His name is Toby Orion and he is our miracle baby. For several months I felt his movements and kicks inside my body and couldn't wait to finally meet him on his birthday! The day I was due came and went and luckily I was scheduled to be induced the day after I was due.
An hour after I was checked into the hospital, nurses and doctors were swarming everywhere and there was talk I'd have to have a c-section. I was having regular contractions every 2-5 minutes (but I couldn't feel them) and Toby's little heart wasn't dealing with the stress very well. His heartrate dropped with every contraction. A few minutes later we were in the operating room and once they delivered him they saw the reason why. He was born breech, the cord was wrapped around his neck twice and there was a 'true' knot in the cord.
The entire time we were in the hospital the nurses called him our miracle baby but we never understood why. We finally asked on the day we were released from the hospital and the nurses told us we were very lucky he survived. We love him soo much, he is our angel and without even knowing it, he has saved both of our lives.
7 responses
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Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (9 Jul 2009):
Love it :) well done
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Tania Losada gave props (10 Jul 2009):
the image is so tender that speaks by itself! beautiful picture and beautiful words:) I vote
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Saikat Podder said (17 Jul 2009):
Fabulous concept girl!! and best wishes with Toby..
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Jerry Sander gave props (17 Jul 2009):
nice shot!
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Roel Arevalo said (19 Jul 2009):
Thank you for this photo, and the accompanying story, Voted
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Mian Sta. Cruz gave props (23 Sep 2009):
precious shot!
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Christopher murray said (23 Sep 2009):
I don't know what is more touching the photo or story. God bless!!
