Thursday’s Doctor Appointment

Good news from the doctor yesterday!

The one big piece of info that we received was that twin A’s MCA level is back to normal. We’re very thankful for that – and thankful that God answered that prayer so clearly. So that puts us at ease about potential anemia and/or blood transfusions to consider.

The doctor also decided that Lisa should have a couple shots of steroids to help the babies’ lungs develop… doctors often do that when there is a risk of preterm labor. We asked if the doctor had concerns about that in our case and he said, “Yes.” I asked why, and he explained that it’s because of having multiples and having the surgery. “Do you have any concerns because of our particular case?” “No, it’s just a precautionary way to ensure their lungs develop.” We’re thankful that that was his answer; he didn’t see any major concerns based on the info they’ve gathered so far.

Again, we thank you SO much for your prayers. We ask that you continue to pray for us as we begin thinking about the normal, daily things of (what we hope is) a long pregnancy: helping two kids potty train, taking care of all the household responsibilities, coordinating help/meals, keeping track of (what’s soon to be an enormous mountain of) medical bills, lining up doctor appointments, driving over an hour each way to each doctor appointment, and many other things I’m likely forgetting. I guess it’s another opportunity for God to show His strength in our weakness. =) Through it all, we keep reminding ourselves (or maybe I should say, “God keeps reminding us”) that God is good, all the time.

~Jeff