Christy and I will likely drive to Houston this evening in preparation for an early morning analysis Friday at Texas Children’s Hospital’s Fetal Care Center. Christy spoke with the lead physician of the facility yesterday. They’ll do a number of scans that can’t be done here in Dallas. To all who have already sent encouragements and prayers, we thank you.
We are so thankful for your prayers. . .
- That she'd be weaned from the ventilator soon, and fatten up for the surgery on her VSD
- For Bella's mommy and daddy and all their anxieties arising from all the unknowns related to her condition and long-term prognosis
- for wisdom for the doctors and us about when to schedule the c-section; her gestational age being in question makes it tricky since she needs to be in Mommy as long as possible... but leaving her in too long can be risky with all the amniotic fluid ANSWERED.
- that the mass would STOP growing ANSWERED.
-that the mass would shrink ANSWERED.
- that the pockets of fluid (hydrops) that put strain on the heart would not form ANSWERED.
- that a spot would open up for us and the kids at Ronald McDonald house (we are on the waiting list) or lodging of another sort would be found in Houston ANSWERED.
-that she would continue to grow physically, and outgrow the mass ANSWERED
- that surgery in-utero would not be called for to save Bella's life ANSWERED.
-that the hole in her heart would close while still in the womb
-that her stomach would grow adequately to accommodate the flow of fluid through her system so as to not cause a backup of amniotic fluid ANSWERED.
-that our hearts would be resolved with whatever God chooses for Bella
-that she would remain safely inside of Mommy until full term so her lungs and heart can develop ANSWERED.
-that the amniotic fluid would not get too high (this could trigger pre-term labor) ANSWERED.
-please go this link to meet our doctors and see a video of this surgery click here
-we plead with you as you pray for our little girl, that you would send this website to all you know who pray... we are asking because we need people praying her safely in from all over the country and even the world. (see under prayers and postcards)
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August 23, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Cindy
Many prayers for all of you, as well as for the medical practitioners who will be working with and caring for you.
August 23, 2007 at 7:43 pm
James Lunday
I will be praying for ALL the doctors who give you medical advice and staff that will be working on Baby Lafferty and Christy. Patrick I will pray for you to give you the peace that you need during the waiting. I will pray for the both of y’all for grace during the waiting for the results for the tests. May the Lord God be with you both.