As most of you know, Jared works at Merrill Lynch which was bought out by Bank of America at the beginning of the new year. Since then, they have had to start laying off employees all around the country, and we've been a little nervous about the security of Jared's job. A few weeks ago, one of the financial advisors that Jared works for talked to him and let him know that his job is secure for the time being which was very reassuring. He called him into his office again the other day to let him know that he had spoken with the other financial advisors and said IF they ended up having to let one of their client associates go, it would not be one of the ones who work for him, including Jared (basically only leaving one person...). Again, that made us feel better.
However, he told Jared to do everything and learn everything he possibly can in order to make himself more of an asset, and he asked Jared to go on another trip to New Jersey (he went there back in October) for training. So, Jared comes home yesterday and informs me that his boss wants him to go on this trip which just happens to be April 22-24--- TWO weeks before my due date!!! Taylor was two weeks early. Granted, I was induced with her, but I was already 4-5 cm dilated and like 80% effaced and contracting pretty regularly, so I really could have gone into labor on my own at any time. Needless to say, I am very, VERY nervous about this... and really not so happy at all!
He really can't say no. This is something that he needs to do for his job, and it will be better for us in the long run. I am just really praying that I will hold out until he gets back and not go into labor while he is gone. If everything goes the way I have it planned out in my head (and I haven't informed my doctor of my plans yet.. haha), I will be induced on April 28th, which just happens to be the day that Jared and I "officially" first started dating. Then, he'll also be back in plenty of time to be there when the baby is born.
So... please keep us in your prayers that I will NOT go into labor while Jared is out of town!! :-)
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11 years ago
3 comments:
Oh my gosh!!!! How scary. It would most definitely suck if you went into labor while Jared was gone. Just know, whatever happens, that we will all be here for you in whatever way you need us.
Trust in yourself and the Lord.
Dad was not able to be there for 4 out of 8 deliveries.
I missed him the most with Jared's delivery. He was overseas and I really missed him terribly.
It was one of the longest deliveries but I felt the comfort and love of the Lord stronger than I have ever felt it in my life. I knew He was mindful of me and I had the most overwhelming feeling of comfort and peace throughout the delivery.
He will be mindful of you and will be there for you in whatever way is needed.
Either you will be blessed to have Jared there, but if not, He will be at your side to be your strenght, to comfort and support you with HIs love and His spirit to be with you. You have the love and support of two families to help with Taylor and for support where ever it is needed.
You and the Lord can handle this, come what may.
I will keep my fingers crossed and you should probably stay sitting with your legs crossed on those days! I would be freaking out too! I think April 28th sounds like a great day to have a baby!
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