Special Kids - Part 2

God has blessed us with a beautiful daughter and now we have a son on the way, too (more on that soon!). Maleeya came home "healthy" and we've since learned about some small issues (see previous post). With our son, we know he has some health issues up front. And since it's something that will possibly be noticeable, I've decided to let you all know about it now. It's also something you can be praying about. 

At first glance, little man appears perfectly healthy (and adorable!). But he has a special bag he has to carry around, at least for awhile. We'll skip the big medical terms - he has a blockage that doesn't allow him to go potty (pee to be specific). So he had a surgery to put in a catheter in his belly and it attaches to this bag. He will have to have these catheters changed monthly and then have a surgery sometime in the near future. One area of concern for us is his kidneys. The blockage wasn't noticed immediately and when you're not peeing, it's backing up into your kidneys causing them to expand. His medical files say they have at least been affected, we just don't know the extent. 

We have been blessed to have a new doctor come to our small clinic in town - and guess where he's originally from? Shanghi, China! Out of all the places in the world?! He was able to read through the original Chinese medical file! He is ready to help us in any way possible, but he also sent our little guy's medical file out to some pediatric urologists to see if any of them would be willing to take his case once he's home. And there was one that said yes! 

It may not seem like much, but to know that there are people waiting here to help you once your child comes home is a relief. We're praying that God begins to heal his little body even now and he will have no long-term effects from this.

Both of our children, they're special, made by God and made perfectly for us. We're so incredibly blessed to be the parents to these kiddos. <3