I've been VERY blessed w/ a smooth pregnancy. The one part of my pregnancy that hasn't been smooth is my Dr situation. My official OB is Dr. Cox. I saw Dr. Cox for my 1st OB visit in September where she confirmed my pregnancy and we got our 1st look at our little guy. Then, right before my 2nd appt, I got a phone call that Dr. Cox is on bedrest and that I would be seeing a nurse practicioner. So, for every Dr appt since then, I've been seeing a NP and/or a fill-in Dr.
In December, I asked the NP who would be delivering our little guy if Dr. Cox wasn't back. She informed me that Dr Cox had already had her baby and that she would be back in February and therefore be able to deliver our baby. Then on Friday, I went in for my monthly check-up and I was informed that Dr. Cox wouldn't be back until March or April which makes it questionable as to whether or not she would be available for delivery. So, as of now, I don't know who will be delivering little Alex. It could be Dr Cox, perhaps Dr. Baldwin, or whoever is on call.
I'll be honest, not knowing who will deliver Alex hasn't really bothered me. The way I look at it, that little guy is going to come out no matter who's down there. But I must say, the 1st paragraph of month 9 in this book was quite comforting to think about:
" Two doctors will assist in the delivery of your new baby. One is your medical professional. The other is the One whom we know as the Great Physician."
I may not know which worldly Dr will be there at my delivery, but I know that the Great Physician WILL be there. The Great Physician who knows all and sees all. I know that when the time comes, HE will open the doors to allow the Dr that best fits my needs to be there. Therefore, I can rest in knowing that God is ultimately in control.
The second paragraph continues:
" What a comfort to understand that in addition to the hands of your doctor, God's gently, loving spiritual hands will guide your baby down the birth canal and into your world!"
Psalm 22:9-10- " You are He who took me out of the womb...I was cast upon You from birth. From my mother's womb You have been my God."
Psalm 71:6- "By you I have been upheld from birth; You are He who took me out of my mother's womb."
4 comments:
You are SO correct, it is the Lord who is the great Physician! And that is so important to remember.
Just as a little encouragement...with Chloe I delivered at the base hospital, they have around 9 doctors, and whoever is on call is whoever delivers you. I had met most of them, but when it came time to deliver a doctor walked in who I had never even seen before. The whole thing went well though, and I can honestly say, it didn't bother me at all. In the end, you'll still get your precious little guy! :)
I too would like to offer encouragement. I saw the same doctor for the entire length of my pregnancy; she has been my OB from the day I started having to see one. However on the day of my sweet girl's birth we had snow lots of SNOW! So the guy in the practice walked in to deliver my sweet angel. Ruth's right you don't even think about it; you're just happy that you are going to see your little one face to face. The other Physician is truly all that matters. So glad you posted that.
What a great post Adriel - very encouraging despite some of the uncertainty you talked about. Mainly because you bring it all back to the Source of it all - our Great Physician and Good Shepherd! He will see you through : ) Love you!!!
Praying for little Alex... and btw, glad you could come to my party last week! Nice job on being the only one who knew when Mexican independence day really was :).
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