Baby It’s Cold Outside!
By Jan DeFily, R.D.M.S.
It was a very cold, wintery day and our mobile unit was parked in Carpentersville. A young lady came with her fiancé to have a pregnancy test and ultrasound. She was exploring her options as she already has several young children and didn’t think she could handle another one. Together we reviewed information about pregnancy, development of the baby, and pregnancy options. As we talked, I asked the father of the baby how he felt about the pregnancy. He said that it was her body and he would respect any decision she made. She was too early for a conclusive ultrasound, so we planned to reschedule that for a later date. I was disappointed that the ultrasound wasn’t able to show her the baby’s heartbeat.
I tried to contact her several times, first by text, then by phone. She didn’t respond. Several weeks later I tried again. To my surprise she responded. She said, “We are so excited! We decided to go through with the pregnancy and we are having twins!” She gave birth in due time to a little boy and a little girl! Praise the Lord. I would like to think that we at Life Choices had a small part in this decision.
We’re so happy to be getting a new mobile unit, slated to arrive in February! Mobile ultrasound services meet a real need in various communities. Moms and dads will be able to see their baby’s heartbeat as early as possible. Thanks to those of you who helped to make this new mobile unit a reality!
Ultrasound Models Needed
TLC Pregnancy Services/Life Choices Medical Clinic in Elgin is looking for women in their first trimester of pregnancy who are willing to be part of a ultrasound training program for our nurses, conducted by Focus on the Family’s Option Ultrasound. This training will be during the last week in February and the first week in March. Women should be 6-12 weeks pregnant by the end of February. Each session may be as long as an hour. We will maintain Covid 19 protective protocols.
Besides receiving an ultrasound at “no charge”, each model will receive a gift bag to take home. For more information or to sign up, call 847-289-1235 and leave a message for Ruth Feldmann, or text 847-637-0101 and use the words “Ultrasound Training”. Thank you!
Needs for TLC:
Choices Medical
- We need a volunteer doctor.
- We need a volunteer nurse.
Others Current Needs
- Baby wash (smaller bottle which will go farther and provide for more mothers)
- Walmart and gas gift cards which can be given to the mothers
- Diapers sizes 4 and 5 are in great need
Prayer for all Board Members and Staff
- Protection over and strengthening for each Board Member and each Staff in their calling to serve and perform their duties
- Also protection and healing for their spouses (and children)
Needed an Administrative Assistant for Director, Vivian
- Someone with a heart to serve the Lord and others
- Good office skills: computer, answering the phones, organized,
- Would work about 32 hours each week
- Experienced with event planning would be helpful.
Again, thank you to everyone who contributed to this ministry.
Have a Very Blessed 2021!