Monday, August 19, 2013

Wanting to save the world 1 baby at a time

This past week, exactly 1 month from the birth of our fist match, we were given the opportunity to parent another baby.

At first, we were thrilled, overjoyed, ecstatic, excited and happy. That was until we learned more about this baby.

The precious baby boy was born August 4th at 29 weeks old. He weighed 3lbs and was 15 inches long. His mother had been addicted to heroin and once she found out she was pregnant, she decided to get clean and was put on methadone.
The baby was is healthy as to be expected for a 29 weeker. He will not be released from this hospital until he is 36 weeks.

When we learned all we could about this match, I started doing my research.
What are the long term effects of methadone addictions?
Long term effect of premature babies?
 How could this affect us?
After learning all that I could, I realized I wanted to save him. I want to save all the babies who need a home.
Although, after talking with Nathan we decided to pass on this baby.
Heartbroken, I pray that this birth mom finds a family to love, support, and care for him.

So we continue to wait for the baby God has picked for us...

1 comment:

  1. Praying for you guys and for all of the babies to find homes and the mommies to forgive themselves and choose the best for their little ones even if it isn't them.

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