Well, we went to the specialist today and all we were concerned about is what the gender was of the child. Right off, he assured us that it is a girl. Of course we already knew that but we wanted some confirmation! God is so good. But that is not all God showed me today. The doctor said, "Julie, you realize that when you first came to our office, there was a 1 in 48 chance that you would have a child with down syndrome or neural tube defects because of your age and having epilepsy and taking anti-seizure medications. After your first sonogram and blood test, you now are at a 1 in 300 chance." Wow! There are many things that he was concerned about since I take this medication; heart problems, spinal problems and cleft lip. He really studied the heart for a long time. James asked him if he saw a concern and he said no, he was just looking to make sure the valves were opening and closing properly. Everything was working great! He then said that the spinal column looked great too! Then he took a picture of the upper lip! No cleft lip, it was perfect! It hit me that God was taking care of all the little details. When we first met with the doctors they told us all the things that could go bad because of my age and medication. They said I would have this triple screen test to see if I was a possible carrier of all these problems, then we would discuss whether to have an amniocentesis. I really had no doubt that I would have to have this discussion! Well, as of right now there is no need. Even with the odds stacked against us, Everything is looking wonderful! Thank you all for your prayers for Ava Grace.
Hallelujah! Rejoicing over all God's mercies and kindnesses to you and Ava Grace. :)
ReplyDeleteOf course it's a girl! Yay God!
ReplyDeleteI was sad to be on the cruise when you found out, but I really had no doubt it would all be good!
Get ready for baubles and bows!!