Ashley was born with a little bump between her eyes. Not even noticeable. I had talked to her pediatrician about it and we weren't worried. In fact, she never noticed but I did. She was born with it. These past seven months it has not grown or anything. It is skin colored. Well, Ash's doctor wanted to send her to a dermatologist. We weren't worried. She talked to the dermatologist and found out that, no, we need to see a pediatric neurosurgeon. We still weren't too worried because we thought they would say something like, "Yep, it's a bump. No worries. It'll just be there." Anyway, Monday Tim and I took Little Pie to the neurosurgeon. It has a couple different names but I'm not going into that here. It sounds scary. I was not ready to hear she will need an MRI and especially not ready to hear that she will have to be put under for it. They want to see if it is growing inside, outside or both inside and outside of the brain. We are scared and know eventually she will most likely have to have it removed - be it superficially and just cut out or the other way - which is too scary to even think about...I am not sleeping well and my stomach is in knots. Tim isn't much better.
The MRI is for EARLY the morning of the 29th. She won't be able to eat after midnight. This is, so far, the scariest thing I have dealt with as a mother. PLEASE pray for everything to be alright and that if it has to be removed that it won't be anything bad and they can just cut it out. I don't care about a scar I just want my baby to be O.K.
She's so little she can STILL fit in Jenna's baby doll stroller:
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Kelly I will keep you all in my prayers! I know this is scary for the whole family. If there is anything I can do for you let me know!
Kelly, your little girl is in my prayers. Thank you for reaching out during this scary time. We're all here to support you. I never blogged about our scary situation with Gabrielle, but when she went for her 6 month well-baby visit, Hubby (who was home from Iraq for R&R for two weeks) questioned the doctor about a slight bump on Gabrielle's forehead. I had never even noticed it but for some reason it was more noticable in pictures when the flash would shine on it. The doctor referred Gabrielle to a pediatric neurologist in GA & she had to have a scan of her head. I had to go alone with her since Hubby was back in Iraq by that time & it was definitely a nerve wracking experience. She didn't have to be put under like we had initially though. I remember having to take Gabrielle's newly pierced earings out, swaddle her up, put a pacifier in her mouth (which she had never really used before), lay her down on the table, & the nurse strapped her down. I put a vest on & was able to stay with my baby girl during the scan - I leaned over into Gabrielle's face & sang to her the whole time & she was absolutely relaxed & content to lay there for the few minutes it took for the scan. Turns out that the sutures in her forhead had closed early (usually they don't close until around 9 months) and it caused a slight ridge right in the middle of her forehead. Thankfully the scans showed that the early closing of the sutures had no impact on her growing head & brain. She was monitored until she was a year old & the ridge is completely unnoticable now (especially because she has bangs!)
I will pray for strength for you & your family during this scary & uncertain time.
And here I am fretting over my wisdom teeth extraction....
DON'T get upset until you know what it is - because, yes - just the thought of your child being put out for surgery is scary enough. Faith has been out on several occasions, but usually it's so fast.. and because they are children - they don't have to use much anasthesia at all. Poppy has bumps like that on his head, the one he had removed is back.. they do MRI's to make sure they are just on the outside too (so I'm thinking it's the same thing). He doesn't even have a scar from where they removed the one on his forehead - almost the same spot.. right between the eyes. I will say prayers - and please update the second they know what it is!!
awww..sweet woman. love you and praying...on my knees!
Kelly,
Like I said before we will be praying so hard for you all and especially for little Ashley. I cannot imagaine how you feel because when I talked to mom yesterday about it I felt like I couldn't breathe and could not stop the tears from falling and she isn't even my own child. Know that the more people that know the more people that can be praying; and that is exactly what we need right now. Love you and Ashley.
Amy
I will definitely keep little Ashley in my thoughts and prayers. Please, please keep us updated.
Kelly, all of you will be in my prayers, but especially little Ash. I'm confident that everything is going to be ok. Keep us updated.
Holy Father,
I come to you now on behalf of Kelly and Ashley. I ask, Father, that you please let your peace rest on Kelly. Let her feel your loving arms wrapped around her as she worries for her little girl. I pray Lord that You will anchor her in Your loving kindness and consistent goodness. God, I pray for Ashley's health. You instructed us Lord to pray that Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven, and I don't believe baby girls will have serious illnesses in Heaven. Let it be so here, Lord. I ask in the name of your son, Jesus, Lord that Your healing hand be upon little Ashley. I know she is precious to you Lord. Please comfort Kelly and her family now in this time of concern. Thank you for your faithfulness Lord. In Christ, Aaron.
Kelly,
I will say a prayer for your precious little Ashley! I know you are scared but hopefully you will find some peace in the next couple weeks! Keep us updated.
Kelly,
We are thinking and praying for Ashley and your family. I know the unknown is scary, and I know how helpless of a feeling comes with that not knowing... trust in the Lord for strength and He will get you through. ((Hugs))...
The unknown is always the scariest part. I will keep you all in my prayers over these next few weeks while you get this figured out. I'm so glad you shared this with us so we can all go to God in prayer for you and Ash.
I loved Aaron's prayer and yes, you definitely have some serious prayer warriors here in Prattville, Alabama~rest well, my dear friend and thank you so much for sharing with us. That's what we're here for! with much, much love, Miss Nancy
You and Ashley are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of all of you during this time. My heart goes out to all of you.
Oh Kelly, my heart aches for you right now! We will keep you, Tim, and Baby Ashley in our prayers. Much Love ~
My heart goes out to you! I can only imagine how scared you are. I will pray for all of you guys. I hope everything turns out ok for little Ashley. She is the same age as my little girl. I just pray you and the family can feel peace as you go through this!
Awwww, I will pray for your sweet baby, too. I'm sorry you're so scared. I hope it turns out to be nothing. (((hugs))) (I found your blog through Lisa's comments)
I will have your family in my prayers...
Kelly,
This is so scary, and you'll be in my prayers. I know that nothing will make it easier, but my Emma had to be put to sleep for an MRI and it went really, really well. The hardest part is the IV.....she came right out of it, too. I'll be looking for updates!
Kelly- You don't know me, but we have some mutual friends from Faulkner, and that's how I found your blog. I'm sorry that y'all are dealing with this, and I can only imagine how scary it is for you. I will be praying for Ashley, you and Tim, and the upcoming appointments.
I love you.
I'm just now catching up on my blog reading and just saw your post. I'll definitely be praying for little Ashley. Rely on God and hang in there!
I have been out of town and was sad to read about all this. I completely understand your feelings. It feels terrible to think something is wrong with your baby (not matter what it is). Jacob was put under also (he was still young) and it went very very well. I cannot say I wasn't a mess the entire time but thats normal right? I wish I could do something for you! Keep us posted!
Hey Kelly, I just now checked your blog about Ash. I will be praying for sure.
Kelly, I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I will be praying for your family and little Ashley. She is such a beautiful child and I hope everything will be fine.
You are all in my thoughts.
Hummm? I can see this clicking on highlighted areas does help. Honey we are all (the Church here also) still praying for each of you in the morning and I just wanted to be sure you knew the lapse in time hasn't slowed that.
You have survived the wait and that was the worst test of all. Now use all that charm you and Tim have and be sure those Doctor's know they are dealing with one of God's finest and to treat you all accordingly!
Tell them Mom said so!
Love you!
MomME
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