Friends,
Debra and I have had conversations with many of you about Silas, but we wanted to go ahead and make sure everyone keeping up with us is aware that he has Down Syndrome. The neonatologist told us on Wednesday night (after the birth) that they suspected he might, based on some physical characteristics. We waited 48 hours for a confirmation and indeed he does have Down Syndrome.
You may remember that Silas was the one that was breathing on his own from the beginning. We were therefore able to hold him and connect with him from the beginning. Those first 48 hours with him were huge for us! He absolutely stole our hearts.
While we have much to learn, we have been told that heart complications are common for babies with Down Syndrome. So, a top priority for this week was to have a cardiologist examine Silas’ heart. Those test results came back today and revealed no problems at all! As for the future, we plan to just take it one day at a time, do our research, and pray that God would give us the grace to provide what he needs.
We continue to be amazed at his progress and are incredibly thankful for how well Silas is doing. Thanks so much to those of you who have prayed for our family. We really could not ask to be doing better.
Escape to the Country With Me
4 months ago
6 comments:
So thankful to hear that Silas' heart is healthy and strong. That is great news! Praying for you all as you adjust to taking care of both of your precious miracles. May God continue to give you the grace to take life one day at a time.
Love to all
Rachel
PS Debra try to rest as much as you can now!
So glad to hear about Silas' heart. We look forward to meeting your two boys soon. If you need anyone to watch Anna, we would love to help you out. Hope you can rest some.
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the Dillbecks
Love the pics- the boys are absolute punkins!!! Can't wait to hold them when they get home.
So thrilled that Silas has no heart complications! What amazing gifts you have been given in your three children.
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Flippins
The Miller's are keeping up with the boys thru your blog and emails from Barbara. They are beautiful babies and we all know they are so lucky to be born into your family! We continue to pray for their continued great progress.
Annie
Debra and Jeff - I am so incredibly happy for you-all and your growing family, each update I get from Dena is just better and better. I will continue to remember all of you in my prayers. God Is So Good!
Ginger(Dena's friend)
Praise the Lord for no heart issues!
Let us know how we can be helpful as you embark on this journey. You're in our prayers.
Much love,
Jennie, Mark, Nathan, Micah (T21) & Matthew
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