Many of you have already heard the news but I thought I’d
post it here.
Last Friday I had an ultrasound in our city and unfortunately we
received some very tough news. During the ultrasound they found fluid in the
baby’s chest cavity surrounding the lungs and heart. I knew it was a
problem but didn’t quite know the words they were using to describe it, so
after coming home and translating all the documents and talking with our doctor
in Istanbul it was determined it is a clear case of fetal hydrothorax.
She was wonderful helping us figure out what was going on and locating places
in Istanbul to help treat it. However our company feels like it is a
serious problem due to the amount of fluid our baby has on both side of his
chest cavity. Our amazing team of doctors and nurses afelt like the baby cannot get
the care he needs in Istanbul and told us on Monday it’s best to go the states
and seek out a good hospital in a large city with an excellent perinatology
department with a good NICU. We have made an appointment for this
following Tuesday at KU Med in Kansas City.
It’s been a very emotional weekend and week. The
thought of going to America completely caught us off guard. Right now
we’re trusting the Lord for his healing of our little guy. We know the Lord
knew of this long before we did and he’s knit this little one perfectly in my
womb. It’s amazing how much we already love him and want what is best for
him. We’re trusting him to help guide us down a road we never thought we
would have to enter and praying that he gives us the strength we need each and
every step.
We hop on a plane for the first leg of our trip in just a
few short hours. We still have to tie up
some last minute packing and make sure our house is nice and tidy before
leaving.
As we leave please pray for us
as we don’t really know what is in store for our family’s future. Pr
that the Lord fills our heart with peace and that we turn to him in when we
are utterly gripped with fear.
Pray for our boys and this transition, specifically
Calvin who loves his routine. Also pr that we can survive the long flight
with our active little Micah!
Pray that the L heals this precious baby boy, that
the fluid would disappear and the concerns the doctors have at this moment
would not be an issue when he is born. Pray for us as we make decisions
in the coming weeks regarding the treatment and well being of our baby.
Pray that we will make the best decision regarding housing
in Kansas City. We’re so thankful for
the many offers we have right now. We’ve been
overwhelmed by all the support we’ve been given recently.
Thank you friends.
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