The Next Step

Brandon and I went to see a new specialist last week. We got a lot of information and decided on our next step.


Our 'next step' is a three part step. One, two, three, or none of the things we will be testing could be our problem with staying pregnant.


1. We will have DNA testing on both Brandon and I. If there is a problem with this our option would be IVF with good DNA egg/sperm.


2. I will have a hysteroscopy to see if there are any problems with my uterus. Most problems can be "fixed" with an out patient procedure.


3. We are having all our pathology sent to NYC to a specialist to see if there might be a placenta problem. If this is the case there is not a lot they can do so it would be a try at own risk thing or surrogacy.


We are now in a holding pattern. We will most likely not get all the results in for 2-3 months (longer depending on the NYC doc). After all the results are in we will sit down with the specialist again and see what he found and plan!


So, all that said.....


Our prayer requests are:


Peace as we wait, not letting Satan bring worry or discontentment into our lives and marriage.


Speed, in the NYC doctor looking at the pathology and reporting.


An answer, that the doctor will be able to answer the question of why we keep losing babies.


Comfort, if we don't find an answer or it is not a good outcome, that we know our God is bigger and He has a perfect plan for us.





We are so thankful for our joy in Eli and know that the Lord has wonderful things in store for our lives, it just might not be our plan, but it is His plan.