"Who has time for that?" I say these words and find myself posting on our New Family Blog. I have decided to start this blog with the Hope that I will keep many of my family members and friends updated on our family. I know...some of you are saying, "why now"? So let me try and update everyone briefly. Currently, Jon and I have 3 children, Makenzie (11), Bryce (8) and Jonas (3). Many of you already know that we are expecting #4 in November as well, which means that we recently had our 20 week Fetal Survey Ultrasound , you know- the "so what are we having-ultrasound" or the "no news is good news-ultrasound"??
It's dinner time and I am frying burgers because we're out of propane (boo), and trying to pass the kidney stones that placed me in the ER for 2 days (ouch). Jon's cell phone rings and he hands me the phone and says, "It's you OB". Spatula in one hand and phone in the other, I head to the not-so-secret "quiet place" in the house- the laundry room and take the call. Dr. Theilking keeps it brief and real and tells me that he received the results from our ultrasound just days ago and needed to go over some information the tech had found. He prepares me by telling me that he has some news that is not great yet not something that cannot be treated, and that I should take a deep breath. Following the docs orders I do just that (take one deep breath) and receive the news- the fetal survey shows that your baby has a cleft lip. Dr. Theilking lets me know that there will be a follow-up Ultrasound to confirm what was initially seen and this will then start our education on this craniofacial difference.
With the phone call ended and another Ultrasound scheduled for Monday, July 23rd in Ypsi- we now wait 2 long weeks to find out the severity of this cleft lip and to take a closer look at the baby overall. Jon spent the next while, looking to see what exactly this news meant and of course was blown away by the news. The remainder of the evening and next day was spent calling family and close friends to speak of our news.
Today, we are both thankful for our Faith and Trust in God. He will sustain us as He has in the past...in good times and in bad.
So there you have it---a load off of my chest and the beginning of this Blog!! It is here that I will do my best to keep everyone updated on all of us.
Dear Heavenly Father- If my tears well my eyes in the morning, may I pause and pray to you, oh Lord. Please continue to renew my hope, and quiet my soul with the calm of your peace-In your sons name we pray- Amen.
Sorry about the news about the newest to be addition to your family. You are in my prayers and positive thoughts. God will see you through it all. If there is anything that the Stanley's can do...please don't hesitate to call. We love you all. May God Bless You.
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Praying for Baby White! A challenge, yes. A blessing, yes. I pray for peace in your hearts and your continued faith in the Lord. Many blessings to come...every child has greatness within.
ReplyDeleteDear God, without you there is no strength, joy, peace. Thank you that you are there in every moment of shock, fear, and pain. Thank you for creating this family, six of them, all beautifully and with intention. I praise you for their unique abilities and purpose. I pray that you would heal this new baby, either in the womb or with treatment later, and that you would carry Jon & Mel through the weeks and months of waiting. Amen.
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ReplyDeletepraying for you guys as you process, Mel, but also to encourage you that CL/CP is not as dire as it once was. your precious new little one will add to your family in only the way s/he can and in a way which showers down more blessings from the Father.
ReplyDeleteholding you close, even though 2000 miles is between us...
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