Hello Again!

Well, it's been a while since we've been here.  We've been a little busy with some of this and a little of that.  You know, starting school, having a new baby, the usual around here.  :)

Slowly things are beginning to fall into a bit of a routine and I hope to be able to get back to blogging on a somewhat regular basis again.  I hope to post updates soon on all of the kids, including our newest!

But for now, I wanted to let you know (if you haven't heard already) that Rebekah is going back to MUSC for a heart catheterization in a week.  We will be heading down on Thursday and have to check in at the hospital on Friday morning.  This is supposed to be a "routine" catheterization, but it still comes with it's risks.  We would certainly appreciate your prayers!

 A doctor in training!

Hmmm....maybe not?!

Because Rebekah's heart has several artificial parts (the conduits that were placed last year in December), there is a high risk of scar tissue building up in and around these parts. Rebekah's surgeon wants to make sure that the scar tissue is ballooned or stented to keep the conduits from closing up.  Also, it is likely that Dr. Baker will coil off some of Rebekah's extra collaterals during the cath.

Right now we are planning on Rebekah staying overnight in the hospital on Friday night.  Usually if there is any work done in the cath lab (besides just taking measurements and pictures), the doctors like for the patient to spend one night for observation just to make sure that things are fine.

For the first time ever the boys will be spending the time we are gone with friends.  The two oldest boys will be with one family and the younger two with another family.  They are very excited about their "sleep overs!"  We will be taking the baby with us.  Please pray for safety for the boys while we are away.

Our cute little pumpkin!

Thank you all for your prayers for our family.  We will be updating from the hospital with Rebekah's progress in the cath lab.

Nancy