No!
January 28, 2008 is a day we will never forget. After family home evening, Melanie's placenta ruptured (she was 6 months pregnant). At first we did not know what was wrong, or if our un-born child was ok. We spoke with Dr. Sanders and he told us to get to the hospital immediately. Because of all the bleeding we thought we had lost our baby. It was a sweet surprise when at the hospital they hooked up the monitors to Mel's stomach, and sure enough our baby's heart was beating! A short while later, (because of the continuous loss of blood) Melanie and the baby's strength failed. The doctor's rushed her to an operating room where they performed an emergency C-section. After they took the baby out, they had to perform CPR on her little body for about 25 minutes, before she started breathing on her own. Thanks to the skilled hands of our doctors and nurses, a priesthood blessing, and the divine hand of Providence, Melanie and our baby's lives were spared! So, I proudly introduce Janey Rae Sorensen as the third child in the Sorensen family!
Our challenges did not end that night. Janey weighed one pound and 15 ounces, and the Life Flight team took her down to St. George to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. A couple days later we learned that she had a stage 4 (the most severe) bleed in the right side of her brain. The doctors said that if the bleed gets any worse, we would need to start preparing for the worst. The next few days were long days of prayer and fasting. The following week we received the latest ultrasound results back, telling us the bleeding had stopped!!!!! Truly, we witnessed another miracle! Janey has had various other illnesses and infections. She is still in critical condition, but the whisperings of the Spirit have testified to my wife and I that she is going to make it.
We want to thank all of you who have fasted and prayed in her behalf. We very humbly ask that you will continue to pray for our little Janey. We want to bear you all the witness, that there is power in the priesthood. We have seen the impossible become possible. Our Heavenly Father has blessed our family beyond which I can express gratitude. God lives, and guides the affairs of our lives! Thank you again for your continued prayers in Janey's behalf!
Has the day of miracles ceased? NO!
9 comments:
So glad things are starting to look up. We will for sure keep her in our prayers. Keep us updated when you can.
We are glad things are looking up. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Gannon
WELL I JUST WANTED TO WRITE TO SAY THAT I AM SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT THING ARE ON THE UP AND UP. MELANIE I HOPE THAT YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND CONTINUE TO THANK THE 0UR HEAVENLY FATHER FOR THAT PRECIOUS LITTLE SPIRIT. BELIEVE THAT MY WIFE AND I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS AND I HOPE FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY FOR YOURSELF AND THE BABY.
MUCH LOVE,
BRIAN ESTEY
Oh my! I had no idea you were going through all of that. I'm so sorry. You guys are so faithful!!! I'm really glad that you started a blog. I will check it often for updates. And we will definitely keep you in our prayers.
We'll defintely keep all of you in our prayers! She's beautiful, Ryan and Melanie!
Congrats! We're glad that she's here and that you have been blessed to see the hand of Father in Heaven! Please give Melanie our wishes of a fast recovery as well! love you guys!
Erica and Daniel
I don't know what to say that hasn't been said already. Just know that we love you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
love you forever,
Amanda
What a sweet little spirit she is. She could not have come to better parents who love her TONS! I am glad to hear that things are going well and I will pray that they only get better. We will keep you all in our prayers. We love you!
Jenni, Russ & girls
Hi Ryan & Melanie!
This is Hayley (long last roommate from the fishbowl). I got your blog address off of Erica's blog and thought I'd sneak a peek (hope you don't mind). Wow! What a week you have had! Your story is amazing, and I hope that she continues to get healthier and bigger and all goes well. She is so cute! Give Melanie my best, I hope she has a fast recovery and all goes very well!
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