Baby Helez Davy Parker
As many of you know almost 2 weeks ago now my precious boy, Helez Davy Parker was born.
His birth was quick (like crazy quick) and came at a time when I wasn't exactly expecting it. For about the last week of pregnancy I prayed each night telling God that tonight could be the night, I was ok with it and I was ready. on November 14th, I went to bed feeling stressed about our current circumstances here in NY and told God tonight was not a goodnight. I told him I didnt feel mentally prepared and I was just physically too tired.
At around 3:15am I woke up to minor contractions. They werent very consistent or strong so I waited about 15 minutes to wake up Caleb. I knew I shouldnt wait too long since my labor and delivery was also quite quick with Axel and we are about 35 minutes away from the hospital I was going to deliver at. I wanted to make sure that we would make it in time!
So at around 3:30am I woke Caleb up telling him I was pretty sure baby was on its way. We quickly organized our things, prepped a bag for Axel so the friends we are staying with could have everything they needed for him and at around 4:10 we left for the hospital. By the time we left my contractions were quite strong and about 2 minutes apart.
We arrived at the hospital at 4:35 (I think). About 10 minutes sooner than we should have if that tells you anything about my husbands driving, ha. Caleb wheeled me up to labor and Delivery and ran back to park the car. While I sat at the desk answering questions (since I'd never been to this hospital before) I told the nurse that my last baby came quick and that I was pretty sure we didnt have much time. She of course told me to breathe through my contrations and that I would be in my room in just a few minutes.
After about 10 minutes they brought me into a general room where they do testing. They wanted to monitor the baby for 20 minutes first to make sure all was ok. I agreed, but told them I didnt think it would be that long. The nurse was starting to hook up the machine to monitor the baby when my water broke and Helez was here 1 minute and 1 push later at 4:53am.
From start to finish that is 1 hour and 20 minutes. If you're wondering, my doctor never made it. My nurse did fantastic though.
As I write this I kind of chuckle to myself. I told God I wasnt ready and sarcastically told myself, "I'm sure tonight will be the night then, huh Lord." I told him I wasnt strong enough and I was too tired and he gave me strength to do it anyways.
Incredible. The Lord always seems to surprise me. I am grateful for a fairly easy labor(if there is such a thing). We have been here in NY for about a month and half and it has not looked like what I thought it would in any way really. We still dont have our own place and we feel like we've run in to wall after wall. It has been physically and emotionally draining. Adding a new baby to the mix has been quite the challenge too.
But, I want to do something different than what I've been doing most this time. The bible says, "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." - Proverbs 18:21
I want to speak Life into our lives. By faith we will find a home soon, New York will start to feel like home and our family will continue to adjust to being a family of four.
Too much wasted time on fearing it will not come together and not enough time believing in the riches and treasures the Lord has for our lives.
Heres to continuing this crazy journey with 1 more sweet child!
Lots of Love,
Briana
-- An extra photo for laughs..
His birth was quick (like crazy quick) and came at a time when I wasn't exactly expecting it. For about the last week of pregnancy I prayed each night telling God that tonight could be the night, I was ok with it and I was ready. on November 14th, I went to bed feeling stressed about our current circumstances here in NY and told God tonight was not a goodnight. I told him I didnt feel mentally prepared and I was just physically too tired.
At around 3:15am I woke up to minor contractions. They werent very consistent or strong so I waited about 15 minutes to wake up Caleb. I knew I shouldnt wait too long since my labor and delivery was also quite quick with Axel and we are about 35 minutes away from the hospital I was going to deliver at. I wanted to make sure that we would make it in time!
So at around 3:30am I woke Caleb up telling him I was pretty sure baby was on its way. We quickly organized our things, prepped a bag for Axel so the friends we are staying with could have everything they needed for him and at around 4:10 we left for the hospital. By the time we left my contractions were quite strong and about 2 minutes apart.
We arrived at the hospital at 4:35 (I think). About 10 minutes sooner than we should have if that tells you anything about my husbands driving, ha. Caleb wheeled me up to labor and Delivery and ran back to park the car. While I sat at the desk answering questions (since I'd never been to this hospital before) I told the nurse that my last baby came quick and that I was pretty sure we didnt have much time. She of course told me to breathe through my contrations and that I would be in my room in just a few minutes.
After about 10 minutes they brought me into a general room where they do testing. They wanted to monitor the baby for 20 minutes first to make sure all was ok. I agreed, but told them I didnt think it would be that long. The nurse was starting to hook up the machine to monitor the baby when my water broke and Helez was here 1 minute and 1 push later at 4:53am.
From start to finish that is 1 hour and 20 minutes. If you're wondering, my doctor never made it. My nurse did fantastic though.
As I write this I kind of chuckle to myself. I told God I wasnt ready and sarcastically told myself, "I'm sure tonight will be the night then, huh Lord." I told him I wasnt strong enough and I was too tired and he gave me strength to do it anyways.
Incredible. The Lord always seems to surprise me. I am grateful for a fairly easy labor(if there is such a thing). We have been here in NY for about a month and half and it has not looked like what I thought it would in any way really. We still dont have our own place and we feel like we've run in to wall after wall. It has been physically and emotionally draining. Adding a new baby to the mix has been quite the challenge too.
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| On our 40th day here there was a double rainbow over the house we are staying at. A good reminder of his presence and his promises. |
But, I want to do something different than what I've been doing most this time. The bible says, "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." - Proverbs 18:21
I want to speak Life into our lives. By faith we will find a home soon, New York will start to feel like home and our family will continue to adjust to being a family of four.
Too much wasted time on fearing it will not come together and not enough time believing in the riches and treasures the Lord has for our lives.
Heres to continuing this crazy journey with 1 more sweet child!
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| a rough attempt at our first family photo. Bliss. |
Lots of Love,
Briana
-- An extra photo for laughs..
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| Axel loved Thanksgiving! |
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I love it, Briana. God is so faithful that I can't wait to hear your awesome testimony when it comes. We will keep praying while you're crossing this bridge to your destination. :)
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