We went to the Ultrasound appointment on the 12th and got to see our beautiful baby girl. She has very long legs and some pretty big lips. Every time we see her we are reminded of what a miracle this whole process is. The technology that we have to see that little thing that is always kicking me and moving around is just amazing! The ultrasound went great until we got a phone call from our doctor and got some not too great news. The doctor informed us that her right kidney is larger than it should be and that he was sending us to a specialist in St. George. We went down to the specialist and we find out that our baby girl has what they call Ureterovesical Junction Obstruction. Basically, this is where the tube from her kidney to her bladder is blocked and everything that should be leaving her right kidney is just staying in it causing it to get bigger and bigger. There isn't anything we can do for her until she is born. The doctor said with as early as we are, she will probably lose her right kidney leaving her with one working kidney the rest of her life. Surgery after she is born is a big possibility. This means, we probably won't be delivering in Cedar City. We will have to go down to St. George where they have the right facilities to help our baby girl. Her left kidney is working great and we are just praying that it continues to work so we can keep her in the womb as long as we can. We weren't going to blog about this but decided we'd rather everyone read exactly what is going on than have it be passed through grapevines. Please keep her in your prayers. We love you all and miss you!
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Karli, I am reading this with tears in my eyes. I know how scary things like this can be. I'm so sorry. I wish we lived closer to you still, but is there ANYTHING I can do for you? Do you need a visit from a friend? Let me know, I would make the drive (if you don't mind my 2 boys riding along.) :) We will definitely keep all three of you in our prayers and also the doctors that everyone will be guided in the right direction to help your little girl be healthy and strong. If there is anything more you need, I am so serious, PLEASE let me know.
Thanks for sharing this so we can add the three of you in our prayers. Our Father loves us and does hear and answers prayers.
Uncle Rich and Aunt Julie
Oh that hurts my heart you guys. We will most definitely keep you in our prayers. Keep us updated. We love you!
We're praying for you guys. Hope everything turns out well. Aren't you glad we have the technology that we do these days to help when there is a problem? Both our girls had problems after being born and I'm so thankful for the experts who have helped us. We're here if you need us.
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