Originally written on August 22, 2006 ...Dad and Zion comfort Ayinde after surgery
I've tried to keep quiet about this to keep from obsessing to much. I've done so much research, I'm sure I've shut down Google. When our babies are involved, we want to know. Anyway, Ayinde is set for 2 surgeries on Aug. 28th. Please pray his strength and for a speedy recovery. I've been hesitant about the corrective surgery because it's not typically done until a baby is at least 3-9 months of age and Ayinde will only be 1 month (adjusted age). But the health professionals' consensus and my husband too, is that if he's going under the knife, let's take care of it all now so that we can be at peace. Still, I researched on. I even Googled the surgeon to "check up on his behind" as my grandmother would say. My neonatologist at WHS told me he was one of the top urologists in the country and he would trust his own child with him. You would think that would be enough but not for Monica. Anyway, I see his name all over the Web. He's a professor at GW, he's receive the Urology "Gold Medal," he's on this board and that and he has more than 35 years experience (just the way Eric likes it - old, gray and experienced). Still, that wasn't enough. But yesterday, I had a revelation as I was praying over Ayinde. After his bath (and his scream fest), I massage his head and face while he nurses to calm himself and I usually say some affirmations and prayer. This is what God whispered in my ear after I prayed that he watch over Ayinde. "I've already been watching over Ayinde. Just trust me because he's in my hands. Haven't you noticed that you keep ending up in the hands of the best professionals? When you went into preterm labor, Dr. Cherian just happened to be the neonatologist on duty (one of the best). When my/your son was whisked away to the NICU, he just happened to end up in one of the top NICU's in the country where there are no "residents" learning on your baby. When it was time for Ayinde to have surgery, he just happened to be seen at one of the top Urology Departments in the Country by a world renowned urologist. See, I've got your back. Just trust in me and give me your worries. Pray his strength and I'll see you through." I felt so much peace after that. I decided that I will call the surgeon, ask a few questions, and put it to rest and know that it will be victorious. Please say a special prayer on Monday, Aug. 28th. P.S. Ayinde is a juicy 10 lbs. or more now!
3 comments:
Monica,
This message mimics--in so many ways--my tendency: exhaust resources for my kids, double check everything, and God's reminder that he's got my back from head to toe. At one point I actually thought "God, can I trust you with this baby to bring her out?" and I heard him say "look at what I have already done. The question is can I trust you with her?" I believe His was a question of stewardship of her as a gift.
She was born 3 months early by his grace and in the right place. After a precarious arrival at the hospital--"nothing but God style" I found myself quickly in the hands of 4+ doctors. They were trying to prepare us for the possibility losing our daughter in delivery--however GOD was the attending physician on duty. They were not aware of his plan and were mistaken.
As God would have it, I too was at the WHS NICU in the nick of time and met with Dr. Abdallah. Since then I have largely been in contact with Drs. Cherian and Patterson. They are giving my baby girl, Noemi Twyla, the best of care.
Yes I am all other the place at 6:28 am. Just clearing my mind after an interesting head sonogram yesterday. I may be a bit too dramatic for this up and down thing. Anywho... If we don't chat soon, but you get this message, You know how to pray I bet. I know we have not met, but please pray for Noemi (my now 26 w and 5 d old) and our family (Clarence, Twyla--me, and Janay). You can call if you are cool with that.
PS: My number is in the original comment I posted. I deleted it and our last name for safety purposes. But the original message should include a contact number in your e-mail.
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