Short update:
- I (David) am feeling a little under the weather. It may be a just exhaustion, hopefully I am not coming down with something. Earlier I was very nauseous, but after resting the nausea has gone away. I think I may have eaten too fast a while ago: I was very hungry but didn’t get around to eating anything until about 10. When I did eat, I ate a lot and quickly. My stomach may have been reacting to that. I am still tired, hopefully with more rest, I won’t get a fever and will be able to see Amy tomorrow.
- Amy spoke to the Geneticist today. She believes, based on how Natalie looks and her stomach issues that she has downs. The test comes back tomorrow at 1:00 pm, so please be in prayer. She said she expects to find a small defect in Natalie’s heart, as downs children usually do.
- We are hoping to get a ‘child life specialist’ to come and speak to Zach and Julia about the baby. We are not certain what to tell them, but we don’t want to tell them anything until we know for sure. How do you explain downs to a 4 year old?
- Amy is still not able to have real food. Hopefully she will soon.
David, thank you so much for the updates. We are praying and will pray specifically for Zach and Julie - for understanding.
ReplyDeletei can't remember if this is amy's first c-section or not, but it took me a lot longer to eat and recover after my first c-section than it did my subsequent ones. continuing to pray for natalie, zach, julia, and your family.
ReplyDeleteAmy & David, thank you for writing such a thorough and thoughtful update. Ed and I are praying this morning for little Natalie Grace's surgery and look forward with you to her recovery and healing...praying for Zach and Julia, their needs, and for all those who gather 'round you with help.
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