In the wake of the Second Great Awakening (a protestant revival movement in the late 18th and early 19th centuries), William Miller formed a group of followers called Millerites. Miller, as was common at the time, believed that the second coming of Christ was happening very soon. After a close reading of the book of Daniel he prophesied that Christ would return on October 22, 1844. Millerites sold all their possessions and awaited the coming of Christ. Christ did not come and the event is known as The Great Disappointment. Millerites reformed and some became Adventists, some decided that instead of an earthly event on October 22, a heavenly even occurred, some joined other sects. They moved on, though greatly disappointed. This is one of my favorite lessons from Betty DeBerg, one of my religion professors at college.
This week I've had my own great disappointment. On Monday, at my weekly check-up, my midwife told me she was concerned about my dropping platelet level (it took a pretty big nose dive last week) combined with my other issues. She ordered a blood draw and said she would like to induce me this week, if my levels continued to drop and the perinatologist said it was okay to induce. I got very excited- very, very , very excited. And so did my family.
This pregnancy has not been the easiest of roads (but not the hardest either, I know many women who would love to have (or have had) my level of healthy pregnancy) and I am ready to have a baby and not be pregnant anymore. I want to regain feeling in my hands. I want to easily see my feet again and wear normal shoes again. I want to pick up my daughter. I want to be able to go upstairs without loosing my breath or go grocery shopping without becoming totally exhausted. I thought this induction was the answer to my wishes and prayers. I had it all planned out- who would watch D, when my in-laws and parents would come down, and I got everything ready for my leave at work. Most excitingly, I would get to meet my son. I am so excited to have this baby (even if he is nearing the 10 pound mark). I want to hold that baby in my arms and show him to the world saying, "I made this, this is my son, [insert name here]." Then, my midwife called and told me my platelets only dropped a little bit, not the big drop she was expecting, so no induction this week. Total disappointment, plans out the window.
I am happy that my platelets are not too low, but I am also bummed that I'm not having a baby this week (unless he wants to be born, c'mon baby!). But like the Millerites, I will move on. I will make the best of the situation. This baby will come in the next few weeks, I just have to be patient (not my strong suit) and wait for the right moment.
Have you had any great disappointments?
This week I've had my own great disappointment. On Monday, at my weekly check-up, my midwife told me she was concerned about my dropping platelet level (it took a pretty big nose dive last week) combined with my other issues. She ordered a blood draw and said she would like to induce me this week, if my levels continued to drop and the perinatologist said it was okay to induce. I got very excited- very, very , very excited. And so did my family.
This pregnancy has not been the easiest of roads (but not the hardest either, I know many women who would love to have (or have had) my level of healthy pregnancy) and I am ready to have a baby and not be pregnant anymore. I want to regain feeling in my hands. I want to easily see my feet again and wear normal shoes again. I want to pick up my daughter. I want to be able to go upstairs without loosing my breath or go grocery shopping without becoming totally exhausted. I thought this induction was the answer to my wishes and prayers. I had it all planned out- who would watch D, when my in-laws and parents would come down, and I got everything ready for my leave at work. Most excitingly, I would get to meet my son. I am so excited to have this baby (even if he is nearing the 10 pound mark). I want to hold that baby in my arms and show him to the world saying, "I made this, this is my son, [insert name here]." Then, my midwife called and told me my platelets only dropped a little bit, not the big drop she was expecting, so no induction this week. Total disappointment, plans out the window.
I am happy that my platelets are not too low, but I am also bummed that I'm not having a baby this week (unless he wants to be born, c'mon baby!). But like the Millerites, I will move on. I will make the best of the situation. This baby will come in the next few weeks, I just have to be patient (not my strong suit) and wait for the right moment.
Have you had any great disappointments?
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