And so, our 8-month Hospital journey begins… He was born on the 21st of September 2016 at 11.17am, was 33cm in length and weighed 910 grams. Harvey was coming out bottom first, ready or not. The surprise continued, 2 days later I was in Emergency with stomach pains, only to discover that I was 8cm dilated. Jonathan and I just laughed with tears of joy rolling down our cheeks. On Monday 19 September 2016, we arrive at Sydney Xray and my calculations had put me at 8 weeks pregnant the ultrasound scans revealed that I was 6 months pregnant. So, it was in our best interest that we kept this news on Lock Down. It was exciting and nerve-racking news because a lady of my age, 41 yo with a Bicornuate Uterus now has higher chances of a miscarriage within the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. Lo and behold, the Dr says "Congratulations! You're pregnant and please book in for an ultrasound scan, Thanks." My curiosity drew me to the doctor’s door for blood tests. When I returned back to Sydney, no weight had shifted and I came to the conclusion that I was bloated.Īfter a self-diagnosis on Google, I read that some women mistake bloating for pregnancy. I worked long hours, did family stuff, hung out with friends, organised and assisted with church events and I even went on a Volunteer trip to Fiji for 9 days. Harvey gave me no pregnancy signs like my teenage kids (Marcus 16yo & Jazmyn 14yo) did in the first trimester and I had regular menstrual cycles. Harvey was no planned pregnancy in fact, I am one of the many women who carry for 6 months without knowing. Each diagnosis comes with its own symptoms and risks. However, at the time of discharge, his current complex needs are Respiratory support, Nasogastric feeding, Global developmental delay Congenital hydrocephalus and Arthrogryposis multiplex congenital neurogenic type. He was born on the 21st of September 2016, 3 months premature and a complete surprise. They say there’s a story behind every person…but your mother’s story of you is where yours begins. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
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