Welcome to the World Selah!

Selah Brynn Anderson

January 31

7.7lbs, 20 inches long

10:05 pm

After giving birth to Selah late Thursday night, we discovered a condition with her that will not allow her to get food to her stomach (this was the cause of all the extra amniotic fluid I carried) Within six hours, she was transported to another hospital about an hour away where she waits for surgery. (see below for more info) She is a strong girl and doing very well. We look forward to bringing her home in the next week or two.

We chose the name Selah (found in the book of psalms) because it is said to mean "rest" or "pause and reflect". From the beginning, this pregnancy has proven to be a gift from the Lord. We began, thinking this was to be another miscarriage and before even seeing the heartbeat, I felt a confirmation from the Lord that this baby was going to be. Every time something else would come along and make me question if all was well, the Lord would remind us to "rest in his promise". Even now I feel the Lord whispering for us to keep "resting in Him" as he works out His mighty plans before us. We are very much at peace with all that is going on! Thank you Father that your plans are greater than ours will every be!!

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance MUST FINSIH ITS WORK. So that you may be mature and complete, not lacking ANYTHING! James 1:2-4

Visiting Selah

Today we took Big Sister Ocean to see Selah. She wanted so badly to hold her and was kissing her so cutely!! I can't wait to bring Selah home so they can really start getting to know each other. oh, yeah - Ocean's baby (that was in her belly) is now out and also has an "owie" in her throat too.

Proud Moo Moo!!

Moo Moo and Selah

Transesophageal Fistula (TEF)

Basically, Selah was born with an esophagus that is in two pieces and does not allow food to make it to the stomach. She also has an extra passageway that connects the lungs to the stomach. This would allow liquids from the stomach to go into the lungs and cause major problems. While she is doing great and very stable, she will need surgery to repair these defects so that she can live a normal healthy life. As of right now the surgery is scheduled for Monday, however, this could change should there be a greater need for someone else at the hospital. The recovery would be at best a week and probably a little longer. Right now, the hardest part is that she is feeling hungary and wants to eat. While she is getting nutrients from the IVs, her belly says she needs to eat. Hopefully, one surgery will be all she will need. We will try to keep the blog updated as we are being loved on by so many and want to keep you all update as best we can.
We are all doing well, and are in great spirits. We are confident in the plans our Heavenly Father has for our family and pray he can use us to share his love during this time.

THANKS to all of you for your prayers, support, and amazing ways the Lord is providing for us through so many of you. We are so BLESSED to have such a great cloud of witnesses that surround us.
PRAY for Selah that she would remain strong during this time, the doctors and nurses for wisdom, and the many other families we have already started making contact with at the hospital. May they all see Jesus and be transformed!!