Blissfully Grateful!

"Every good and PERFECT gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows".   James 1:17

This photo was taken last year in one of my favorite spots, the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs, CO.  I love the serenity of the river, the sunlight, and local coffee. I'm posting this photo because God creates all things to bring us joy so that we can enjoy life, nature, and of course, local coffee. :)

My last post talked about God's plan and how although I wanted to deliver naturally that may not be the best thing for our little boy, Isaac Blaine.  Well, God had different plans for delivery than he did for Asher and although we had a c-section scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th, Isaac decided to make his grand appearance early Sunday morning, September 14th, at 3:10am.

Isaac Blaine Martin, 7lbs 12oz, 20"long

We are so thankful that Isaac Blaine is healthy and we had a good, safe delivery.  Labor and childbirth is something so different and of course, PAINFUL! For us, it was a huge blessing to be able to try natural labor and delivery.  I'm not going to say it was easy but it definitely made me depend totally on God to get through 10hrs of strong contractions/back labor and what it means to have a supportive husband who, for 10hrs, did not leave my side.  I could not have done it without Andrew!!! No matter how a child is brought into this world, the feeling of holding that sweet, precious life that you carry for 9 months is indescribable! God is sooo good and never ceases to AMAZE me!!  

On a side note my brother, Blaine, is Isaac's namesake and I feel so blessed to be able to name a child after somebody that has always endured so much and perseveres daily.  Blaine was in the same hospital, 2 floors above us, for heart problems, etc. and had a sweet nurse bring him down to our room to meet Isaac Blaine.  It was a sweet, sweet moment and I can't wait to tell Isaac Blaine one day all about Blaine Gentry, my brother.

Proud Uncle Blaine with Isaac Blaine

Going home!

Sweet big brother love

Uncle Blaine and Isaac Blaine both home!!

Thank you for allowing me to share our story (and lots of pictures:)!!

May God bless you and have a great FALL day!!

Paige

Lovingkindness

Lovingkindness

"Let them give thanks to the Lord for HIS lovingkindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men!!"

Psalms 107:15

May be crazy to start blogging again when I'm due with our second baby, but I had to share what God is teaching me this morning and what He is showing me through our circumstances!  He has blessed us beyond measure with Asher and our hearts are so full with the joy of having one child.  We, as well as many doctors/specialists, thought we wouldn't have biological children or would have to go through infertility treatment to get pregnant.  God showed us 16months ago that His plan is perfect and that his power rules over any scientific or medical explanation.

Our first miracle, Asher Andrew Martin

  

Now, fast forward, 16 months, and we're expecting our second little boy any time.  With both Asher and this little one, I have hoped and prayed to have a natural delivery.  I'm a person who does not take medication unless absolutely necessary and felt strongly that this is the path I was supposed to take with delivering a baby.  

God has shown Andrew and I that HIS PLAN PREVAILS no matter what we try and that HE KNOWS BEST.  Long story short, I had a c-section with Asher because he was breech and we found out during the c-section that I have an extremely rare uterine anomaly/deformity in which only half of my uterus formed.  If I would've tried to deliver Asher naturally/vaginally, we would not have found out about this and it probably would not have been safe for Asher or I.

With this little boy (announcing his sweet name at birth:), he has been "head down" and in perfect position for a natural delivery.  I learned today that I'm not progressing and it was recommended I schedule a c-section before my due date next week. This is not what I would've chosen and I've been trying all the natural ways to induce labor and still have hope that he may come on his own, but if not, I know the HIS lovingkindness is always there for those who trust in Him and that He knows what is best.

He hears our prayers, big and small, and in His timing they may, or may not, be answered but ultimately He knows the outcomes and what is best with every circumstance.  This morning, I'm so thankful that I can rest assured that God will protect this little boy and knows the best, safest way for him to entire the world.

We would greatly appreciate prayers for a safe delivery and healthy baby boy.

Much love and blessings,

Paige