I must admit that seeing this freaked me out a bit.
In case you can’t tell, what you see above is a true knot in our Savannah’s umbilical cord (sorry for the yucky stuff in the background – not really sure what it is but I’m assuming it’s my placenta or something). When I saw this, I was reminded of just how fragile life really is. Just as life begins in an instantaneous moment when 2 microscopic cells combine, life can also end in the blink of an eye. What is a baby’s lifeline for 9 months can also be what ends their life.
After Savannah’s breathing episode that resulted in her spending time in the intermediate nursery for 6 days, I found myself questioning whether we made the right decision with inducing 2 and a half weeks early. I knew there were risks, but I started to doubt whether our choice was really the correct one. After seeing this true knot, I felt a peace about our decision. Who knows what could have happened if we had waited to deliver Savannah closer to her due date? Would we have lost her just like we did her older brother, Andrew?
I’m so thankful that the Lord let us keep our sweet Savannah!
I believe with all my heart that the Lord has blessed us with this miracle baby to bring glory to Him. We know very well what could have happened, but it didn’t, and for that we are so thankful. We pray that the Lord would give us wisdom to raise her well, and that we would not take our responsibility lightly.
Sarah
Thanks for sharing this…life itself is so fragile and even getting pregnant is such a miracle when you understand all that is involved in life starting! I am SO thankful that Savannah came when it was right and that God was watching over you and her the whole time. I love her big beautiful eyes!!
Last week my husband met a man through his work who's granddaughter Stella was born on the same day as my daughter but was still. He used that as a way to share his faith with my husband even though the loss was still so fresh and painful. When Dominic shared that with me I instantly thought of you and am thankful that you continue to trust in God's mercy and share it openly. Be blessed today!
Kristin
Holy crap Sarah! I am so glad that you did have Savannah when you did. That knot is scary!