Most of you know that we were able to find out the sex of the baby last friday! I thought I would blog our findings to ease a lot of curiouse minds and to keep you all posted on our little amazing baby. I went in that morning so excited. The good news is that Lincoln will have a little buddy:) Yes it is a boy!! The not so good news is that he has a lot of complications. He is missing one of his kidneys and the other is slightly dialated which means its a slightly larger than normal. He also has a disease called Omphalocele. This is where some of his insides are on the outside, I am also missing one of my umbilical arteries. They don't know the condition of his heart and that one kidney yet so keep your fingers crossed that they are ok. I had an amnio yesterday to check for nerological problems and should find out Friday or Tuesday. He put me on bed rest yesterday just for the day and I can't lift anything for a few days. So any of you who have lifted my little Lincoln know that this is going to be hard:)We are scheduled to do an echocardiogram friday the 5th to see if he has any heart problems and how his one kidney is doing. The omphalocele is pretty big but I did get some good news yesterday, my fluid look great so I was excited about that. This little baby is soooo active and is moving all the time! He is looking good as far as his size goes. Our hopes are high and we seem to be on our "knees" a lot. I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for all of us and I have faith in his plan. I feel lucky to be trusted with such an amazing spirit. Thanks for all of your phone calls and support during this time. I will try to keep everyone updated.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Linz, you are such a trooper! I heard a few days ago and have been thinking and praying for you all ever since. I didn't hear that it was a boy, though! I love you guys all so much and if there is anything at all that we can do for you, please let us know! We will be praying for a miracle and a healthy baby boy to join your family. Love you.
I'm so sorry this last week has been a tough and challenging one. We'll keep you and the baby in our prayers and please let us know if there is anything we can do. I can always come over with Sophia and watch your kids if you have dr. appts and such. Please let me know I would love to help.
I'm so sorry to hear this news. We will keep you guys in our prayers. Hang in there.
Truman got that letter train puzzle for his bday and Sophie likes to take out the "S" and "A" train cars. She said it reminds her of Avery!
GW Smith's! we refer to you as the Goerge Washington Smith's! What an amazing family you are. Sorry to hear about all the new findings,I cry as I read your sweet story Life is not fair...I imagine if "he" could blog it would read something like this..."Hey Mom I guess you got a peak at my little body growing next to your heart. It isn't exactly perfect,yet, but my Spirit is! I know I am coming to an Amazing family and can't wait to met all of you again! I wish everyone was as lucky to have an Eternal Family like me! I already am a miracle and love you all so much! Thank you for all you do for me!"
We know we are miles away but what can we do to help you out? We are good travelers and Raschell can come be your Nanny in a second if that would help! Please don't hesitate to say YES!
After working in the NICU (for alot of years) I have seen Miracle after Miracle happen. It surely has strengthed my faith! We are praying and pleading for all of you!
We will keep you all in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.
I am so sorry to hear your news. It's good to see you being so positive! At Primary Children's I care for children with Omphalocele almost everyday, their outcomes are mostly good, technology is a miracle!
We will keep you in our prayers and be praying for a healthy boy. I know you'll be blessed whatever the outcome may be, the Lord works in mysterious ways.
Linz,
My mom told me about your little one. I am so sorry and know that Heavenly Father is with you. Our prayers are with you and we love you so much.
Shea
"Missy it stinks in here"
Linz, I have been trying to watch on Skypes if we are on at the same time and I haven't had luck getting you. I talked to Julie and wanted to tell you guys that we love you and you will be in our prayers! I am glad you posted about it so I could see your update and that you have such a great outlook. You are amazing! I didn't hear it was a boy though. If there is anything we could do from you please let me know. If you need a pal to come help lift Lincoln for awhile I could send my tank Jenson, JK. But really we love you and hang in there!
You and your sweet little guy will be in my prayers. Keep us posted.
You and your little boy are in our prayers.
Linz,
Wow, we need to talk.:) I'll call you this week. Keep up your spirits up.
You will definitely be in our prayers. I hope that the future tests will bring some good news. I'm glad to hear that your mom will be out there to help you out. We will be praying for your sweet little boy.
oh, I am so sorry! we had no idea! I am sure that everything will work out. we will be thinking and praying for you! Good luck with the coming weeks and let us know if there is anything we can do.
linzie lou!
you are a stong girl and i know though there will be a lot of heartache attached to his physical suffering, you will be up to the different challenges. you are a happy, positive person and i know you will embrace this experience and all it entails....
We will be praying for you! We will keep checking on your blog to make sure to read up on any updates. My dad told me after she found out from grandma, so I was on here to check to see if you had blogged about it to get the real story. Good luck.
What a week! I'm so sorry to hear about all the complications. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help you with your kids!!! I'll keep you in my prayers!
Oh Linz -
I can't imagine you are going through! We will definitely be on our knees too for your sweet little baby. Wish we were closer to be of more help. Love you.
We love you all so much! We will keep you in our prayers. If it helps at all, we know a four year old who was born with the same defect of organs on the outside; she is healthy and happy as can be, now. We will pray the same for your darling family. Hang in there!
I was reading your blog out loud and all Sean could say was, "she is so positive, I love it!" We will pray for you guys that everything will go well. Call us and let us know how things are going!!!
Can you believe you are a third year wife?
well I sure hope that you will call us and let us know or blog or email me cause I'm dying not knowing what is going on this trip came around crappy timing. Karson is back in the hospital too. You are for sure in our prayers we love you tons. Ryan and Shalee
Linzie, My mom told me the other night about your situation. I am so sad to hear that you are having complications. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and please let us know if there is anything we can do. We love you!!!
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