The diagnosis- Day 2

So since the tests and ultrasound from Tuesday were kindof inconclusive, a biopsy of her liver was ordred for Wednesday morning.  She had also kicked her IV out from the day before so she was so lucky as to have that procedure done again.

About 9:30, they came and got us for the biopsy. We went down with her and talked to the doctor who would be doing it. He thoroughly explained what he would be doing and what they would be looking for with the biopsy.  They started to put her under so we left for 20 or so minutes that it took to do.

The rest of the day was spent waiting for anything, any news.  We were told the final biopsy results likely would not be in until the next day, but that they would look at it that day and come up a preliminary result.

Well, later that afternoon, Dr. Guthrey did come in and tell us that based on what they preliminary biopsy is showing he is quite sure we are looking at the Biliary Atresia.  He had already talked with the surgeon and scheduled an OR for Friday.  We were a little, actually a lot overwhelmed at this point.  We had gone from wondering why our baby was kindof yellow to major surgery within 3 days.

There were tears. There were a lot of tears. There was turmoil. And there were prayers...ALOT of prayers too. Then there was peace.  We started letting family and friends know what the diagnosis was and what has to be done about it.

I think the hardest part was not knowing what was wrong...and then KNOWING what is wrong.  We basically ended up with the worse case scenerio in this situation.  It is gonna be a long hard journey for our family.  It could possibly require some changes...hopefully not, but it is quite possible.  It is gonna require a lot of faith and patience and help.  BUT we do have the faith and help....we'll have to work on the patience I'm sure.