Forget the fancy expensive toys. Last week the most popular toy was the clothes basket, preferably if it had a few balls in it to push around and around and around.
Sometimes she will get it stuck on a piece of furniture and that is when the temper displays itself.. a couple of times she got so mad she would bite the basket!
First of all, we want to thank those of you who have encouraged our hearts with your emails, phone calls and visits. What a blessing it is to know that people all around the world are bringing our situation before the throne of our Almighty Lord. In a situation that has seemed so impossible at times, we know that it is only the faithful prayers of His saints that carry us through.
Naomi was in for an ultrasound yesterday afternoon. The ultrasound was to keep tabs on the two main issues that concern her doctors.
Well, it seems that Naomi’s condition has neither improved nor worsened. From what the technician could tell, the abruption was about the same. However, she was happy to see that the baby is developing normally. As well, Naomi’s placenta seems to be functioning alright, which directly affects how well the baby can develop.
We were so grateful to know that our little one is doing alright, despite less than ideal circumstances. We ask for your continued prayer for Naomi’s condition and the safety of the baby. Naomi still has to lay low. We’re so thankful for Troy’s mom, Starr, who’s been such a huge help. Please pray as we work out details for when Naomi’s mom should come down to relieve Starr.
July 18, 2006. Seventeen weeks old
During the ultrasound, our child was seen sucking his thumb (I say “his”, but we do not know the gender, so don’t read anything into it!).
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A few months later and a little girl was born: Adelaine.
The good news: Naomi and I are very excited to announce that we are expecting our second child around December 25th! We look forward to meeting this new little person.
However, we wanted to share a prayer request with you. There have been some complications with the pregnancy. While we were on vacation in the Maritimes, we had to make some emergency runs to the hospital when Naomi started bleeding. Since then we have had several tests run to help determine what is going on. Naomi just got back from a Dr.’s appointment where she received more detail regarding her condition. She has had a placental abruption (basically a separation of the placenta from the inner wall, which has filled in with blood). This has placed her pregnancy into the high-risk category. The two main concerns are:
This can also lead to other complications for Naomi’s health.
Naomi has been instructed to “do nothing”, and will be having another ultrasound next week and will be seeing an obstetrician (there is only one in Owen Sound, a town of 26,000 people).
Please pray for the health of Naomi and the baby. Please pray that Naomi will be patient and able to stick to the Dr.’s instructions. Please be in prayer for Troy as this obviously adds more to his plate.
Troy
P.S. If you are interested in more info about this condition, look here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/placental-abruption/DS00623
Troy, Naomi, and Ellie
Aunt Stacy introduces Ellie to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean while we were on vacation in the Maritimes.
