Liver Problems

This morning was flat out crappy and that is putting it way too politely. In the labs that were drawn this morning Abigail's bilirubin level and another they are watching closely had doubled from previous numbers. It is currently fifteen and a normal baby's should be less than one. As you can see in some of the pictures from the past few days, and even before, she is pretty yellow.

As days go by the signs are showing that the surgery did not take or that the liver is in really bad shape. Either way, the doctors have begun making calls in search of liver transplant options. We don't know if she would even be a candidate for a liver transplant with all of her other complications (Heart Surgery needed being the major one) and the Cat Eye Syndrome. A few cases have had transplants in the UK but those are the only ones our doctor knows about. We also don't know if she would need to have the heart surgery prior to getting a transplant. At this point we don't know much about the transplant situation other than it is likely she will need one.

Additionally, a transplant would require relocating for some amount of time, which is a scary thought considering Stephanie will be needing to go back to work in a little while. Whether east coast or west coast or in between we just have to wait and see.

In the meantime, we ask that you would pray that God would lay his healing hand on this sweet little girl. Also pray that He would comfort us and continue to give us strength while we wait. You more than likely have said a few prayers on our behalf if you are reading this and for that we are so grateful.

This morning she was wide awake!