Some have noticed and commented on the little ticker over in the sidebar. Bayleigh is going to be a sister. Alyssa and Derek are expecting. They found out this week the baby is a girl, Olivia Claire. Alyssa's AFP results were off, so she was sent to a perinatologist. We were all frightened, but felt reassured that much of the time, this means nothing. There is a high number of false positives associated with this test. The results of the ultrasound were devastating. Baby Olivia has something called a cystic hygroma. It is an accumulation of fluid on the back of her neck. She also has very significant heart failure. The prognosis is not good. They were told she had a 95% chance of not making it to be born. Alyssa is going through the worst pain imaginable. She's grieving and fearful for what lies ahead. We all are.
Internet research led me to this site. Reading the stories of baby Rosie and Hope and Holly and Lucy and baby Tiernan, stories that sounded identical to Olivia's, it gave me hope. The odds they doctor gave Olivia are not good, but 95% chance, means there's a 5% chance she will make it. I believe in miracles and I'm asking you to please pray for one. Please pray for Olivia and for Alyssa and Derek. Pray that the Lord will heal her little heart and pray that He will give us the strength to face whatever it is that lies ahead.
Oh honey..thoughts and prayers going up for you all, but especially baby Olivia. Miracles DO happen! Keep us posted hun!
Posted by: Mika | October 17, 2008 at 06:38 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. I know all to well what it feels like to be told there is not much hope...But there is......There is always hope! Through thoughts and prayers there is much love and hope!
Posted by: Lori | October 17, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Consider it done.
Posted by: Bridgette | October 17, 2008 at 07:19 PM
oh Autum, hearing this just breaks my heart. I will keep you all in our prayers.
Posted by: Katie | October 17, 2008 at 07:22 PM
I just had a recent scare with my pregnancy (24 weeks)all looks to just been that a scare, the power of prayer is the only thing that got me through it. Alyssa, Olivia, yourself and your entire family are on my mind and in my prayers.
Stay strong.
Posted by: Stefanie | October 17, 2008 at 08:16 PM
I will pray for your family.
Posted by: Fran | October 17, 2008 at 09:01 PM
I will definitely be praying for your family and that Olivia has the strength to get through this.
Posted by: M | October 17, 2008 at 09:26 PM
Will do. Of course. Take care and best wishes.
Posted by: Lil' d | October 17, 2008 at 09:48 PM
I believe that prayer changes things and I will be praying for Olivia in the coming days. The Lord gives strength to his people. The Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11
Posted by: Jan | October 17, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Faith preceeds the miracle. Consider your precious Baby, and all your family, prayed for!
God be with you.
Posted by: Aunt LoLo | October 17, 2008 at 10:19 PM
I believe in miracles as well. I will be praying for sweet baby Olivia.
Posted by: d perkins | October 17, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Praying.
Posted by: momawake | October 17, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Autum, I will definitely keep Alyssa and Olivia in my prayers. I can only imagine the heartache all of you are going through right now.
Posted by: Tonya Richard | October 17, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Oh, how sad this news is. I pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you all during this time and that Olivia will be completely healed. Oh Father, please help these dear people.
Posted by: Janine | October 17, 2008 at 11:31 PM
I pray to God that He will help you all have the strength to get through this.
Take care,
Salina
Posted by: salina | October 17, 2008 at 11:33 PM
I will pray for your family.
Posted by: brenda | October 18, 2008 at 12:25 AM
you are in my prayers. I have a family friend that had similar news they baby had to have brain surgery early on but is now 14 months and doing everything normally. God is great and I hope you get your miracle and the comfort and strength y'all need.
Posted by: Katie R | October 18, 2008 at 12:56 AM
My prayers are with you, Alyssa, Olivia. I believe in miracles. You are all very cherished, and we are all there with you in spirit.
Take Care,
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie | October 18, 2008 at 01:22 AM
I believe in miracles too. I'm praying for you and your family.
Posted by: melissa s. | October 18, 2008 at 02:43 AM
Sending prayers for all of you. I'll be keeping little Olivia in my thoughts today. Stay strong as a family and you'll get through whatever trials this brings.
xMx
Posted by: Marie | October 18, 2008 at 04:12 AM
I can't think of anything more painful...my heart goes out to them and I will definitely keep them in thought at this very difficult time.
Posted by: Jane Weston | October 18, 2008 at 05:13 AM
God is good. I will hold you all in my prayers.
Posted by: Caron Mosey | October 18, 2008 at 06:36 AM
prayers and hugs from me, autum.
Posted by: erin | October 18, 2008 at 07:29 AM
Autum,
I too believe in miracles and will be praying for one for precious Olivia. Prayers for Alyssa, you and rest of the family during the days ahead. Especially praying for a wonderful miracle from our heavenly father.
Posted by: Elaine | October 18, 2008 at 08:32 AM
praying for you all...
xo
Posted by: Dawn | October 18, 2008 at 08:34 AM