Day 2- Meeting with the Dr.

We received some devastating news yesterday.  We are still in shock, but we
ultimately realize that God is in control.

When we met with the Dr yesterday, he gave us a primary diagnosis of placental
insufficiency with a small component of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome.  This
diagnosis was not good for our smaller twin.  They are not giving him much
chance to live.

We were given a couple of treatment options, one we rejected because we did not
feel it was the right thing to do.  We are going ahead with the laser procedure
and trusting the Lord to do what He will in regards to both children.

Incidentally, we have decided to name our children early because of all of this.
The larger child or as the doctors refer to him as the recipient twin, or the
bigger baby, we have named him Joseph Edward.  The smaller twin, or the donor
twin, we have named Jonathan David.  We were tired of hearing references to
smaller baby, large baby, etc.

The laser procedure has been scheduled for Friday, exact time to be determined.
We will not be able to return home until sometime on Monday evening, but that
could change.

We have not been able to talk to many people outside of our immediate family,
because it is hard for us to talk about these things without becoming very
emotional, it is especially hard when we have seen both of our children on the
ultrasound moving around,etc.

The other thing that the Dr mentioned was now we will deal with the distinct
possibility of three things:  1) Heidi will be on bedrest once we return home
for the duration of the preganancy 2) We will most likely be dealing with the
premature birth of Joseph and the risks and complications with that  3) Also,
there is a possibility of some neurological difficulties with Joseph once he is
born, but that is uncertain also.

This procedure does not guarantee us the survival of either child, but it is the
best option for both children and we know that they are in the hand of God and
He will do what is best for them.  Please pray for us, our families, and the
Dr's during this process.