We’ve been making plans to welcome three boys into our family in 2013. We’re hoping it’s the year our two little dudes will come home from Haiti and we’re anticipating the birth of my nephew, Auguste (pronounced like the month of August, or like “a gust” of wind; and because his daddy Mickey is also an accomplished artist, spelled like Auguste Rodin and Pierre-Auguste Renoir). Little Auggie is due to arrive in February.
Isn’t he precious?
Last week, sweet Auguste was found to have non immune hydrops, a fluid accumulation in two cavities of his body, specifically his chest and abdomen. It’s a very serious condition and appears to have developed sometime between my sister Lisa’s 16-week ultrasound and her 20-week ultrasound. It immediately became an emergency situation, as all associations this early in life are life threatening and scary. It can happen for a variety of reasons, from chromosomal disorders, to infections to anemia. But in 75-90% of cases, it is a fatal finding. While many cases go unexplained, the odds of survival increase if a cause for the hydrops is pinpointed and treatments (which can range from fetal surgery to inter-utero blood transfusions) can be initiated. Lisa and Auguste have been undergoing many tests to try to determine the cause. So far, they have not been able to find one but many tests are still pending. In very rare cases, also known as miracles, the hydrops appears to resolve itself. We are praying that the next round of tests will show the hydrops completely gone. As my Daddy said, we are not a family that puts our trust in internet statistics—we are a family that serves a God of miracles. A God of the impossible! We believe LIFE is always God’s will, and we are believing for Auguste’s miracle.
Auguste is a dream come true. A little boy that has been longed for and is already so loved. All of Lisa and Mickey’s future plans include him, the perfect addition to their family. Another blond-haired, blue-eyed cutie no doubt. Except for the hydrops, he is alive and well. His heart tones are normal, he is moving around regularly and he responds when his big brother and sisters talk to mommy’s tummy. He is fighting hard. Please join us in fervent prayer that Auguste will continue to thrive, will be completely healed and will arrive on schedule with divine health. Pray for Lisa and Mickey as they walk this hard road. Pray that God will wrap His arms around them and give them comfort, peace, wisdom, courage and strength. You can follow Auguste’s story on Lisa’s blog The Extraordinary Ordinary. If you have any encouraging words, scriptures or songs, please take the time to leave them in her blog comments.
Isn’t he precious?
Last week, sweet Auguste was found to have non immune hydrops, a fluid accumulation in two cavities of his body, specifically his chest and abdomen. It’s a very serious condition and appears to have developed sometime between my sister Lisa’s 16-week ultrasound and her 20-week ultrasound. It immediately became an emergency situation, as all associations this early in life are life threatening and scary. It can happen for a variety of reasons, from chromosomal disorders, to infections to anemia. But in 75-90% of cases, it is a fatal finding. While many cases go unexplained, the odds of survival increase if a cause for the hydrops is pinpointed and treatments (which can range from fetal surgery to inter-utero blood transfusions) can be initiated. Lisa and Auguste have been undergoing many tests to try to determine the cause. So far, they have not been able to find one but many tests are still pending. In very rare cases, also known as miracles, the hydrops appears to resolve itself. We are praying that the next round of tests will show the hydrops completely gone. As my Daddy said, we are not a family that puts our trust in internet statistics—we are a family that serves a God of miracles. A God of the impossible! We believe LIFE is always God’s will, and we are believing for Auguste’s miracle.
Auguste is a dream come true. A little boy that has been longed for and is already so loved. All of Lisa and Mickey’s future plans include him, the perfect addition to their family. Another blond-haired, blue-eyed cutie no doubt. Except for the hydrops, he is alive and well. His heart tones are normal, he is moving around regularly and he responds when his big brother and sisters talk to mommy’s tummy. He is fighting hard. Please join us in fervent prayer that Auguste will continue to thrive, will be completely healed and will arrive on schedule with divine health. Pray for Lisa and Mickey as they walk this hard road. Pray that God will wrap His arms around them and give them comfort, peace, wisdom, courage and strength. You can follow Auguste’s story on Lisa’s blog The Extraordinary Ordinary. If you have any encouraging words, scriptures or songs, please take the time to leave them in her blog comments.
Praying. :) When I was pregnant with Austin, the 'specialty' doctor said I had scarring and that miscarrying and hemorrhaging was a possibility. I had a Cesarean and the delivery doctor saw no scarring. My body was heathly, perfectly. :) Of course, the 'specialty' doctor completely missed Austin's TEF (deformed esophagus) that needed surgery. He should not have missed that. Statistics and Doctors do their best, I want to believe, but they are not always right, nor do they always prepare you for what is ahead. My sanity and hope lies in what doctors/statistics can't explain - God's Peace. I have ordered the fabric for Auguste's Quilt and the second quilt material for your 'extra' addition! Excited for you both. -much love and prayers -A
ReplyDeleteDefinitely PRAYING!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletePraying for them. I love miracles!
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