The first part of that meaning "upper heart" and the second part being "fast beating". That's what Baby B has. We met with the pediatric cardiologists a few hours ago and got a lot of questions answered. It looked like - on the echoe - a regular beat, then an extra one - like a bad drummer. That then triggers a period of rapid heart beats - today it went to 233 per minute (you and I are around 100).
The good news is that the periods of rapid beating are seldom and this could go away as the cells in the heart matures. If it gets bad the heart may enlarge and the different organs would fill with water. If that were to happen (we're now going twice a week to the perinatal center for monitoring) we'd deliver the twins right away. They could survive now - Cher's gotten 2 steroid shots to help her lift more and run faster (and to help the twins lungs develop so they're ready for life).
I'm resigning myself to pop into the office as needed but pretty much work from home for now. I got some awesome people to take over Ignite tonight so I can hang at home tonight.
If you'd like to pray with us, pray for peace. We want, above all else, to see God's purposes clearly and be at peace with it. We'll keep you updated.
The good news is that the periods of rapid beating are seldom and this could go away as the cells in the heart matures. If it gets bad the heart may enlarge and the different organs would fill with water. If that were to happen (we're now going twice a week to the perinatal center for monitoring) we'd deliver the twins right away. They could survive now - Cher's gotten 2 steroid shots to help her lift more and run faster (and to help the twins lungs develop so they're ready for life).
I'm resigning myself to pop into the office as needed but pretty much work from home for now. I got some awesome people to take over Ignite tonight so I can hang at home tonight.
If you'd like to pray with us, pray for peace. We want, above all else, to see God's purposes clearly and be at peace with it. We'll keep you updated.
October 7, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Tucker,
I am lifting you guys up in prayer! Please let me know if there's anything I can do!
Colleen
October 7, 2008 at 3:58 PM
Hey Tucker...we'll keep praying for that miracle! :o)
Mike and MaryLou
October 7, 2008 at 7:06 PM
We're with you deeply, prayerfully, and constantly. Our hearts are with you as we lift you up to our Lord. Please keep us posted.
God will teach you so much through this time. Trials like this make you who you are meant to be.
If you just take it one second at a time & are faithful in your roles you will come out of this heros.
Godspeed, Sarah & Pete
October 8, 2008 at 5:36 AM
Hey. Tucker.. you do not know me personally. I am Pastor Kantola's wife, Tricia. Just an f.y.i. we have put out an a.p.b. on distress...smile. Our church family are praying for you. Isaac's mom, Krisit Ponnett has sent us your request. Tracy Theal connected me to this site.
Be blessed and remember He is God... our healer and friend.