Mac's Heart

Let me begin my saying, God answered my prayer today. I have been praying for weeks that we would be able to see all four chambers of Mac’s heart at today’s appointment. Today that prayer was answered. We were able to see all four chambers of his heart. I am grateful for that. I am also grateful that all other anatomy appears normal at this time.

The images taken today of Mac’s heart were concerning in other ways. While he has all four chambers the right side is enlarged and the left side is smaller than normal. There is also some concern about the way that the arteries are connected. When the doctor looked at the images he told us that we have a lot to be thankful for. We knew that already, but it was nice to hear him say it too.

We are taking our first steps in this process and we have very little information at this point. The things that we do know are that we are blessed to have a son with all four chambers. Without the two that are smaller he would not have any chance of life at this point. His heart has the necessary parts but they are just not connected correctly which hopefully will give the doctors more to work with when that time comes. We are also grateful that this was caught now, and we will be able to prepare for his arrival to give him the best care possible. The doctor told us today that while he is in the womb he has everything he needs and will be fine. We just need to be prepared for when he arrives and may or may not need additional support.

Our next step is to meet with the pediatric cardiologist on Monday afternoon. This meeting should give us more information. We as a family are standing firm in our faith that this child belongs to God and He has a plan for Mac. We have already given this situation to him and ask only for your prayers. We are not defeated; we are turning to the Rock of our Salvation, the only one who has any control over our situation. Please pray that God will either give Mac a divine healing in the womb or that He will guide our doctors as they make decisions about how to help with his healing in the months ahead.

As I was driving home tonight in the car I heard a wonderful song that gave me so much peace. I had never heard this song before, but it ministered to me in such a powerful way. The song is sung by Colton Dixon and is called You Are. So in this circumstance that leaves me with empty hands, He is!

http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=WKLPLLNX



This 3D image of our sweet baby boy was taken today. If you look at the center of the image you will see his profile as he looks to the left. His tiny hand is up in front of his mouth. This seems to be his favorite position.