Abigail

Abigail

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Double switch it is...

7:10pm
It's been a long day filled with doctors, nurses and the army of other people who have continuously been invading Abi's room asking the same questions.
Since Abi returned from the cath, she has been sleeping for the most part of the day. She didn't eat until 4pm- for 13h. Once she started she drank 5oz of cherry flavored pedialite she'd never had before.
Anyway, we spoke with her surgeon and he chose to go with the double switch TOMORROW! Not longer than yesterday he wasn't really keen on doing this now because she is so small! Her systemic valve though leaks a lot so there is no point in waiting longer. We haven't signed up for that- that's for sure. The surgery will last about 8-9 hours and starts at 7.30. Along with the double switch they will be closing her vsd. It's going to be an even longer day. Probably the most terrifying, nerve wracking and .... The worst day of our lives. Our precious little girl will undergo a huge open heart surgery. Just this morning she was all smiles, cuddly and joyful and no one could tell her condition is so bad.
She will probably stay in icu for a good week, then a week or two in the perdiatrics... No, that's definitely not what we came here for... I'm hoping and praying for the best... Home for Christmas? Let's take one day at the time.
J.
Posted by Abi's Mom and Dad

9 comments:

  1. AlishaDecember 8, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    All babies are extremely resilient, heart babies especially so. I hope that everything goes well tomorrow. You guys will be in my prayers. I'll be checking back for updates.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    We love you guys so much Joanna. Know that we will be praying especially fervently tomorrow for precious Abi.
    God take care of this beautiful baby girl and wrap her mommy and daddy in your loving arms. Give Joanna & Art the peace they need to get through tomorrow so they can be there...stronger than ever when Abi comes out of surgery. Please watch over the doctors and nurses that will be involved in Abi's surgery and her post-op care. Make sure they are well rested and focused on the needs of their patience above all else. God we ask these things in the name of your son Jesus Christ, Amen.
    Hang in there mama and daddy.....and know that you are not going through this alone. Your love, your story and your beautiful daughter have all made an amazing impact on everyone who has heard and our hearts are with you and Abi all the way.
    All My Love,
    Charissa

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  3. Mrs. DDecember 8, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    We will be lifting you up all day tomorrow dear friends. God we need your power now more than ever. Sweet Abi be strong.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    We will be praying all day.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Praying for your precious child, that God's hand is on her.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Joanna,
    Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts. God is in Control.. I pray for a speedy recovery for Abi.

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  7. DHolmesDecember 9, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    We are praying for you all. Take comfort in knowing god is with you.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Our prayers are with you.

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  9. Jackie RummageDecember 9, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    My prayers are with you today! The Lord God is your strength. Lean on Him!
    Love you - Jackie

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