Monthly Archives: July 2011

Shortly after our trip to meet the neonatologist, we had our third ultrasound. By this time, John and I knew exactly what to expect. So we were less nervous and more excited just to see Isaiah in action. At this … Continue reading →

Our maternal fetal medicine physician also thought it would be helpful for us to meet with one of the neonatologists who works at the hospitals. This way, we would know what to expect in the minutes, hours, and days after … Continue reading →

As John and I learned more about holoprosencephaly, we were curious about others out there who may be sharing in similar experiences. We wondered what it had been like for them, and how they got through their trials. We wanted … Continue reading →

John and I went to see the maternal fetal medicine specialist again four weeks after Isaiah was first diagnosed with holoprosencephaly. We were told that we needed an ultrasound about every four weeks to check on his growth and monitor … Continue reading →

Happy Independence Day! Today as we reflect on one of the greatest moments in history, John and I are also reminded how important it is to celebrate the little things in life. Too often in our culture, we get so … Continue reading →

So far for me, pregnancy has been a breeze. After getting over the initial nausea phase, which consisted of a little bit of nausea for a lot of the day, and some tired days, I felt as good as ever. … Continue reading →

After Isaiah was diagnosed with holoprosencephaly, our maternal fetal medicine physician thought it might be helpful for us to meet with a pediatric neurologist. John and I were also eager to hear what he had to say. We hoped that … Continue reading →

In his short life so far, Isaiah is already playing a huge role in our lives. John and I are closer now than we ever were (and I didn’t think that was possible). We are also closer to God. As … Continue reading →