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Blessed Fourth Generation Miracle

Wyatt Bloom -- Staff Writer

15 Apr 2012 - 2140 EDT

    On April 11, 2012, at 8:53 PM, a blessed miracle came into the world.  However, why is this a miracle?  After only a year of marriage, the newlywed couple received the unfortunate news that it would be nearly impossible to conceive a child, naturally.  Filled with devastated hearts, the couple, however, did not give up hope or faith that their prayers to God would be answered.

    After much prayer and research, the couple made the decision to have a procedure performed called IVF, In-Vitro Fertilization.  On July 15, 2011, the IVF procedure occurred along with deep, daily prayers that the 30% chance of conception would be greater than the doctor’s estimation.

    At ten weeks, we were given the first glimpse of the answer to our fervant prayers.  The procedure worked as the couple cheered and praised God upon the news.  During the next several weeks, the couple began composing the names of their miracle.  In fact, the anxiety was so great that they had two complete names prepared, depending on the impending discovery.

    At over sixteen weeks, the anxious couple directly went to a private sonogram photographer to first discover the sex of the miracle and secondly to get a few peeks at what the little miracle looked like.  As cumbersome as the little miracle was, or perhaps shy, the technician was able to discover that the couple’s miracle was a little boy.

    Time continued to push forward as the couple received notice that they would need to relocate from New Jersey to Maryland.  After an exhausting move and the preparation of their new home, to include the decoration and preparation of the nursery for the little one.  Time had arrived for another glimpse at the little miracle.

    A total of twenty nine weeks have now passed as the couple patrons another private sonogram photographer.  A very uncooperative, little miracle needed the taste of sugar and caffeine to achieve a better look.  The technician confirmed that the couple’s miracle was indeed a boy and he enjoyed having his hands in his face.

    The little miracle was eagerly expected on April 4, 2012, yet the day came and went with no inkling of showing up.  The doctor scheduled an appointment to induce labor beginning on April 10, 2012, however, the hospital was too full for the couple to come.

    At 5:45 AM, the next day, the expectant mother called the hospital and the couple went to the John Hopkins Bayview Hospital to begin the process.  Upon arrival, the parents were graciously welcomed, given the proper paperwork, and plenty of good natured, compassionate nurses and doctors.

    At 9:45 AM, the doctor provided the expectant mother with the medication and now it was merely a matter of time.  The doctor's estimation would be to expect him after midnight.

   With that news, the prepared couple brought out the laptop and Smallville, season 6, episodes along with their Smartphone and iPod touch to occupy their time as they awaited.  Pain and cramps came and went throughout the extraordinarily long day with the mother receiving an epidural to ease her pain.

   During this fascinating time for the couple, the husband played the part of internet newscaster via Facebook.  As events occurred, he diligently posted updates to the nail biting family and friends who spanned not just a few miles or states away but also continents away.  The expectant father is a native of Clearfield, PA serving in the US Air Force at the Defense Media Activity on Fort George Meade, MD.  His wife, however, is from the on the other end of the hemisphere, Sao Paulo, Brazil to be exact.

    Around 8:30 PM, the weary mother asked to be repositioned for comfort.  As her husband and a nurse were repositioning her, the nurse noticed the mother's water had broken and hurriedly stated that the baby was on his way.  She opened the door and asked for the doctor and nurses to come and prepare.

    The nurse prepared the table, however, it was missing one of the stirrups.  The diligent father, prone to passing out when others experience extreme pain, became a sturdy stirrup and now a witness to the birth.  As mom pushed, the boy amazingly seemed to slip through rather easily and in a mere five minutes, at 8:53 PM on April 11, 2012 weighing in at 8 lbs 5.2 oz and measuring 21 inches long, the miracle became a newborn.  Not quite out of the woods yet, however.  Unfortunately the umbilical cord became wrapped around his neck.  With quick reflexes, the doctor and nurse cut the cord and as he was lifted up for the new mother to see her child, the pail little one began to cry out.

    Tears filled both parents eyes as he was then taken to the baby warmer where he was cleaned and his father cut the remaining of the umbilical cord.  Afterwards, the babe was gently handed over to the joy-filled, watery eyed mother.  Father, mother, and baby spent many minutes cuddling, cooing, and staring into one another’s eyes.  Yes, even the little boy, with the anti-bacterial salve in his eyes, gazed back admiring and discovering mother and father.

    The father is quoted saying, "I have not been this overwhelmed with this much joyful, tear filled emotion as I am now.  I praise God for granting us this request."

    The mother also said, "I cannot believe how wonderful and beautiful this little one is.  Words cannot describe my happiness.  Thank you Jesus for this miracle."

    Today, Clearfield-County.Com exclusively, proudly, and officially introduces you to the fourth generation… Adam Dominic Lloyd Bloom…

son of Wyatt Lloyd Bloom, who is the son of Lloyd Bloom, Jr, who, in turn, is the son of the late Lloyd Bloom.

   Juli and Wyatt thank everyone who has been praying with us during this ordeal.  We ultimately thank our Lord God for answering our diligent prayers for a child!

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