This picture was from last week's ultrasound.We returned from the Parenatologist appointment today (Thursday 11/11) and would ask for continued prayer. The cyst has grown quite a bit and there is a lot of extra fluid in the chest and abdominal area. He/she also has swelling in other areas. This extra fluid shows that the heart is under stress and is working too hard. The doctor described it as the baby is feeling like we would after a workout (except that we know when to stop working too hard, baby does not). On a cross section view of the chest, the cyst now takes up more than 1/2 the area.
They gave Meg a steroid shot which they have found sometimes helps in these situations. They usually do not have to do that this early (23 weeks) but is worth trying. Meg will also see the doctor tomorrow (Friday). At this appointment the doctor will try and remove some of the extra fluid in the cyst to relieve some pressure, and Meg will get another steroid shot.
It is likely that the baby will be monitored more regularly (we were at 1x per week, probably more often now).
We are working through the reality of being unable to "help" our baby but knowing that he/she is in God's infinitely more capable hands. May we be quick to submit to His will. "My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in secret and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth." Ps 139
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