Update

Dear Family and Friends,



Baby Lillian and I are approaching our 8th week in the hospital. Thank you for praying for us and our family-there is no doubt that your prayers are part of our perseverance. I had an ultrasound yesterday that showed everything is moving along with no new developments. It seems as I progress in my pregnancy I come to a better understanding of my medical condition.
That being said, I would ask you all to take time and pray specifically for Lillian's lung development. Because my water broke at 21 weeks, Lillian hasn't had as much opportunity to develop her lungs, as my amniotic fluid has been low. Babies take "practice breaths" in the womb by breathing the fluid in and out. The positive news is that I've always had some fluid and I was given steroid shots to help stimulate the process of her lung development. Call it naïveté, but I have been so focused on gestational age that I haven't given her lungs that much thought. I have been heavily burdened with this issue as of late.



Dave and the kids are well. My precious mom comes up every other week to help out (that's an understatement) and many friends (you know who you are) are blessing our family by taking care of us in practical ways. I am doing okay-trying to be thankful for the blessings of each day. Lately though, I have been feeling like the journey is getting harder not easier. To help with this, I'm trying to maintain good communication with my doctors as well as keep correspondence up with friends and family.



Once again, "Thank You" is not enough to express our gratitude. We hope to return the blessings you have so richly poured out upon us.



All our love,

David, Keri, Avery, Reese and Lillian.