Glimmer of Hope

Liz wrote an amazing post about "hope" back in September.  It is truly amazing how powerful hope can be.

"Hope is the only thing stronger than fear."

Hope helps us through our darkest moments and it has been a constant theme through both of Lizzie's pregnancies.  Lately we have been hoping for answers and last week we FINALLY got some.  A hematologist in Boston has been reviewing William's information and he believes he has some insight into the type of anemia shared by both William and Julia.  It appears to be a very rare recessive form of fetal anemia.  This physician has only seen a handful of cases in his career.  The doctors believe that fetal interuterine transfusions may help Julia's anemia.  Each transfusion comes with risks.  However, we have some hope which is more than we had a few weeks ago.

Lizzie had the first IUT (interuterine transfusion) Monday and it well very well.  Julia was pretty anemic and she got some fresh blood which she desperately needed.  Yesterday we found out the MCA is improving.  This is wonderful news, however, there is a very long road ahead.

With this successful transfusion behind them, Lizzie and Julia will be undergoing more transfusions.

This "glimmer of hope" has dissipated some of darkness of the emotional storm Liz and Tom have been enduring these last few weeks.  This alone is reason to be grateful, have faith, and continue to pray.
Keep the prayers coming and thank you for all your love and support.



Julia Joy 20 weeks.  She is kicking Lizzie hard and getting stronger from her transfusion. :-)

"Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." Thomas S. Monson