These trips are becoming routine. We have to remind ourselves that each Tuesday we travel to Duluth to receive an ultrasound is a blessing. Each trip means that Emily Grace is still alive and in Renee's womb, exactly where everyone wants her to be. And it is where she is now.
Today went fine, no signs of heart failure, though we had a small 'scare'. The walls of the heart are particularly thin now, due to the swelling of the heart. But the Cardiologist gave the thumbs up, saying that is typical of Ebstein's Anomaly, so we are home now, grateful for another week.
Emily Grace weighs 4lbs 4oz now. (a month ago she weighed 2lbs 9oz) On the growth charts she is a little behind but her growth curve does not turn away sharply, it is steady and predictable. We are hoping to deliver in four weeks, which means she will probably weigh between 5.5-6lbs at birth. Small, but good.
Praise the Lord! Thanks for your regular Tuesday blogs. Your parents visited us on Monday, Joel. We enjoyed several hours with them. We asked them more about the date you are mentioning (or implying) for Emily's birth and they seemed to be as unsure as we are whether you are suggesting they will peform a C-section or will "induce Labour." Either way, we will be checking more often and praying every day as usual. We are encouraged with Emily's weight gain.
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"Great" Grandpa and Grandma Pike
Thank you Grandpa and Grandma.
ReplyDeleteThe hopeful plan is to be induced, to deliver naturally, but it all depends on Renee's body. If her body is saying 'yes', then we will be induced the beginning of June. But if Renee's body is not ready, then a C-Section will be performed.
You guys are so precious - what a difficult road to walk - and yet you come across as so full of grace. You are such a beautiful testimony through the uncertainties with Emily. God bless you (really, I know this is such an overused phrase). Your comments and your life move me to tears.
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Liz and Rob