The 20-week ultrasound that we had on Monday demonstrated conclusively that Baby El is a boy, who now has the name Bryce Aubrey Zeiner. Aubrey is Dianna's grandfather, and Bryce is named for Bryce Canyon National Park in southwest Utah which was one of our favorite stops on our honeymoon. Dianna, Zane, Grandma Mouge, Bryce and Gus all went out to dinner on Monday evening to celebrate the newest addition to our family.
This morning we received a phone call from Dianna's Obstetrician who soberly relayed to us that the ultrasound revealed that Bryce has a number of independent developmental abnormalities. Today we went to Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, and a subsequent high definition ultrasound confirmed the previous conclusions. Due to the extent of Bryce's developmental abnormalities the prognosis is poor. The most likely explanation is that Bryce has one of several possible chromosomal abnormalities that will not be compatible with his survival. The best possible scenario will require multiple surgeries, both in utero and post-delivery, and even this possibility is a long shot.
To keep this possibility on the table, we have taken the requisite next steps. The first of these steps was to perform an amniocentesis, which is a test that is used to diagnose chromosomal abnormalities, the results of which will provide answers and hopefully an explanation for what is happening. Bryce is currently in no pain, and Dianna is in no danger.
Updates will be posted here as information filters in over the next several weeks. We have a request for our family and friends, which is that initially you allow us the space we need to process what is happening. We know that your thoughts are with us, and we are thankful that we have you all to lean on, no matter what decisions we have to make. We will need you in the coming weeks.
Much love to all of you.
-Dianna, Zane, Bryce and Gus
6 comments:
Dianna, Gus, Zane, and Baby Bryce,
You are all in our prayers. We are here for you and will help in any way we can. Dianna, you are a strong Mother and I know you will give your strength to your baby. We love y'all dearly and will be checking in for updates.
Love you all,
Erica, Tyler and Elizabeth
Casey and I both wish you the best possible news in the coming days and weeks. Take care,
Bob
we are thinking of you. Hope all becomes well.
__Eric Sheagley
Gusti, Diana & Zane<
I'm so sorry to hear of these news. We'll keep you in our prayers and that God will work things out as he knows best.
Uncle Al
Dear Zeiners-
We are so sorry to hear such news. We will keep you in our prayers and may the best possible outcome happen!
Take care
Mike & Chelsea
Love and holdings to all during this difficult, painful time. Healing and Blessings, Bonda
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