A message from Bonnie..."Baby NiNi had the pulmonary artery banding and BTS (shunt) this morning (Tuesday). It went better than expected, no bypass machine needed, and only 4 1/2hrs! NiNi has an open chest, ventilator, chest tubes, pacer wires, some IV pressor support. Her left ventricle started working like a champ, and the docs are thrilled. If she continues this way, they are talking about doing the arterial switch in 2 weeks, not months! I can't stay in the room or even talk near her- she hears me and fights to move towards me, opens her little, swollen eyes and looks for me. She is quite a fighter, my precious wee one! The docs are impressed with her determination, saying she is my miracle baby. I had to keep my hands in my pockets to refrain from touching her. After 2 weeks of holding her constantly, it feels abnormal not to. Keep us in prayers, please. We are off to a great start at the BEST facility."
(Don't you love good news-I know I do! Gina)
I love good news too!! So happy to see NiNi getting better!
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Lynn
YAY!!!! Praise God!!!!! Keep fighting NiNi!
ReplyDeleteNot being able to hold her must be torture!!! But I'm glad the surgery went so well. Rejoicing with you!!!
ReplyDeleteBonnie & Carol & NiNi: I am keeping you all in my thoughts in prayers. She is such a beautiful baby! And I hope you will be hold her as soon as possible. I know NiNi is looking forward to that too.
ReplyDeleteLove, hugs, & prayers to you, NiNi, & your family.
Roxanna