Greetings:
Thanks to all of you who have been faithful to pray for us! We met with the perinatologist today and had another “very reassuring” scan. We are so grateful!
We went into the appointment a bit anxious for a couple of reasons. First, this was the first scan following the echocardiogram where the cardiologist found a VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) in our baby’s heart. Next, this is also about the time when babies with Trisomy 13 can show problems with development or growth.
We were relieved to find that our baby girl is weighing just under 3 pounds (2 lbs 15 oz), and is measuring 29 weeks and 5 days – 5 days ahead! The doctor looked at our baby very carefully, and saw very good anatomical structures – brain (including the cerebellum), heart, kidneys, liver, etc. She told us that all the structures looked very good.
Little did we know, we were in for another little happy surprise at today’s scan. Jennifer has mentioned in previous posts, that our little girl has been very active and likes to kick. Well, she especially likes to kick during ultrasounds and when the doctor is using the doppler to listen to the heartbeat. Today was no exception. It seems that every time the doctor tries to take a look or listen to her heart, she likes to kick the transducer! The picture to the left is evidence!
We are grateful to God for the excellent care we are receiving, and feel good about the care that we’ve been assured our baby will receive. We will see the perinatologist again during Week 32 and will see the cardiologist during Week 33. We are praying for God to miraculously close the hole (VSD) that the cardiologist discovered a couple of weeks ago, and for complete healing for our baby.
In closing. I want to again, express our deep gratitude for your prayers on our behalf. We feel them, and are so encouraged to know that you are interceding on our behalf. We want to pray for you as well. Please let us know how we might pray for you. It would be our honor to do so.
“I thank my God in all of my remembrance of you”. Philippians 1:3
Thanks for standing with us during this season…
Andy
AMEN!! need we say more? Thank you Lord Jesus for watching over this precious little girl and her parents and family.
wonderful news!
Prayers are being lifted for your sweet baby girl and God is answering. Our prayers for all of you continue. Love, Jimmy and Jeanine
So glad to hear this wonderful news! Praying God will close the hole in this sweet little girl’s heart.
You all are in our prayers. We are so thankful for the good report from this last visit!
On Tuesday, at 10:26, God stopped me in my tracks and said, “Pray again”!!! God knows how much we love all of you and your family and He is hearing all of the prayers lifting up this precious baby girl !
I am so thankful that your report was reassuring .
Praying, praying, praying. Heavenly Father, hear our prayer.
That’s great news!! Will continue to pray!
Praying for the good reports to continue throughout the next few months.
So happy things are progressing so positively.