Update on Ella

This past week has continued to be very difficult for us and for Ella as far as feedings are concerned. Things have not significantly improved like we had hoped and the doctor agreed that after all the medications she has been taking we should have seen more of an improvement than we have. They don't feel like we should wait any longer to see if things get better and neither do we so Ella is scheduled for a scope and pH probe for this coming Wednesday, January 28th. We are really praying that we will have some answers this week about what is going on. We should get some initial results immediately after the scope and then there will be more results a week or so later after they have time to review the biopsies. Ella will also have a pH probe done, which to my understanding they will put a spaghetti size tube in her nose that goes down into her stomach to measure how much acid is being produced. She will come home with this and have to have it for 18-24 hours and then we will take it out and return it to the hospital for results. That should be loads of fun!

We would ask that you please be in prayer that we are able to get some answers as to what might be causing all of Ella's feeding problems this week. We are nervous as to what those answers might be but at the same time very hopeful that having this procedure done could open the door to positive outcomes. We know the Lord is faithful and even though lately times have seemed quite dark we know there is a light at the end. We are holding on to that hope and so thankful that we have a powerful God on our side.

So that is the new plan as of now. Even though we are doing the scope this week we are still keeping our appointment in Feb. for the Upper GI. In my last post I think I said it was on Feb. 6th but I meant Feb. 4th. Sorry, all of my days and appointments run together sometimes. We'll keep everyone posted this week as we find out more info. Thank you for loving us and praying for our family. We definitely feel it and are so blessed by all of you!