Updates--sorry it's been so long!

Hi everyone! Sorry we missed updating last Tuesday. Last week, Bill was in Honduras on a mission trip, and Lisa came down with a really weird virus that made it difficult to type (or do anything else that required moving a muscle or joint!). Thankfully, Bill is back and Lisa is well again. We delayed posting because we knew we were doing that gestational age dating ultrasound yesterday and wanted to share those results with you.

Yesterday Lisa was 35 weeks and 6 days. The ultrasound measurements indicated Lisa was 35 weeks and 6 days. It doesn't get more perfect than that! Liam does have a head measurement in the 75-90th percentile range, but they don't get concerned that something is wrong with a baby's brain or head until the measurement falls over the 90th percentile. All other measurements she could get were right on target. Lisa has slightly more amniotic fluid than normal, but they said that is normal given the congenital heart defects, and it's so slightly elevated that it probably won't present any problems. It was ironic that she couldn't get heart measurements because of the way he was positioned. He was face down, so we didn't get a peek at his face, either, though she pointed out that there is hair growing off the back of his head. So, we guess he won't be born bald. ;) The routine OB visit went fine yesterday, as well, so we are still on target for an August 9 c-section date.

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 Liam cooperated and was in a good position for the ultrasound so the proper measurements could be taken.
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.

Take care,
Bill and Lisa