Monday, September 15, 2008

Ultrasound Update

Hi Friends,

Thanks for praying with us about the baby's kidney! Unfortunately, the kidney is looking worse. They said there may be some signs of cysts and of damage that could affect the function, although it is hard to tell definitively on an ultrasound. The doctor is consulting with a pediatric urologist to see if we need a prenatal referral. Kidney problems are the most common birth defect apparently, and our doctor has seen a lot of them (even his own daughter had one), but he has never had a kidney bad enough to warrant a referral before the baby is born. Even with this bad news, it is still possible that the kidney normalizes and has great function! We're praying that the doctors have wisdom and that the Lord would heal our baby. Thanks for praying with us!

7 comments:

skylark knits said...

I will definitely be praying for your baby and that you will have peace as you wait for the next doctor visit and for the delivery day.

So excited to have found your blog! I am a big blogger, too. :)

Tammalamma said...

thanks arianna for getting the news up so quickly on your blog. we were praying for you and baby #2 today. we will continue to keep him in our prayers. God knows all things, and all things are done perfectly to His will. continue to keep your eyes fixed on Him.

Clandestine Road said...

You and your baby are in our prayers, Tobin four. I know it is a helpless feeling when something is amiss during pregnancy and I pray you both have peace and hope during this time.

So happy to have found your blog, too! What a wonderful family you guys have. Congratulations on your ordination, Andy and on your nursing degree, Arianna!

Peace be with you,
Angie Little-Gott (your former BJ RA cohort)

jhoch said...

We're praying for you and your little man in there. We're encouraged by your trust in the Lord during this hard time.

Brianne said...

praying for you!

Chunny and Me said...

We are praying with you guys! We love you so much and are trusting our Great God for His wonderful provision for you and this sweet baby.
Claire sends you kisses! :)
xoxoxo

SIX Thirys said...

I'll be praying. Keep enduring through this trial. I'm thankful that God is the great physician and he loves your son even more than you do!