June 21st - 33 weeks

Ultrasound appointment today...Sayla Grace has grown to 3 lbs. No changes from the last blog as far as prognosis, but we will continue to pray for God's Will in her little life. Her story has touched so many lives already and will continue to touch people throughout. We will now have ultrasounds and doctor appt every week until her delivery (Last week of July, but no definite date as of yet).

Nate and Leann (my step-children) were able to go and see the ultrasound, and I am glad that they were able to be a part of this experience. We had some 4D pictures taken too. Her feet are in front of her face...as usual..and we could plainly see all of her fingers and toes. The pictures are GREAT! I hope that I can figure out how to post them soon!!

We have been so blessed to take this journey...I know that sounds completely insane to most peopke. A friend of mine made me realize...we were CHOSEN for this journey!!! God chose US to bear this trial and we intend to give HIM all of the glory for whatever may happen. We have some tough times ahead..so please continue to pray for the circumstances that are in front of us!!
I love you Sayla Grace,
Mommy!!

Doctor Update for June 1

I went to the doctor for another ultrasound today..they are admittedly, surprised to see me each time that I come in the door. I saw my little angel girl, wiggling and squirming around as we tried to get some pictures of her. Surprisingly, she has grown to 2lbs 10oz..that is up from 1lb.12 oz 2 weeks ago. That was great to hear. The not so good to hear news was that she has significant fluid around her heart and the fluid is causing her heart to struggle a lot more to function. My doctor doesn't feel that she will be able to cope much longer. We will just wait it out and let God handle the details of the dates and times. I am currently 30 weeks, so 38 weeks will be the delivery time (the last week of July), unless something happens before then. No more doctor visits or ultrasounds. Just waiting for God's plan to be revealed.

I am anxious and nervous...it seems such a short time left with her and I am not ready to give these kicks and squirms up just yet. I know, it isn't my choice, but the mommy in me is holding on to every minute that I can. I have been emotional this week (Daniel can confirm that!!! :),,guess some days are better than others. I suppose it will be that way for a while, and that is ok too.

We are trying to get some things in line that we have been putting off for a while. We want to be prepared for the journey ahead as best we can. Don't get me wrong..we are NOT giving up on a miracle at all..just planning and preparing as best we can. Some of the decisions are tough and things that I wish no one would have to make for their child. Thank Heavens for God's Grace, because I would be defeated without it.

Thanks so much for the MANY people that are spending time on their knees for our family. Thanks for helping carry the burden in your heart too. There are times that I have no idea what to pray or even how to pray, but I know that someone is praying on my behalf. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You will never know how much that means to our family!

Love in Christ!!!