Baby Diehl, who has yet to be named, has been diagnosed with Spina Bifida which is a developmental congenital disorder caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube. In other words, the bones of his spine did not fully close allowing some of the spinal cord to be exposed down near his bottom. It will require surgery to correct soon after the baby is born.
What this means long term we wont know until this precious baby is here. Spina Bifida is a diagnosis that can range in how it presents significantly. But again we know the Lord is in charge and has a very big plan for this little guy!! We have several appointments set up in January for further monitoring. While Kristin knows way more that I, there are still a lot of unknowns and we will be sure to pass along information as soon as we know.
Kristin and I are so blessed to be surrounded by family and great friends during this time. We appreciated all the prayers and love that have been sent our way and we ask that you continue to pray for strength and comfort. We know that this is God’s plan and we trust that He will use us and the sweet boy to glorify His name. We cling to His word and trust in our Great Physician. God is almighty and is wrapping us in His love. Our prayer is that God will give us knowledge to understand, understanding to persevere, perseverance to strengthen and strength to love.