At 4 and half months into the pregnancy, the foremost skeletal expert on this side of the US looked at the ultrasound and presented the option of ending the pregnancy saying “whether we deliver now, or wait to full term, it won’t make a difference”; this baby will NOT have room to expand his lungs and would not live when born. (She diagnosed him with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, bridle bone disease).
On June 7, 2012 At 7:57 am Elijah was born. 5 pounds 7 oz. Much to all of the doctor’s surprise and our praises, Elijah started and continues to breathe on his own, which is an answer to our prayers. During surgery we were praying together and you can imagine our utmost joy when we heard his cry. On the first day he started taking formula from a bottle and had no problem with the big “Ps” (pees and poops!) He has a hefty cry and is able to move his arms and legs. One of the doctors has expressed that Elijah responded normally to all stimulation and feels Elijah reacts just the same mentally as a usual newborn would during her examination. Thanks to all of you who have been supporting us in prayers. All glory be to God!
But the work is NOT done yet.
Here is what the doctors are seeing now:
Some fractures noted in arms, legs, ribs and short, curved bones. Of course the doctors are doing more tests and the staff here in the intensive care unit are watching his body alignment closely for his protection and comfort. We have to handle with care but we were able to hold him today. Grandma Nancy did too. They are still not sure the reason for these problems, neither are they sure of treatment or results. They THINK, based on the fractures and the shape of bones, that he has a milder form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Please continue to pray for healing, complete healing. The Lord has done great things for us so far, but we believe He is NOT done with His work in Elijah…or us!
Thanks for your support in prayers and checking in on us —as of right now we are not taking visits and may not get to our phones and emails right now. But we are doing fine and Jessi’s recovery is going well. In the near future we’ll let everyone know when you can come meet Elijah.
We’re starting a blog so you can keep up with what is new, and stop getting these long emails. We’ll send the blog info soon.
With love,
Jessica, Fadi, and Elijah Raphael Fadi Mansour
On June 7, 2012 At 7:57 am Elijah was born. 5 pounds 7 oz. Much to all of the doctor’s surprise and our praises, Elijah started and continues to breathe on his own, which is an answer to our prayers. During surgery we were praying together and you can imagine our utmost joy when we heard his cry. On the first day he started taking formula from a bottle and had no problem with the big “Ps” (pees and poops!) He has a hefty cry and is able to move his arms and legs. One of the doctors has expressed that Elijah responded normally to all stimulation and feels Elijah reacts just the same mentally as a usual newborn would during her examination. Thanks to all of you who have been supporting us in prayers. All glory be to God!
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| The Intensive Care Unit about an hour after his birth |
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| Elijah under close medical supervision |
But the work is NOT done yet.
Here is what the doctors are seeing now:
Some fractures noted in arms, legs, ribs and short, curved bones. Of course the doctors are doing more tests and the staff here in the intensive care unit are watching his body alignment closely for his protection and comfort. We have to handle with care but we were able to hold him today. Grandma Nancy did too. They are still not sure the reason for these problems, neither are they sure of treatment or results. They THINK, based on the fractures and the shape of bones, that he has a milder form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Please continue to pray for healing, complete healing. The Lord has done great things for us so far, but we believe He is NOT done with His work in Elijah…or us!
Thanks for your support in prayers and checking in on us —as of right now we are not taking visits and may not get to our phones and emails right now. But we are doing fine and Jessi’s recovery is going well. In the near future we’ll let everyone know when you can come meet Elijah.
We’re starting a blog so you can keep up with what is new, and stop getting these long emails. We’ll send the blog info soon.
With love,
Jessica, Fadi, and Elijah Raphael Fadi Mansour
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