A couple days ago there was an item on the news regarding how many babies are born premature and the many implications facing that child including death. That news item also stated that many parents-to-be are choosing to have the child induced due to an upcoming vacation, event, etc. I wondered what other implications there when a child is born premature other than the ones widely known? Is there a chance that since the baby was induced that due to the timing they will face obstacles that we don't even know about or can't imagine? Is our lives and activities so important that we want to knowling risk the health of our children? It this what the me generation is all about?
I was born over 58 years ago and was induced. Why? The family doctor was going to go on vacation and there was no sign I was ready for the big event. The doctor apparently informed my parents that I was ready and he was going to induce my birth. I think back now that I am older and wonder if that had an impact on my outcome. Is that why I was so behind in my speech, vision problems, etc.? Were there other problems that I'm not aware of that would put my mind at ease as to how I got to where I am today? Does it really matter at this point in time?
Regardless, I do know one thing. I was part of the first draft in 1969 when capsules were drawn that gave you a number associated with your month and day of birth. My number was 145 for my birthday, August 4th. Those who held that number was to have a 50-50 chance as far as being drafted. I was drafted and in boot camp at Ft. Lewis Washington in May of 1970, vision problems and all. I wonder if I had had a natural birth what day that would have been and what number would have been as well. Do I have any regrets regarding the draft and going to Vietnam. I can honestly say no. As you follow my blog as time goes that and many other questions will be answered.
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