Baby Bob (Shane's new title for growing baby above) had an important follow-up visit today at the UCSD Fetal Specialist. Long story short...he had been growing very small for his gestational age and still had a dilated kidney. In the 3 weeks since my last sono and visit, we have prayed and many have fasted on our behalf. Today was such an answer to those pleas....Baby Bob has grown quite a bit in those 3 weeks...he actually almost grew an extra week...which puts him a little less than a week behind due date...which a happy spot for baby and for the doctors monitoring my progress. And the kidney that was dilated has decreased already some and is barely on the range of normal/abnormal size. The doctors are pleased with the progress and are confident that with time the kidney will continue to resolve. As I teared up at the sight of the growth numbers and tried to hide it from the technician...not sure if she would even understand the stress and concern we had endured for the last 3 weeks...well, actually for the whole process of getting pregnant and staying so....I just felt an overwhelming confirmation that the Lord is aware and loves us. Perhaps we just needed a reality check with HIM to make sure we are continually thankful and recognizing His hand in all things.
Jul 10, 2009
Another tender mercy
Baby Bob (Shane's new title for growing baby above) had an important follow-up visit today at the UCSD Fetal Specialist. Long story short...he had been growing very small for his gestational age and still had a dilated kidney. In the 3 weeks since my last sono and visit, we have prayed and many have fasted on our behalf. Today was such an answer to those pleas....Baby Bob has grown quite a bit in those 3 weeks...he actually almost grew an extra week...which puts him a little less than a week behind due date...which a happy spot for baby and for the doctors monitoring my progress. And the kidney that was dilated has decreased already some and is barely on the range of normal/abnormal size. The doctors are pleased with the progress and are confident that with time the kidney will continue to resolve. As I teared up at the sight of the growth numbers and tried to hide it from the technician...not sure if she would even understand the stress and concern we had endured for the last 3 weeks...well, actually for the whole process of getting pregnant and staying so....I just felt an overwhelming confirmation that the Lord is aware and loves us. Perhaps we just needed a reality check with HIM to make sure we are continually thankful and recognizing His hand in all things.
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Oh Nans... I'm SO glad! What a blessing! Yea! I'm breathing a little easier now. :) (I'm sure YOU are breathing A LOT easier now!) :) LOVES!
so glad everything is going well. please keep us updated on everything.
I am glad that things are ok with you. I hope that they continue to get better!
I am a bad friend, I didn't even now that was going on. I am SO happy that he is getting back to "normal" so quickly! There is always something keeping you guys on your toes!
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