On August 27, 2009 I went to what I thought was going to be a normal, routine ultrasound. I have experienced these with my other 3 daughters and wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary. I noticed during my ultrasound that my doctor was being more serious than normal but I wasn't too concerned and just thought she was concentrating on getting measurements. Then she told me that she noticed some abnormalities and was concerned that our baby girl had spina bifida. I was in complete shock and my eyes filled with tears and was hoping it was some sort of mistake. I called Harvey from my cellphone and broke the news to him. The next day we went to Denver to see a specialist that confirmed that our unborn baby did indeed have spina bifida.

We go to Denver again on September 24th to get more ultrasound pictures that we will then take to the pediatric neurosurgeon. Hopefully after these next appointments we will have a better idea of what to expect when she is born. We have many questions to take to these doctors.

I have shed many tears and spent many hours on my knees praying for the best outcome for our Isabella Grace. I know the Lord only gives us what we can handle and for some reason He is trusting us with this precious little girl to take care of. I know she will be a blessing to our family and we will only grow stronger through it all.