Prayer Request

We've had a tough couple of days. At the routine sono I had on Tuesday my OBGYN noticed a large amount of fluid in our baby boy's abdomen. He sent us to a specialist yesterday, who confirmed this fluid is serious. At this point there is nothing the High Risk Specialist can see to determine the cause of the fluid. There are tons of possibilities. We were told that given the general condition the baby has a less than 50% chance of survival. You always imagine what you would do in a situation like this and the answer for us has been we take it step by step. We are on our knee's before God, knowing this baby is His child above ours. We are holding eachother tight. We finding even more joy in John Reid. We are desperate for mercy upon the baby and us. We are standing firm in the promises of the Lord. We are overwhelmed with the love and support that have surrounded us in a remarkable way. I'm not a writer or I would be able to put better into words our emotions and feelings. Although I know most of our friends and family have been in touch with us, I just wanted to let everyone what is going on. 

Here is what we know:

-The baby has a large amount of abdominal fluid and I have excess amniotic fluid 

-The cause of this is unknown. It could be something such as a virus, chromosomal issue, tumor or a number of other things. 

-We will be doing an amnio on Monday that will test for many of these things. Results will take close to 2 weeks. The doctor we are seeing on Monday is said to be the best. He could order further testing.

-The baby is "healthy" at this point with a strong heart beat and normal brain development. Our OBGYN, who has been wonderful, warned us that the baby's health could change quickly.

-I am currently 32.5 weeks pregnant. Due October 13th. 

- I feel okay. I have had a tough pregnancy and it's a bit of a relief to know my aches and pains are justified. I am not on bed rest at this point, but the more I'm on my feet the more fluid I will produce.

-We are still praying about a name. Baby Boy Trigger for now, but we'll let you know as soon as we have one!

Specific Prayer Requests

Mercy Upon our baby- Having had John Reid we know the reality of life in a small baby. This means we understand our son is fighting against this fluid and it's cause. Of course this thought is almost unbearable. 

Wisdom- In all decisions Chris and I are and will be faced with. And wisdom in all doctors and nurses we come in contact with

Healing in Christ's name- If it's God's will for this baby to be healed may He show us all a miracle!

Openness to God's plan- He ways are greater than ours! Please pray we an be instruments of His, even in this time. That we will experience Him in new ways that bring glory to Him. 

For Chris- Strength, peace, wisdom, comfort

For John Reid- I break down every time I am reminded that this is his brother we are talking about. The brother that is suppose to be his best friend one day. May God protect his little mind and heart.

For me- Strength, the peace of Christ, opportunities to rest and take care of my body and this baby's home for now

Of course please pray in any other way God might lead you.

We are overwhelmed by the seemingly 100's of people who have surrounded us in love. It truly is amazing to be blessed with such amazing family and friends. 

I'm not sure how much we will be able to post, but we'll try to keep things updated.