Worries

As you go along in the pregnancy you are going to have some worries or moments wear fear sets in. Yesterday my wife woke up having a strange feeling that she needed to call the doctor. This was mainly brought on by the fact that we really had not felt the baby move all weekend. It was a busy weekend so we didn’t think much of it. Perhaps she was just quiet due to sleeping through all the moving my wife was doing. Come Sunday night we were trying to feel her and she was not moving for us and to add on to it my wife was having contractions throughout the night. There was nothing serious in the contractions but it made for a long night and worry was starting to set in. When worry sets in your mind will start racing through who knows what. Most of it is probably not good. In the morning my wife called the hospital and they told us to come in and check everything out. At that point my wife is starting to panic and the fear grows. Thankfully we get to the hospital and they hook up the monitors and the wonderful sound of our baby’s heartbeat was sounding loud and strong. After going through all the tests and monitoring the baby’s heartbeat and movements. The nurse started to explain the reasoning behind our baby not moving much. She stated that with the baby now into the head down position her movements are not going to be as great and that your body has actually adjusted to the movements more so you are not going to feel them like you did before. Well we just sat there and listen to her and just felt stupid. You know one of those DUH! Moments, but in our defiance we weren’t sure and we wanted to be safe than sorry. So I tell you, it’s better to look like or feel like an idiot when your baby’s life may be at risk than to assume nothing is wrong and then something goes wrong. We were worried that something major was wrong and when I heard her heart beat I felt instant relief that the worst was false and that from that point whatever it may be, something can be done to help her. I don’t think anyone can go through a pregnancy now days without having some worry, just keep faith and always pray that things will work out the way God intends. We were very grateful for the nurse who helped us out. She was caring and understood our fears and concerns. Fathers, be strong during this time. It’s okay to show emotion and concern. The fears you have are a hundred times less worrisome then what your wife fears. She will look to you for help and comfort. Keep strong.  The road is always bumpy, but it’s a great journey.