Today was a long day for everyone. We talked with some doctors about our options for who was going to do Trinity's surgery to close up the hole. The Neonatal surgeon that was going to do it, if she would have been born on March 3, was out of town on vacation. This left Shannon and I in a bind trying to find someone that we trusted to do the surgery for our little angel. Shannon spent a lot of time on the phone and talking with other doctors. We found a lady surgeon that has privileges at Beaumont. She was scheduled to meet with us between 3-4pm. Well 3:00 and then 4:00 passed and no doctor. There was an emergency surgery that was being performed and Trinity had been set back a couple of hours. The doctor arrived in Trinity's room around 6:30pm. She talked us through everything and we were reassured that we had made the right choice in choosing her to do the surgery. They prepared Trinity and she was wheeled down around 7:15 and started her surgery around 7:50. The doctor came out to talk to us around 9:30pm and told us that everything had gone really good and that the surgery was a success and they were able to close the opening up. Along with that came the news that they would probably be looking at doing a shunt sometime next week. She noticed that her ventricles were swollen and that with closing up the opening this was going to give the fluid nowhere to go but on the brain. She will evaluate Trinity over the next few days and give us an idea of when they think they will put the shunt in. Trinity will be on a ventilator for about 24 hours to help make her comfortable. We are so happy that she made it through everything and that she did so well during surgery. Now we pray that she recovers good from the surgery and that there is no infection.
Tasha, Shannon's sister, also flew in today from Iowa. This was a nice surprise and we are glad that she could make the trip here. Aubree also got to see her little sister for the first time. She colored her a Dora picture that is hanging up next to Trinity's bed. Aubree is a very proud sister!
Thank you for all you thoughts and prayers over the last few days. It has been very exhausting and emotional for all of us. God is sooo GOOD and he always gives us the strength that we need to get through these things.
With lots of love-Shannon, Miranda, Aubree, and Trinity
5 comments:
I swear Aubree's eyes are twinkling in that picture! You can tell she's so proud...how sweet! Glad to hear everything was a success. Thank you for updating during a time when you must be exhausted! It helps all of us to know exactly what to ask for (and praise God for) in prayer.
Danielle N
Hi Guys! We can't wait to meet precious little Trinity! Love you all lots!
Andi, Travis, Carter & Jax
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We are so happy to hear all went well. You are blessed. Precious Trinity does share Daddy's handsomeness. With all our love.
Ed and Kerri
Thank you for updating the website and sharing photos. We are so happy to hear the surgey went well. God bless your family.
Dwight, Kim, and Tyler
Love and prayers from South Carolina. I know that God will continue to bless and keep your family in His arms.
Norma Waters
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