Liam passed his non-stress test uneventfully on Friday, and he passed his biophysical profile again on Monday. We go back to the OB on Thursday for another non-stress test, but provided all continues to go well, we are still on track for an August 9 C-section. It is expected that he will pass all these tests with flying colors, because Dr. Liske said his heart problems don't present a problem until he is born.
Lisa is doing well, but is tired because she's not sleeping well at night. Her last day at work is Friday, August 3. Friends and co-workers at her workplace have donated as much sick time to her as the university will allow her to receive, and you can't even imagine how blessed we feel at this turn of events. We were stunned at the outpouring of support within a mere 24 hours of making our need known.
This week's prayer requests:
1. PRAISE that we are having Liam at a time in medicine when so much is known about how to treat his problems.
2. PRAISE that Lisa's co-workers and friends have been so generous with their paid sick leave donations.
3. PRAISE for continued good health for Lisa during this pregnancy.
4. For complete healing for Liam during this pregnancy (we continue to ask for the moon since God made it anyway!).
5. For strength, guidance, and wisdom as we face treatment choices and decisions.
6. For good physical health and restful sleep for Bill and Lisa.
7. For God to show us the way financially so we can provide the best medical care for our son.
8. For the strength to let this child go home to God if it becomes obvious that this is God’s answer to our prayers.
9 days and counting,
Bill and Lisa
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8
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I just discovered your blog. I am the mom to 7 month old Abby, HLHS, post-Glenn. I know all too well the anxiety you're feeling as baby Liam will be here so soon. I will keep your family in my prayers. Please check out Abby's blog (http://babyabbysheart.blogspot.com). I'm here if there is any way I can help or if you need anything as you wait for your little jellybean to arrive!
God Bless.
Bill and Lisa,
I just wanted you both to know that you and your family are in my prayers
Lisa,
I hope you don't mind that Candace directed me to your blog and I've been checking weekly to see how your little guy is doing.
Many thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you often! There are lots of people up here praying for you and Liam. Hope your last day tomorrow goes well at work, and I'm so thankful for the sick leave donations that you've gotten!!
Today was pretty hard for me. Because i knew it would be a long time before i would get to see Sarah again. I have to go to Vanderbilt Childrens tomorrow for scans so i hope that you keep me in your prayers and you know that i will keep you and your family in mine. I will be thinking alot about you and Liam.
God Bless!
We are praying for you as the time gets close for baby Liam to be here. That is so great that your co-workers are donating their days! What a blessing!
We are praying for the upcoming arrival of Liam!!! Try to rest and enjoy your time off before he arrives!!
Hi
I just found your blog and wanted to post because your diagnosis sounds so similar that of our son. Wren was born in December last year but we were also told he had "borderline" HLHS with various left heart abnormalities called "shone's syndrome".
After he was born there was lots of discussion of his borderline left ventricle and how he would do with surgery. In the end they did a repair of his coarctation and aortic arch. Also, his valve was ballooned.
He is now almost 8 mths and doing beautifully. He still has some left heart issues but is not on any meds, is energetic, meeting all milestones and is on 5 monthly cardiology visits. We are so thrilled to be here.
I am just wanting to offer support and encouragement:
http://echobaby.blogspot.com
This is Wren's blog :)
Thinking of you! Just checking in to see if there was anything new going on. You continue to be in our prayers!
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