Yesterday I spent some time remembering the ultrasound appointment we had exactly a year ago. It seems like a lifetime ago. It was the first time we heard the word Omphalocele. I could barely pronounce it, let alone spell it. There was a lot we did not know about the condition and future of our baby.
There's been so much that happened since then. There was bad news, then devastating news. But then there was a glimmer of hope, that by the grace of God, shown through the darkness. Doctors were cautiously optomistic. So were we. So it's hard to believe that a year later, here we are, with our loveable, huggable Henry. He's been through a lot, but he's happy and healthy...
...and yes, he's wearing a Minnie Mouse headband and
sitting with a princess doll. Thanks Claire!
The difference one year can make...
My Two Men
One out of every 10,000 babies is born with a severe Omphalocele. There's no known cause and every case is treated uniquely. Several doctors have told us how rarely they see O. babies as healthy and happy as Henry. We are so grateful. And we are also hopeful as we begin a new year. We're hopeful that 2012 will be a little bit easier and a lot less dramatic. We'll see how that goes!
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