Update...

[melissa3075]

I just wanted to share the latest on my baby girl (I am now 25 weeks pregnant). Two weeks ago we were told that the fluid levels were so low (less than 3cm's) that her lungs most likely would not develop and she would most likely die soon after birth (my baby has spina bifida along with a multicystic kidney) - the doctors thought that the fluid was low due to the cystic kidney cutting off blood flow to the one good kidney. Now two weeks later the fluid levels are normal (10+ cm's) and for the first time ever they saw a full bladder on the ultrasound (they have never seen her bladder on any of the previous ultrasounds) - they said her heart size in relation to her chest size is normal which is a great indicator that her lungs in fact are developing normally - For the past two weeks I have been so depressed thinking that my little girl didn't even have a chance for survival - Now we are in no way shape or form are we out of the woods, but I wanted to share with others in this situation how things can quickly change and how doctors are not always right - I know how much hope and inspiration I get from reading others stories. She's kicking and moving her feet - sucking on her fingers - I love her so much already and cannot wait to hold her in my arms. Please pray for my little girl - she is such a blessing to me.

[Sheena51985]

I know you're in no way out of the woods, but everything you've just told us is GREAT news!! I'm so happy that things look somewhat decent at least for now. Just remember..no matter what, Hold On To Hope..and we're always here if you need us..stay strong and you're in my prayers

~Sheena

[LisaJoy]

Melissa,
You made me cry! Still holding you & yours up in prayer. We're here for you.
Lisa

[angel]

Melissa,

That is GREAT news. Maybe you are not out of the woods but there seems to be so much more hope that things can turn out ok. I will keep you in my thoughts and pray everything works out well for you and your child. Please let us know how you both are doing.

Angel

[smoop]

Praising God for this huge blessing, Melissa!

[Gymp]

This is Good News and in the right direction!

Gymp

[melissa3075]

Thank you all for the kind words - She is such a little fighter and I am so so so proud to be her mother. I am scared to get too excited about the positive turn of events for fear of having the rug pulled out from under me, but I had to share because I know that there have been times when all I had were other people's stories to help me get through the toughest of times - I held onto them like a security blanket. I had so much fear going to this ultrasound, because at the last ultrasound (2 weeks ago) the doctor said he would be very surprised if there were any fluid at all left around the baby - so you can imagine how it felt to hear that she had 10+ cm's of fluid around her (well within the normal range and much higher than it was 2 weeks previous) - not to mention it shows that the kidney(s) are functioning - plus a bladder with urine in it (seen for the first time ever) - I am still just taking it day by day and praying that things continue to go in a positive direction. Please keep my little girl in your prayers and I will continue to update you on her progress.

[joybell322]

Wonderful news! I will be praying! I can't tell you how much I've been helped by stories & other caring parents on this site. I am glad we're all here for each other.

[janjanwhit]

That is such great news! What gets me through is knowing that by having my baby i have given him every chance to discover his full potential. i enjoy every moment we have together and i truely appreciate him.i think you will be a better mother for going though this. it just sucks for you to be in so much pain.

[bcain]

I'll be praying for your precious girl too! You are a brave mom. I remember those awful feelings of dread and unknown. Try to enjoy every moment with her, every movement she makes. She sounds just wonderful. Thanks for sharing. We here praying for you both.