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Wendy
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Posted: Sept 15 2009 at 2:23pm | IP Logged Quote Wendy

The 20-week sonogram showed a possible small hole in our baby's heart -- the sonographer said she couldn't even be sure it was there, but she didn't want to let it go in case it was.

The echocardiogram is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday). Could you please keep us in your prayers? Dh can't get out of work, so I'm going by myself, and I'm really trying hard not to worry...

Thank you!

~~~~~~ UPDATE ~~~~~~~

Thank you all so much for the prayers! I know they helped -- I felt almost peaceful all morning.

Unfortunately, the cardiologist couldn't definitively say whether there is a hole. Their "good" machine broke down this morning, so we had to use their backup equipment.    He did say if there is a hole, it's very small (3 millimeters at the most), and could very well close before she's born. And he said that if she has to be delivered prematurely (w/ my history of pre-eclampsia it's a real possibility), a hole of that size in that location would not be an issue. Whew!

So, I have to go back in two weeks for a definitive diagnosis, at which time I will be begging your prayers again...

Thank you, thank you, thank you ladies!

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Praying, Wendy! I know the fear of approaching these ultrasounds when your husband is unable to attend!

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Posted: Sept 15 2009 at 3:11pm | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

Praying for the ultrasound result to be good and for you Wendy!

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Posted: Sept 15 2009 at 3:39pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

Praying for baby and you, Wendy!!

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Posted: Sept 15 2009 at 4:18pm | IP Logged Quote KackyK

Praying for you Wendy. We had the same situation with our last baby. It turned out it was a shadow. My brother, a radiologist, said lots of holes in hearts diagnosed by sonographers...aren't! So that is good for the hoping!!!

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Praying extra for you this morning, Wendy! Please let us know how it goes.   

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Praying now, Wendy! I've been thinking of you often and thinking it was about 20 weeks now. Praying for you and your little one.

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From the mother of one with a rare, but totally fixable heart defect.....and the mother of the same 16 year old child who is totally fine, Praying, Wendy, to Saint John of God, the patron of those with heart problems.....

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Praying, Wendy.

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Posted: Sept 16 2009 at 2:32pm | IP Logged Quote Molly Smith

Good news, my friend! I'm glad she is doing okay!! You will continue to be in my prayers.

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Oh, Wendy...I'm so relieved for you...I've been watching for updates all morning!

Deo Gratias!

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