Today's ultrasound did not show the improvement that we had hoped. Owen is strong and looking good but he has very very little fluid around him. Rhys's fluid had increased a little since Monday but he was looking very good as well. Since we did not see the improvement we wanted to see from the amnio, we have decided to pursue the laser ablation surgery. We still have to work out a few details but it is very likely we will be having the surgery early next week.
We had hoped that we wouldn't have to get to this point- that the boys fluid levels would even out on their own or with the help from the amnioreduction. But they didn't so we are trusting God to lead us as we make decisions for the best care for our boys.
We ask that you pray for all of us- Jonathan, Kelley, Kiran, Sienna, Owen and Rhys. My biggest struggle right now is that I can't physically be a mommy to all 4 of my kids at the same time. But a wise friend told me that other people can help take care of the girls, I am the only person who can take care of these boys right now.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement, your prayers, the food you've brought us, the cfa gift cards you've sent us, the constant reminders that we do not have to walk through this alone. We are overwhelmed by you. Thank you.
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safe travels! this surgery may change all of your lives! please let us know when the surgery is if you find out and can blog it so we can lift you up in prayer the whole time!
kelley my mom has been out of town this week but as soon as she gets back i'm going to go spend a day at her house so that you can bring the girls over there, whether its for an appointment or just so you can go home and rest. i'll be in touch soon. praying for you guys!
I'm crying for you, but I know that God is faithful and will see you through. You're gonna have an even more awesome testimony after all of this. Love you all.
Hey guys. We keep lifting you up. the kids love to pr for the babies. We'll keep asking. Thanks for all the post updates in a crazy time. Sorry we aren't closer to help more.
We're still praying for y'all. Although it is not the outcome we were praying for, I'm thankful the path is clear on what you need to do. Keep us posted on your plans and how to keep praying for you! And rest!
What cities do the laser surgery? Where will you probably be going?? Lifting you guys up!!
Thanks for keeping us informed and letting us know how to pray!
it's pretty likely you'll have this procedure done in the triangle, right? probably the closest place to home where you can have it done. So let me just throw this out there --
DO NOT FEEL BAD asking for my help with the girls (or whatever) when/if you're in the area. Let the record show that you are invited, you are welcome, and Mark and I are happy to manage all the kids so Jonathan can be with you and the boys at the hospital.
I'm sorry you have to go through this scary chapter, but every day your boys stay inside you is one day closer to a healthy delivery. Stay faithful, you know God will.
Please PLEASE call me if you need my help next week. We're here and we're happy to do it.
Calm down girls- I will be posting details as soon as they are final. They will not be final until after my ultrasound on Fri morning.
Andrea- if you go to those links in the last post, they have lists of all the treatment centers. There are probably 10 or 12 around the country now.
our hearts are with yours.
We are praying for you! And I love the names! :)
Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and your four children!
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