A Prayer Is Answered by gypsyflame

Bryce • Landscape • posted on Jul 06, 2009

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Michelle is coming home today! She has a condition which is very rare... it is called "INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS OF PREGNANCY (ICP)" ICP is a pregnancy-related liver disorder in which there are abnormalities in the flow of bile. These abnormalities lead to a build-up of bile acids (components of bile) in the mother's blood, resulting in symptoms such as severe skin itching. In the United States, ICP affects less than 1 percent of women. It can be very uncomfortable for the pregnant mother but it can harm the baby. Up to 60 percent of women with ICP deliver prematurely (before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy.)ICP also increases the risk for stillbirth, though the risk is small (1 to 2 percent). ICP often is treated with a medication called ursodeoxycholic acid (Actigall). This medication relieves skin itching, helps correct liver function abnormalities and may help prevent stillbirth. Michelle will return to the hospital twice a week to have ultra-sounds done to monitor the baby's heartbeat. If the baby's lungs are mature enough for the baby to breathe on his own, the provider may induce labor at 36 to 38 weeks to help prevent stillbirth. Michelle is now almost 33 weeks pregnant. Symptoms of ICP generally clear up on their own by about two days after delivery. Thank you all for your prayers and your concern...I ask that you continue to pray for them as they still need them...Landen isn't out of danger yet...but so far he's doing good. They did give Michelle 2 steroid shots which will help Landen's lungs grow faster so that he can hopefully breathe on his own when he is born. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vegetation freebies here at Renderosity.

Comments (27)

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JeffersonAF

12:13PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

Excellent scene.

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mgtcs

12:14PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

Thank god you have a diagnosis and that it is a fairly manageable problem! We will continue to pray for you all! Hugs Monica

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Mondwin

12:16PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

Awesome done...bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

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photostar

12:18PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

WONDERFUL news, Marlene. Glad they have finally figured out what is going on. What a great celebratory render for this news, as well. Will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

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costapanos

12:22PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

Beautiful render!

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brycek

12:29PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

So glad they figured this out..will keep them in my prayers. Beautiful image!!

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sazzart

1:01PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

This is terrific; you're really getting into the veggie dep't. :0

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myquad

1:04PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

I'm so glad they finally figured out what was going on. I'll continue to send my best. Lovely image!

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Blush

1:07PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

Glad they figured out what was wrong Beautiful render Hugs Susan I have up a new one too drop by when you can:)

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lior

1:09PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

Excellent bryce render!

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eekdog

1:30PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

glad your daughter is coming home marlene, yes prayers do get answered hon, great scene also my dear..

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icerian

1:49PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

I like your fantasy landscapes. Another nice one!

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DennisReed

2:32PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

Refreshing image & Wonderful news Marley! Continued prayers for Michelle & Landen, May the Lord continue to watch over them!

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vaggabondd

3:22PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

good news all around and a great image to boot, nice work my friend :)

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Faemike55

4:35PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

that is some very excellent news! I am happy that the doctors discovered what was wrong and that it can be treated. My thoughts and prayers are with her and all

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mikeerson

6:53PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

Pregnancy always makes you wonder when we were swimming for that egg, we all won the race... what happened to all the other little tad polls??? That was good news on the doctores figuring it out... been through having 3 kids - it's always conceern even when things are going good.

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Silkylady

8:31PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

I am so glad they found the problem. HOPE EVERYTHING IS OKAY NOW...Silkylady...

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three_grrr

10:20PM | Mon, 06 July 2009

What wonderful news! I mean wonderful that they actually have a diagnosis for Michelle .. and that it is manageable with meds, and hopefully won't hurt the baby. They will stay in my prayers. How is little Anya? beautiful render!!

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Shirahime

12:41AM | Tue, 07 July 2009

wonderful!

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davidoblad

8:09PM | Tue, 07 July 2009

Excel image Marcy. Great news to hear they finnaly have a handle on Michelle's problems. Hope it all works out for everyone best. Bravo and hugs from Dave :^)

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