wiegie Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 For those of you who don't know, Polksalet's wife is 35 weeks pregnant. The pregancy has has not been routine by any stretch of the imagination. About three months ago, the baby was found to have a rare and potentially fatal tumor growing inside of her. After initially growing very rapidly (the tumor had quadrupled in size to more than 6 centimeters in just six weeks and there were concerns about the strain the tumor would put on the baby's heart), the tumor's had growth slowed over the past month. Things seemed to be going about as well as could be hoped under the circumstances--although the baby still faces a major surgery to remove the tumor after she is born. Fast-forward to yesterday: Mrs. Polk started having contractions and went to the local hospital. The doctors performed enzyme tests to see if the baby's lungs were mature enough for it to be born now, and unfortunately, they are not. (I checked and one potential side-effect of the baby's type of tumor is that it might cause kidney problems which hinder the ability of the lungs to develop at a normal rate.) The doctors there want the pregnancy to go on for at least another 4 weeks. At last update, there is a very strong possibility that they are going to Medevac Mrs. Polk to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock this morning. Please say some prayers for the Polksalet family. (I will update with new information as it becomes available to me.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Oh man ...definitely saying prayers and hope all turns out well for the polksalets ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Geeze...that is not good info. I hope and pray that everything turns out all right for Mrs. Polk and the baby. They can do some great things nowdays.... I deeply pray that this is one of those times for something great to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 (edited) WOW this is some sad news. However, we just want to be thinking positively for them. Major prayers are on the way. Hope all works out well for the Polk's. Edited May 19, 2007 by irish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Good vibes to Polksalet and family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thews40 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 all my prayers going your way Polk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 All the bestr from this family to his... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Prayer added for the whole Polk Family......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 They have my prayers and wishes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I will be praying for them throughout the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Wow, seems like lately has been a tough time for Huddlers. We're with ya polk...prayers & good vibes sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Prayers and good vibes your way Polk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-mongus Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 prayers to Polk and family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hoping everything works out for the best Polk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hoping for the best. Update if you hear anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Very scary. Sending good wishes to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 my thoughts and best wishes to the polks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Best wishes to Polksalet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Best of wishes sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Thanks wiegie for the info. This is very sad. Prayers and best wishes are on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Prayers and positive thoughts sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 my best polkie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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