Today, after Allison spent an uncomfortable night in the hospital, our doctors were able to conduct a successful blood transfusion for Madison.  They first confirmed that she did have anemia and in doing so, learned that her anemic condition improved a bit since yesterday.  They said they “topped her off” with the transfusion and believe that over the next week her bone marrow will kick in to help increase the hemoglobin levels in her blood.  We praise God for this positive result and anticipate good numbers as we go forward.

The Doppler’s did show a concerning finding as well.  It seems that the flow number relative to the hematocrit levels suggest that the chance Madison suffered some type of stroke when Olivia passed away is higher than the doctors had thought.  We originally thought 20% and now the risk may be as high as 50%.  Obviously, a concern.  We share this not to paint a doom and gloom picture but rather to give you specifics to pray about.  Pray that these findings will improve and that as the days turn into weeks and months, we would continue to have more confidence that Madison will do well.

Allison will be getting on a plane to come home tomorrow.  I can’t tell you how excited I am to have her here.  We’re trusting God for favor as she travels and that all will be smooth, on time and comfortable (as comfortable as it can be).

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