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After a long while, I was able to get health insurance and continue my prenatal care. I assumed finding a new doctor would be an easy task; however, that was not the case. When calling different doctors, once they discovered that I was well into my third trimester, they stated that they could not take me as a patient. I was tempted to be concerned; I paused and stopped the random calling, and took a few minutes to pray.
Shortly after talking to God, I got in touch with a doctor who was willing to take me. He just wanted to see my medical records before making a final decision. I called my former doctor’s office, and they promised to send my medical records right away. That process took longer than expected; for some reason, there was a delay that lasted for some days. I kept calm and trusted God; after all, he led me to the new doctor.
After receiving and viewing my records, he agreed to take me on. I was ecstatic! I was so eager to see my baby and hear her heartbeat. Upon my arrival at my new doctor’s office, I was not happy about paying for parking; but I decided to look on the brighter side. After checking in at the front desk and filling out a ton of paperwork, the wait began. I was not happy about the delay, that is the primary reason why I liked my former doctor’s office; they stuck to the appointment time; plus, the longer I waited, the more I had to pay for parking. Once again, I decided to focus on the good.
The nurse finally called my name, and I followed her to a room where she proceeded to take my vitals. She asked me a few questions; she especially wanted to know why I hadn’t seen a doctor for a while. I explained to her, and she told me that I’d have to repeat the thyroid test to ensure all was well. The nurse asked me to take off my clothes and put on a hospital gown as I waited to see the doctor.
The doctor came in after a longer-than-expected wait. He introduced himself, answered a few of the same questions that the nurse had asked, did some routine checks and balances, told me about my options for a delivery hospital, and sent me off to the lab for bloodwork and for an ultrasound afterward. There was more waiting, and I was hungry and tired. But I was still grateful! The ultrasound showed that the baby was doing great and with that, I went home filled with joy!
God kept us, through the storms, uncertainties, and disappointments. God had a bigger plan, and nothing could stop it! Despite the curveballs, my father in heaven was coaching me into victory. I was going to bring this baby forth gloriously. I was birthing more than a physical baby. I was divinely impregnated with many more things that God needed me to bring to fruition. It took an unpleasant circumstance for me to see that it was delivery time.
At times, we get stuck in expired times and seasons because we have tuned out the God that controls times and seasons. We focus on the pleasures and settle because ‘something is better than nothing’ but there comes a time when destiny beckons and calls for a sacrifice before proceeding to the next level.
This reminds me of the story of Moses:
24 By faith Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter when he was grown up. 25 He chose to be mistreated with God’s people instead of having the temporary pleasures of sin. 26 He thought that the abuses he suffered for Christ were more valuable than the treasures of Egypt, since he was looking forward to the reward.
Hebrews 11:24-26 Common English Bible
Moses had a wake-up call; he chose to abandon the advantages of earthly royalty to pursue the treasures of the kingdom, the true royalty, the reign that has no end. I am sure that it was a tough choice, but he knew that the fulfillment of destiny led to true success. So Moses abandoned all and embarked on a journey that he felt like he did not qualify for. He had to learn a lot on the job; he had to allow God to work on his character, habits, and mindset. It was a stretch, but as he trusted God, he commanded miracles!
That’s God’s plan for you; he has created you to be a sign and a wonder to your world! As his child, you have no business being ordinary. You are supernatural! You ought to command phenomenal results! Nothing about your life ought to make natural sense! Nothing about you should be common; you were uniquely crafted by love! Treasures are awaiting your discovery, and there are secret riches with your name on them. The key to unlocking what has been prepared for you is the pursuit of destiny.
My due date was January 4, 2020. My doctor told me that I could have the baby in December since he knew I was probably uncomfortable and ready to pop! But I kept telling him that I wanted a 2020 baby. I wanted to have the baby on January 1st. He kept asking why I did not want to have the baby earlier, but I couldn’t explain it to him. 2019 was a trying year, I needed a new beginning, and having my daughter in 2020, the start of a new decade, was symbolic to me. I started feeling funny towards the end of December, but I kept talking to my baby and body, asking them to hold their horses.
On December 31st, we went to church for Crossover Service; I was basically wobbling throughout the service. I couldn’t wait to get home because I thought it would happen at any moment. I woke the following day still pregnant, so I decided to induce my labor. I walked and walked and walked. I did labor-inducing exercises, I ate spicy food, but my baby girl did not budge! After a while, I tired myself out and just laid on the bed. Later on that day, I started to have contractions, but they were far apart.
By January 2nd, the contractions became painful. In past pregnancies, I never felt pain during my contractions. This was new to me, and I did not like it! I realized, that I was too concerned about the baby coming on the first and trying everything naturally possible to induce labor. During previous pregnancies, I spent more time praying, confessing God’s Word, and was intentional about being at peace.
This time around, I allowed fear. I began to panic as I did not like the way my body felt. I tried to take confessions, but I could not focus. When the pain became unbearable (it was not excurating it was just very uncomfortable), I asked my husband to take me to the doctor. Off we went; my mom stayed home with the other two girls. We drove for a few minutes, and I had the urge to throw up; my husband parked, I opened the door and out went all the contents in my stomach. I was worried; I never threw up during labor before. I started to ask my husband a million and one questions in between painful contractions.
He reassured me that all was well. We finally got to the hospital, he had the car valet parked, and he held me as we walked into the labor. Before you knew it, I buckled under the pain of a contraction, and some staff hurriedly got me a wheelchair, what a dramatic entrance! My husband started to wheel me to a suite; it felt like a journey of a thousand miles. The nurses had to check me to ensure I was ready to be admitted before I went to the labor and delivery department.
I had to wait for a while as all the rooms were full! I sat in the wheelchair and endured the contractions. It was not fun, but I knew that the end was near, which kept me going. After a long while filled with tons of questions and paperwork, I got a room! I was checked, giving a pain reliever. I had to wait again because all the rooms in labor and delivery were filled. I wanted to cry, but I was glad that they decided to admit me.
After a couple of hours, I was in my room and ready for delivery!; only for the nurse to say that she wanted my husband and I to get some rest. She said it looked like the baby won’t be coming until the following day. All my pleas to speed up the process were ignored. By the time I received the epidural, I had no choice but to relax since I was numbed from the waist down. I was in and out of sleep as my loved ones lifted me in prayer.
My doctor arrived the following morning and said that it was almost time! Yes, finally! I prepared my mind to push my daughter out into the world. Three pushes, and she was out! I was overwhelmed with joy. I finally saw the little girl that had been inspiring me to keep going with her forceful kicks. She looked so innocent; her eyes were beautiful, she laid on my chest and rested peacefully. I was in love!!!
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This is not the end; this is just another chapter in my story. I hesitated to share this story because I didn’t feel like I’d accomplish much this season. I felt like it’ll be ideal to share my story when I made my first million or owned a fortune 500 company. But I remember why I started writing; God gave me a mandate; he said, “Bunmi, share your story so that people can be set free.” I am still on this journey, and it has been beautiful. So much has sprung forth from within me. I’ve done things that I never knew were possible. I’ve had fantastic opportunities in line with my purpose show up without me lobbying for them. I have more time for God, my family, and ministry, and that is all that matters.
With lots of love,
– Bunmi Adebiyi
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