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In the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/Old Testament), Jonah is a prophet of the northern kingdom of Israel in about the 8th century BCE. He is the central figure of the Book of Jonah, in which he is called upon by God to travel to Nineveh and warn its residents of impending divine wrath. Jonah doubts god, and decides to disobey this order.
As a scientist, I want my son to have an inherent doubt in everything he encounters. Doubt helps us challenge our expectations and beliefs and allows us to grow.
Doubt isn't always easy. Jonah rerouted his ship to the city of Tarshish and was caught in a storm. His ship's crew casts him overboard, whereupon he was swallowed by a giant fish. Three days later, after Jonah agrees to go to Nineveh, the fish vomits him out onto the shore.
Jonah West Smith had to weather his own storm.
Jonah West Smith had to weather his own storm.
Jonah was diagnosed as gestational diabetic baby. That means he could have been a big boy, with difficulties coming out!
Jonah's delivery came in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone wore masks, even mom!
Jonah's heartbeat started to get irregular (decelerations) with contractions. 14 hours after breaking water, at 7 cm dilation, the doctor's made the call.
Jonah was born via c-section at 7:06 am on Saturday 4/25/2020. He was 6lbs10oz and had an APGAR of 9. Those are some pretty legit numbers.
Jonah is considered an unlucky name in some cultures because of that storm. Despite that, Jonah West Smith is a very lucky boy.
Jonah is considered an unlucky name in some cultures because of that storm. Despite that, Jonah West Smith is a very lucky boy.
Jonah has a very loving mom. She named him after the Israeli translation of "dove", her little bird of peace. Even after an intense surgery, Jonah was a peaceful baby. They bonded instantly and have been inseparable since.
Jonah has a very loving mom. She named him after the Israeli translation of "dove", her little bird of peace. Even after an intense surgery, Jonah was a peaceful baby. They bonded instantly and have been inseparable since.
Jonah's dad couldn't be happier. He couldn't be in the OR because of COVID, so they met for the first time through Facetime. Thanks to our nurse anesthetist, Alex, that lined up epidurals and great photos in the same night.
Jonah's dad couldn't be happier. He couldn't be in the OR because of COVID, so they met for the first time through Facetime. Thanks to our nurse anesthetist, Alex, that lined up epidurals and great photos in the same night.
For now, Jonah is working on his favorite hobby; sleeping. He's gotten pretty good at it, and he can go almost an entire night in a state of slumber.
For now, Jonah is working on his favorite hobby; sleeping. He's gotten pretty good at it, and he can go almost an entire night in a state of slumber.
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