Thursday, September 2, 2010

Dr. Stanley Visit: 09/02/10

We had a great doctors visit today.  Miss Emma did not want to show off her pretty face; however she did let us take a look at everything else.  She is up to 4 lbs 14 ozs.  That is up 13 ozs in 9 days!  YAY!  She is almost a 5 lb baby.  The doctor was very pleased that her growth is stable.  He also took a look at the ventricles in her brain. They had remained about the same and he noted on her records that they were mildly dilated instead of using ventriculomegaly like he had noted in the past.  Also, he could still locate the two little holes in her heart where the foramen ovale is supposed to be (atrial septum).  Her leg bone is a little behind on average growth, but he looked at me and noticed that I had to roll up my jeans because I have short legs and just laughed and said well look at you!  Dr. Stanley noticed her practice breathing which is very good.  We also saw some hair on that sweet little head of hers. 


We also did a non-stress test today and Miss Emma's heart was beating great.


Overall it was a FANTASTIC appointment.  I will go to his office 2 more times for non-stress tests before I go to Texas.  He made sure to tell me that he wanted pictures of Miss Emma sent to his office once she gets here.  


We give God all the Glory for today's wonderful appointment.  It is getting very close to the time of her delivery.  We thank God for working in Emma's life and giving Scott and I the strength and peace to take this a day at a time.


On a side note, my grandparents, Betty and Elmer Gerth got to come to the doctors appointment today.  They were very excited to see Miss Emma and even took me to lunch afterwards.  It was great to have them here.


Continue to keep Emma in your prayers.  Pray especially for her growth, the brain ventricles to not retain anymore fluid, and the little holes in her heart to remain open.  God is Good!  

21 comments:

  1. so very glad she is getting big and everything is looking as good as it is i am still praying for all of you daily cant wait to see that cute lil thang lol

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  2. What wonderful dr's appointment you and Miss Emma had today! I can imagine how excited it was for your grandparetns to be able to see their precious new great grandbaby!

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  3. What great news and what a great doctors appointment :) How exciting that your grandparents got to come with you to see Miss Emma, what a memory for them. You all are continually in our prayers.

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  4. Great news Scott and Sarah! That is such comfort to know that things are smoothing out a little.

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  5. Great news!! We are praying for you guys!

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  6. Praise God! I am so happy for the both of you that today's appointment went so well! You are and will continue to be in my prayers. Our God is so good...all the time He is good!

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  7. God is so good! I have been praying for your sweet little emma and for yall, I can't wait to meet her!

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  8. So happy for today's great appointment, even if Miss Emma did not want to smile for the camera. Princesses get to choose what they wish to do! LOL NanaJana loves all 3 of you!

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  9. So great to read your great news! Won't be long now! Thank you for giving us specific needs to pray for! Many people have been asking about you! Love ya!

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  10. Nana Jana loves all 3 of you! So happy at the great appointment, even if Miss Emma Janae decided not to smile for the cameras! Tell her Daddy that princesses get to choose which commands to obey! God bless and keep you!

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  11. Praying for the little angel everyday! It's incredible to see God working in her through the updates. Thank you for sharing her with us. Love you guys!

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  12. Hello. My name is Holly Fitzgerald. I am a pediatric ICU nurse at Children's Medical Center of Dallas. I do not work in the cardiac ICU but I am familiar with the cardiologists and surgeons. You are in very good hands. I will be praying for your family and Emma's heart. I'd you need anything while here in Dallas please feel free to get in touch. God bless you all.
    Hilly
    hjfitzgerald09@gmail.com

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  13. You don't know me but I heard about Emma through the Burks! I wanted to tell you that we are praying for little Emma soooo much!

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  14. We are friends with your mom...she taught our kids..we are praying for you and miss emma. Didn't know if you knew that the lead singer from Sanctus Real and his wife are expecting a boy with this same condition. They are due anyday. Angie Smith (Ada)

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  15. It is amazing how God works things out, I have been following Ella Burks blog for quite some time, they wrote to us about you guys. I will be praying for you guys as you venture together on this long journey. It sounds like Emma is doing great, I am so glad to hear it. God is so amazing and He listens to the cries of His people. I am crying out with you that God will go before you in this journey.
    God Bless you All!!

    Whitney

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  16. I am Ella's Great Aunt! I will add you to my Prayers. Everytime I think of Ella I say a little prayer and I will do the same for you guys! I can't wait to see pictures of Emma!

    With Love,
    Aunt Diana

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  17. Yep, I am also a vistor through Ella Dawn's blog. I am praying for you guys. Praise the Lord for the good news on her gaining weight <3

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  18. I also follow ella burks blog. I will be adding emma and your family to my prayers!

    Tiffany

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  19. We dont know you, but have been following Ella's journey with the Burk's so felt compelled to let you know that our family will add you to our daily prayer list and will follow along with Emma's journey. God has special plans for both Ella and Emma, good luck on your journey, we will be with you also. The Watkins family.

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  20. I have been following Ella's amazing journey. What drew me to this post the most was Dr Stanley. He is the most awesome doctor. He delivered 3 of my children as well as many other high risk single and twin friends. I have been following Ella's journey and appreciate the opportunity to follow Emma's. Best of luck and our prayers are with you.

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