In what many are calling a modern-day miracle, a mother from Kentucky, Amanda Foster, claims that her unborn baby was touched by the “hand of God”.
And she has the ultrasound to prove it. This deeply emotional story has captured the hearts of thousands on social media.
The post showed a clear image of her unborn son, Jay, with the proud mother celebrating that her baby had “healthy kidneys, no cysts, and perfect blood flow to and from the heart.”
But the significance of the image went beyond mere medical news. Amanda also shared that her baby was “Potter syndrome free,” a rare condition that can severely affect the development of a baby’s kidneys and other vital organs.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, Potter syndrome is life-threatening, and many infants with the condition have only a brief chance at survival.
A Mother’s Past Trauma and Fear
For Amanda, the anxiety surrounding Potter syndrome was personal and deeply rooted in past trauma.
At just 17 years old, she lost her first child, Xavier, at 20 weeks of pregnancy.
The loss left an indelible mark on her heart, and the grief that followed was compounded by the fear that any future pregnancy could face similar complications.
“My thought at that time was, ‘Well, if God is going to take my son, He will take me too!’” Amanda wrote in a Facebook post reflecting on her early grief.
Adding to her worries, Amanda was informed that having a healthy baby boy would be particularly challenging.
Potter syndrome occurs more frequently in male infants, which heightened her anxiety about conceiving a son.
Despite this, Amanda and her husband, Kyle, eventually welcomed two healthy daughters into their lives, and later, their long-awaited first son, Jay, arrived in August 2022, bringing immense joy to their family.
Facing New Challenges
Fast forward to the present, and Amanda and Kyle were preparing for another pregnancy, hoping for another son, whom they would name Kyler.
However, their hopes were met with new challenges early in the pregnancy.
Doctors discovered a serious heart defect in the unborn baby — an aortic septum abnormality — which could potentially threaten his life.
The experience of losing a child before made her fear the worst, but she refused to give up hope.
She shared her journey in heartfelt posts on Facebook, describing how she turned to prayer in moments of fear.
“Each time before ultrasounds, I’ve dropped to my knees right in the doctor’s office to pray over Kyler,” Amanda wrote.
“In my prayers for him, I’ve asked the Lord repeatedly to please keep His hand on my baby and, whatever His plan may be, to help me trust fully in it with ease.”
A Miraculous Discovery
It was during one of these routine ultrasounds that something extraordinary appeared.
Amanda had brought along her youngest daughter, Bailey, hoping her presence would provide comfort and distraction from the nerves that had followed Amanda throughout her high-risk pregnancy.
But Bailey’s curiosity led to a moment that neither Amanda nor her husband would forget.
“My youngest daughter Bailey was the first to notice it and asked me whose hand that was,” Amanda wrote in a post that has since gone viral.
The accompanying black-and-white ultrasound image appears, to Amanda, to show a divine presence: a giant hand seemingly cradling the baby’s head.
Amanda described the overwhelming emotion she felt when she saw the image. “It brought me to tears over all God has and continues to do for me. I couldn’t ever fathom a thought of living without God in my life.”
For Amanda, the image became far more than a medical scan. It symbolized protection, reassurance, and the hope that even after profound loss, life and joy could prevail.
Celebrating Life
As the pregnancy progressed, Amanda continued to share updates with her growing social media following.
By June 20, 2022, she posted that her baby, Kyler, was thriving. At 36 weeks, the healthy baby boy was already over seven pounds. “Our chunky boy is going to be the biggest baby I’ve officially ever had,” she wrote.
She described how doctors monitored Kyler’s practice breathing, noting that his measurements were a week and a half ahead.
His heart rate was recorded at 132, and Amanda expressed her excitement at the thought of finally holding him.
These updates not only shared her joy but also offered a window into the realities of pregnancy after loss.
High-risk pregnancies, the anxiety of prenatal complications, and the weight of past trauma can create a complex emotional landscape.
Amanda’s transparency and openness provided both inspiration and comfort to many parents facing similar challenges. Continue reading…
