Thanks for the tummy prayers today. The surgeon just came by & let us know that this is not uncommon in the healing process for his surgery. Actually the cardiac team did a great job with his belly this morning beccause what the surgeon said helps the best is putting a n-g tube down with suction to keep the belly empty which is what the nurse practioner had done first thing. They also have him pretty much as comfortable as possible which has minimzed the 'episodes' & helped him get some rest. We are very relieved to hear this is part of the healing process, though an extremely uncomfortable one. We are hoping that the reflux 'correction' they did (a modified version because of his tiny stomach) will do trick so he dosn't need a second surgery once his belly gets bigger. The surgeon said a second surgery is a worse case scenario.
On a positive note, Andrew was the healthiest baby cardiac-wise on the unit today. Hurray! Hows that for a change. I must say, if it was at all appropriate I would give the team here a stanging ovation today. They are always great, but this was one of the busiest, most intense days I remember since we've been here. And we've been here a while. : ) I am so grateful that Andrew is here! & how great it is that we are only about an hour from our home. Well you all are so great, I'm sure we are the most blessed family ever.
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Well, this is great to read...glad to hear that it isn't uncommon, but bummed Andrew has to go through it, and super glad that he is so well taken care of! Get some rest tonight!
My mind is operating really slow tonight for some reason. No comment Steve! I'm glad to hear the news about the norm of the bile extracting vomit. It's kind of scary to see that, especially after the doctors hand him back to you. anyways, This came to me in prayer.
Ephesians 6:10-13 (The Armor of God)
10) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11) Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritial forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13) Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm. Jesus ROCKS!
Thanks for keeping us updated. It's a relief to hear that he continues to make normal progress, even if "normal" includes the not so pleasant.
Still lots of people praying for "old" Andrew.
Blessings to all three of you,
Dad T
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