Monday, September 20, 2010

Done!!!

Surgery is DONE.  Although I can’t say I’m as relieved as I was hoping I’d be…

The BEST news is that they did NOT alter her heart.  I’m really glad that we didn’t have to GIVE her a heart defect.  And recovery should be easier, which is a huge plus.

They said that her airway did not look normal, but probably because there was so much compression at the site that it’s deformed her trachia a little.  We were also warned that it could take months for it to be rectified.  BUT, they were able to see clearly through it now, under positive pressure (not the negative pressure of actual breathing, of course, but it is better), so surely we’re on the right path!

They’ve taken her to the ICU, and are hoping to extubate her there soon.  Hoping to see her in about an hour or so, thanking God for pain management!!!

Thanks for all your prayers and support for our Little Miss!!!

14 comments:

  1. So HAPPY!!! Thanks for keeping us posted, you are a rock star Mama!

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  2. Thanks for the update! Good news :)

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  3. I'm so glad everything went well!

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  4. So glad to hear this news. Thanks for the update. Praying for a great recovery for her.

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  5. So proud of Piper!! She is such a fighter :)

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  6. That is wonderful news and I can't wait for you to be able to hold her again!!! Prayers will continue though!

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  7. I am so glad to hear that Piper's surgery is over! I have been thinking of her and praying for her all day.
    More prayers still coming for a quick recovery!
    {{Hugs}} to that little girl!

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  8. Go Piper go! So happy for you that she's out of surgery! Thinking good thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery and that this fixes it! Kiddos recover so much quicker then you would expect- hugs and prayers

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  9. Oh man, oh man, I am so far behind! I just got updated on your little girl!! LOTS of prayers coming your way...wish I knew sooner. HUGS!!!

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  10. Hi aimee! I found your blog through Pudge and Zippy's blog..I read the post about your daughter's story and it brought tears to my eyes (sweet tears!) ..such a beautiful story. beautiful piper. My 8 month old little sister was born with DS in January and she is the light of my life! :) I'm praying for sweet piper!
    Love-
    Mackenzie

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  11. I haven't had much time to leave comments lately but I've been following along. Poor little princess. I'm praying for Piper and your family!

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  12. Praying for a quick recovery. Best to you and the family :)

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