Early this morning we went in for a level II ultrasound with a perinatologist and also ended up getting an amnio done. The perinatologist confirmed our worst fears. Our baby is suffering from hydrops (fluid in the brain, around the heart/lungs, and in the stomach), underdeveloped limbs, a slow heartbeat, and not enough amniotic fluid surrounding the baby to support it. Our baby’s condition was deemed “not compatible with life” and we’re told it won’t not make it to term, let alone 4 more weeks.
The amnio was done in an attempt to determine the cause but we were told that regardless of the outcome of the testing, essentially the only course of “treatment” would be to terminate the pregnancy. Obviously if you know James and I, that isn’t even an option to consider.
So now we pray. We pray for a miracle and we pray for the strength to get through the next 4 or less weeks. Please join us.
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:20)