"Your ways are higher than our ways and the plans that you have made are good and true."Havah was induced Wednesday afternoon and had a very long, painful labor process. At around 11am our wonderful doctor decided to do an emergency C-Section for Havah's health. Tim and Havah welcomed beautiful Elisha Richard (5 lbs 3oz) on August 9, 2012 at 11:15am. Baby Elisha and was not alive (due to Trisomy 18-an extra 18th chromosome) at the time of birth. The doctors believed he most likely went to be with Jesus on Wednesday or even Tuesday night. *Havah remembers a yucky feeling that things weren't right since she hadn't really felt him on Wednesday.
During the C-Section procedure. The surgery went fine in itself until Havah was found to have a concealed placenta abruption (happens in 1% of pregnancies worldwide). She was then found to have DIC (Disseminated intravascular coagulation)- her blood wasn't clotting. Her platelet count got down to around 12 (normal is 140). They gave her blood transfusions, platelets, and had to intubate her with a breathing tube. She was transferred in critical condition to the ICU in respiratory distress due to pulmonary edema. Her lungs were filling with fluid, even with the breathing tube in. The doctors were looking at the possibility dialysis if her body could not eliminate the fluids that were pumped into her body to get it to start clotting.
The situation is extremely serious at this point, but we believe God will intervene as we continue to ask for complete healing on her behalf. In addition, please pray for Pastor Tim and the rest of the family. Between the loss of baby Elisha and Havah’s current condition they need our prayerful support.
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| Havah and Mom at her baby shower. |
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