Miracle Baby

I met what I believe to be a miracle baby this past weekend at our church. The mother's water broke at 20 weeks and for fourteen weeks, the baby remained in the womb without any amniotic fluid. Doctors said that this child would probably not have use of arms or legs and probably only live 1-2 days outside the womb if at all. They said she would probably have severe brain retardation.

Mom and Dad continued to pray and to go in for ultrasounds, with the ultrasounds amazing the doctors. "Your baby looks to be moving its arms!" they would say, and then they would add "and we don't understand why, given that we see no sign of amniotic fluid." The baby girl also moved her legs in the womb several times as well.

At 34 weeks, mom delivered Tamea into the world. At the time, Tamea weighed 3 lbs, 7 ounces. Doctors said she would need to be in the neo-natal ICU for 6-8 weeks. She was in the hospital less than 10 days.

She was named Tamea for a special reason - it means "Palm Tree". Mom explained to me that "palm trees don't need a lot of water, and our miracle baby didn't need much water in the womb!"

Tamea is very interactive now. I touched her vibrantly moving arm and felt the touch of God. She's up to eight pounds (!)...still not gaining weight quite like the doctors would like, but they are hoping that she'll be off the ventilator soon also.

I praise God for the miracle that I saw at church on Sunday. Make God continue to form this little one in a way that mystifies doctors and brings glory to His Name. Praise God!