FISH Results Are In!

FISH (Fluorescence in situ hybridization) testing is performed when a specific structural abnormality or chromosomal disorder is suspected by a doctor. The FISH test was performed on baby Titus to confirm or rule out three of the likely genetic disorders associated Titus’s birth “per-fect” (intentionally not labeled as a “de-fect”, because Titus will be formed perfectly according to God’s will).

It is with great joy that we received the phone call today that confirmed Titus does not have any of the three disorders being tested for (Down ’s syndrome, Trisomy 13, or Trisomy 18). Thank you to all of you who were praying! While the more extensive results of the amniocentesis will not be in until next week, the professionals we worked with feel that the other chromosomal disorders, while still possibilities, are much less likely.

We praise God for his mercy and would ask you to continue to lift up baby Titus in your prayers. We will let you know what we find out next week. In the mean time we are setting up a consult with a UW surgeon who deals frequently with cleft palate and is highly regarded by her colleagues.

We continue to marvel at how God’s grace sustains us in these periods of waiting on Him. Isaiah 40:31 Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.