Baby Wilde #3

Hello from San Diego!

I hope you all are enjoying your last few weeks of summer until crazy fall activities start up again! We made it to San Diego and have really enjoyed our time here so far.  That being said we had some unfortunate news a couple days ago.  Some of you know, many did not know, but we are expecting a third child that is due Dec. 19. The pregnancy seemed as normal as could be besides me being much more sick then with the other two, which stress I'm sure also attributed to. Our official insurance didn't start until last Monday (which we are still dealing with getting all the figured out) through Jeff's job so we waited until this week (which is between week 20 & 21) to get an ultrasound done. Jeff was unable to come with me but we assumed that wouldn't be a big deal and I would show him the pictures of a healthy baby when he came home. And although our baby did look as precious and beautiful as we could imagine, we have some sad news that he/she may not be a viable baby and therefore there is a chance he/she will not be able to ever come to our house to join us here on Earth. It appears that baby's bladder is severely distended, the right kidney is being blocked by the bladder and the left has multiple cysts, there is fluid around the heart, and the left lower leg is a club foot. All this indicates to a congenital and/or genetic disorder that may never be able to sustain life. We are being referred on to a specialist and have an appointment on Monday (again, assuming that Monday morning all of our insurance will go through) to see what our options are. As you can imagine this came as a shock and we are on our knees, knowing God has the ultimate plan. With that we ask if you would please join us in prayer, specifically for peace no matter what the outcome of this situation is, that God's strength and love can be shown through us so we may be witnesses to others even through the difficult times, wisdom on upcoming decisions, safety for the baby and myself since we don't really know what this will all entail, for Mikayla-she is having a difficult time grasping that her baby may never come home and is very sick, especially since she's able to feel the baby moving (Malachi is still a little young to understand anything), and for wisdom for our future healthcare providers we will be encountering.  Also, a prayer for understanding of Jeff's surgeons he is with so that he might be able to join me when I go to the upcoming specialist appointments and that our insurance will be expedited. We know that God can perform miracles if he desires to do so but we also know ultimately his way is the best way, whatever that may be. We really appreciate the prayers and we miss our Michigan family, especially in times like these. That being said, it is clear that God has orchestrated all the details to perfection up until this point for this move and for the people we have met and are so grateful for that. 

With love,

Nicole