Faithful Prayer

Nathan and I went in for a scheduled ultrasound for the baby on December 4th. We were really excited and thought this was just a chance to see our baby. Everything, for the most part, went well. Our little one did want to show his or her face during the photo shoot - I guess this baby is a little camera shy.




Everything seemed fine, until the very end of the appointment when the doctor came in and told us that our baby has two choroid plexus cysts on the brain. We had no idea what this meant except we heard "genetic disorder."

On Monday, we went for the four-month check-up at our doctor's office. Dr. G also brought up the cysts and told us the following:

1. There are two choloid plexus cysts that are in the center of the brain.
2. The cysts are not big (i.e., the techs did not even measure them) - this is a good sign.
3. There were no other markers for a genetic disorder.
4. The cysts are considered a minor structural abnormality for a gentic disorder (not a major).
5. 1% of babies have the cysts and almost 100% of those cysts go away.
6. Without the cysts, the baby would have a 1 in 400 chance of having a genetic disorder - - BECAUSE of the cysts, the baby now has a 1 in 100 chance of having a genetic disorder( ie., 0.25% to now 1%, or 4x more likely).
7. Just because the cysts go away, the chance of a genetic disorder is still 1 in 100 - it is because the cysts were even present that the risk is increased.

They gave us a couple of next steps that we need to consider and pray about. The first would be to have an amnio test that would show for sure the chromosomal make-up of the baby. The risk with this is that there is a national average of miscarriage of 1 in 200.

Another option we have is to have another ultrasound at week 26 or 27 and see if the cysts are indeed gone. This would show us further progression, but again, our baby could still have a genetic disorder.

Our final option is to do nothing and wait until the baby is born. Both Nathan and I are leaning towards this option because it is the only option that solely relies on prayer and faith in God's will.

So, we ask that you please join us in praying for our baby's health and that no matter what, Nathan and I are faithful in following God's will. Thank you for your love and support!