We're Getting Settled

Wow! LA's crazy! Well, we are getting settled in here. The weather is cool (good for Kristen!). We can't believe the outpouring of love, support, messages and prayers we've been getting....truly amazing! THANK YOU!! Kristen & Lincoln have had tests all day yesterday and today. Things are going pretty smooth right now. Her cardiologist said he felt a lot better about how her heart is doing compared to when he saw her 3 months ago because her tests and symptoms have gotten better. They expect her to do just fine (A big praise!) Here are some updated prayer requests as a result of today's findings:

1. That Lincoln's "Foramen Ovale" (an opening in the septum) becomes bigger or they will have to immediately (minutes after birth) insert a catheter into the heart and open it up with a balloon; otherwise he will not have any oxygenated blood circulating the body...BAD!!

2. He will need to have a surgical procedure done called a "Norwood". We were not expecting this. The prayer is that his aorta will be a sufficient size and there will be minimal valve blockage to last a few weeks before they do this surgery; otherwise they will have to do it as soon as he is born. Doing this later is better because he will be stronger and they will be able to do another scheduled surgery at the same time instead of another separate surgery...plus...he might be able to come home or be transferred if it is done later. It all depends on the aorta and any valve blockage.

Thank you again everyone...we will keep you updated...talk to you soon!
Josh & Kristen

The Time Has Come...At Last!!

Well here we are...you found us! We are finally heading down to UCLA to have our little Lincoln Michael Carter. Kristen is scheduled to be induced on June 11th....that is, if he doesn't decide to come earlier on his own timing! We are excited to see what God has instore for us and this little guy...and...very nervous also, as you can imagine. We just don't know what to expect when he enters this world. There are so many "what if's?"....so many "I dunno's?"....so much fear. Questions we can only leave in the safety and protection of God's big hands! We are so scared of the unknown...so nervous because of the past...BUT, God is Faithful, Sovereign, Just, Big and He knows....He just knows. For now we try to rest (ya right!) and try to contemplate the huge honor and joy it is to be parents again.

We invite you all to be part of Lincoln's life as his journey unfolds and we see God's work. Kristen and I will update his blog daily with pictures and updates of his condition and activity. Feel free to leave comments on this blog site or email us. This is how we will keep in contact with all of our loved ones as it will be a blessing to hear from you too! Until then...To God be all the Glory, Honor and Praise! We love you all! Josh & Kristen