Well, we managed to make it through January and most of February without too much more bad news. We did find out that the little one (notice, no hint of gender!) has some possibly serious issues with his/her hands. The docs can’t tell yet if fingers are present and if they are, if they’re all there....so...more wait and see. Betsy did have an MRI to check the baby’s brain development and the preliminary findings look good. We’re waiting for the top neurological radiologist to get back from vacation to confirm those prelim findings.
We got to meet the the majority of our new TEAM of doctors. There’s a neonatologist, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, a hand specialist, a maxilliofacial/cranial specialist, our 4 ob’s, 2 maternal/fetal nurses, a social worker, a genetic specialist and his assistant. Sounds to us like the little one will be getting the best available care.
We got to take a tour of the NICU (neonatal intensive care) where the baby will go immediately after birth. A nice facility! No one is sure yet how long he/she will be there. Sounds so far like treatment will begin during the first week. Physical and occupational therapy will continue for several years.
That’s what we know for now. We have another ultrasound on March 1st and from what we’ve been told, Betsy will get to have another MRI in the next month or so. If you’ve never had one, it gives claustrophobia a WHOLE new meaning!!!
Thanks for all the love and support!
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