Lila Grace came out of surgery yesterday around 1 in the afternoon. Everything went really well and she now has a perfect heart! She actually was already off the ventilator by the time E and I got to see her...which was a BIG deal b/c they told us she could be on it for a couple days. The nurse said she was active and alert enough to pull at it and so they let her try to breathe on her own and she did! She continues to be on several monitors, ivs and drains but is doing super well, per all the nurses and doctors. She had a good night, rested most of it and today they moved her to a different room (where she shares a nurse with another patient, which is good, b/c she is no longer in need of 1 to 1 care). Today they will focus on keeping her comfortable and getting her to eat. She is acting like she really wants to eat, but did not latch on to the bottle yet. She must eat from a bottle before they let her nurse and E and I have yet to get her to take one! The nurse has assured me she will. We won't be able to hold her till tomorrow, but are so looking forward to it! She is a trooper and seems to be recovering rapidly. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers...it's working!!!
Kristal, thank you so much for the update. We have been thinking and praying for Lila Grace. I'm thrilled her surgery went so well and can't imagine the relief you and Eric must feel.
ReplyDeleteKristal we are so greatful that the surgery went so well and Lila is doing so well and showing the doctors how tough she is! She must have alot of Grandma Katie Katie in her!!! :-) We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
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