Monday, November 17, 2008

It's A Girl and The Latest on Alissa

Sorry to combine this, but we are burnt out. We found out Thursday we are having another little girl. Unfortunately, Alissa had a rough weekend. She has now lost over 20 pounds since becoming pregnant and the doctor is more concerned now. He is putting her on total nutrition through her IVs to make sure she and the baby are getting fed. She is on the way to Mission Hospital to be admitted for a few days in order to begin the TPN IV nutrition. After she has been on it for a few days, they will send her home to continue at home. Our new baby girl is doing fine though. Alissa is 17 weeks today with a due date of April 20. We really pray that the TPN will reverse the weight loss and help her make it through the rest of the time.

8 comments:

Dave and Kelli said...

More pink - yeah! ;) We will be praying for you even more, as you take on the IV for nutrition as well - that God will strengthen and protect both mommy and baby during this process! Hope you are ALL holding up okay - what a joy this little one will be! Hugs!!

heidi said...

A new baby girl... Congratulations! More pink, that is awesome!

On the other note, we are praying hard for Alissa! What a rough road she has had with pregnancies-ugh! But we know that she is strong, filled with love, and the kind of courage that many of us will never know. We are praying for all of you... on our knees!

Amy Barron said...

lots of love and prayers!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the baby girl! I will definitely keep Alissa in my thoughts and prayers.

Moe said...

The Askew's are excited for you guys having a little girl! We are always in prayer for your health Alissa!

Moe said...

The Askew's are excited for you guys having a little girl! We are always in prayer for your health Alissa!

Anonymous said...

Mark and Alissa congratulations on baby girl #2. We pray for tolerance of the TPN, strength to go through the process and peace for both of you. Emma will be a great big sister. Mike and Ginger

Anonymous said...

Hello, hope you are feeling better. I have been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know how you are doing.

Take care