By 8:10 she was back in the operating room and we were in the OR waiting room. We were told that the surgery would probably last until noon. At 8:45, we got a call that the first part of the procedure went well and they were going to begin the diaphragm repair.At 10:00, we got the call that they were finished. Because of how quick the procedure took,we were sure something had gone wrong. Just as God has worked with the rest of this process, the news wasthe opposite. Things had gone so well, they didn't need the full time. The best case scenario happened again and they didn't need to patch her diaphragm, they simply needed to pull her liver down and sew the two parts of her diaphragm together. If they had to patch the hernia, it would have been very likely that the patch would need to be repaired when Caroline is 4 or 5.
Caroline was back in her PICU room recovering by 11:00 and we were able to see her. They decided to leave the cannulas in just in case but by 2:00, they decided she wouldn't need ECMO again and to take them out. That procedure was done by 2:30 and the boys were able to see her by 3:30.
One of the ECMO techs was still in her room after the surgery and before the cannulas were taken out. She said that in her 20 years of doing ECMO, she has never seen a baby do so well when they had this condition. Caroline is truly a miracle baby and has been blessed by having so many people care about her and our family! We thank God for each of you!
Now that the surgery is over, the next 24 - 48 hours are very critical. Please pray that her body responds well to the surgery and that she is able to continue to improve. While it was a blessing that she was able to get off ECMO and that the cannulas were taken out, that resource is no longer a possibility. If her little body starts failing again, they will need to think of other ways to support her. Please pray that this won't be necessary and that she will continue to fight on her own.
6 comments:
What a blessing! I have been praying for her and all of you Sarah. I pray blessings will continue to happen and that you will all get to come home soon. Sending my love your way.
Kim Munoz
oh man, so cute seeing the boys touch her tiny toes. praising God for miracles and asking for more! love you cousin!
It was an emotionally packed moment for me to see Jack and James touch little Caroline. We are praying for them too, as I am sure this has been a traumatic time for all! You have a precious family and it appears you have been chosen to experience a miracle. We are excited to see the rest of the story played out. It truly is amazing. I'm sure you realize this!!!
We wish we could be there to hug everybody. We love you all so much.
Another day of miracles. You are all in my prayers. M Selcer
Sarah, I am so glad to heart that Caroline is doing much better and respondng well to everything!!! She is so precious. Yalls family is definitly in our prayers!
ERIC (I know that shocks you! :)) just said, "Have you checked on Caroline in the past few hours? I have been thinking about her..." Know so many have her, you, and your family in their thoughts and prayers!
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