonders and miracles that will amaze you and everybody just because I love you and I am faithful to my promise to you." I was enveloped with the peace and joy that I cannot define, I just know that something great and awesome is about to happen. But, deep in my heart... I know and have never told this to anyone during that day that something bad is happening to Dashielle.
All the thoughts from books and blogs I've read during my 1st trimester where a twin would die because of Asphyxia would cloud my mind. I was reading and reading complications of twin pregnancy that the Lord would prompt me and say "Stop reading those, I promise you that nothing will ever happen to your babies because I have a promise given to them. They will accomplish it and it shall happen"
On the operating table (while I'm a bit groggy), I could still peek and hear the doctors, I heard the 1st one (Callie) she cried a whole lot... But, upon hearing my next baby (Dashielle) I could hear my OB saying in a terrified voice "Oh my! what happened here? The meconium is soo dark. Oh... good thing we scheduled this a day early." I was feeling a bit anxious even how drugged I was. Then, they finally showed me Callie first. I asked where the other one is, and the Pedia just said, "she's being cleaned". I asked if she's okay... and he said, yes.
Upon hearing that I was relieved, and so they wheeled me to the recovery room and that was it.
In my room, my OB told me that Dashielle almost didn't make it. She was covered with so much meconium (poop) and they all thought she was a dead baby. But, when she started touching her, she moved and they cleared her up. She also mentioned that it scared her also that I was full of water when she sliced me up and not much blood, but then all my vitals (Blood pressure never surged up during my entire pregnancy). were all normal till during the entire operation.
She said, it was a miracle for me and my babies.
I say, my Father is faithful with His promise. He did exactly as He said He will do... that is an Amazing Wonder for all the world to see.
This pregnancy was a very complicated time in my career. Too much stress both physically and emotionally. Even a few weeks before I gave birth, stress levels were way up as if, the enemy is using that to put these babies down or literally, destroy what God has promised of double blessing for my family.
My Father just wants me to know that He is my source, not my talents, not other people, not my career, but Him and Him alone. He was protecting me and prompting my heart to be ready.
All is well and great! The twins are now sooo healthy and been breastfeeding (which I never did with my 1st). We are all well and provision just pouring in like crazy!
My life is Twice as Nice, Doubly blessed!
