Baby Update

Baby X Update

Gestational Age: 18+ weeks

Measuring: Right on Target :D

Status: Healthy and Growing!

Baby Bump Watch

Latest happenings:
During Carolyn's last check up, not all the news was good,, unfortunately.  It was discovered through some blood work that Carolyn was showing results for an antigen called Anti-Kell. Its similar to the Rh factor in how the mothers body detects a foreign substance in the baby and attacks the baby's red blood cells.  This can be incredibly dangerous for the baby and in severe cases can be fatal.  Unlike the Rh factor, however is that there is no preventative measure to take like a shot.  It is incredibly rare and there are only treatments of blood transfusions in utero to assist the affected baby.  After everything we have already been through in our desire to have a family, this was the last thing we wanted to hear.  We asked some of our dear friends and family members to remember this sweet baby in their prayers and fasting.  While we prayed and patiently waited, Carolyn went to see a specialist and our sweet little baby was thoroughly checked.  There are specific checks that can be done to monitor the baby and see if he is affected.  During this appointment, it was determined that so far, he is perfectly healthy and measuring right on target.  More tests were done on the birth father to determine if he was the cause of this, and his tests showed negative meaning, this antigen resulted from a blood transfusion Carolyn had about a year ago.  This was actually exactly the news we wanted to hear, as it would mean the chances of this sweet baby being affected were lessened from this cause.  At this point, because baby X is doing well,  he will just be regularly monitored to ensure that he does not show any signs of being affected, but so far, he is doing great and hopefully will continue to do so!  It is absolutely the best result we could ask for.  I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for answering prayers and protecting this sweet little baby.  I am also so incredibly grateful to Carolyn, first for being honest with us, even when it wasnt good news.  That is so important to me.  Second, for being willing to do what was necessary, tests, monitoring, etc to help to save this baby.  That is so important to me as well.  We still have quite a journey Im a sure, even if it is just waiting for February to get here. hehehe.  We ask that you continue to pray for our wonderful birth parents, and especially for our sweet baby boy, Xander, that he will have the strength to grow strong and to be safe and healthy!  Thank you to everyone for your love, for your support, and for your prayers.  We know that Heavenly Father has a plan for all us, we just hope that his plan includes us bringing this sweet baby home.