Our 16 year old Christina took Hua Hua outside for a photo shoot, and wow! She really took some cute shots! Of course what an adorable model! This first picture of Hua I think sums up how we feel about heart defects!!
Tomorrow, Monday Jan 9th, Katie Grace Hua Hua goes into APH for her Lung Catheterization Surgery. This surgery will determine whether or not her lungs have the capacity to handle the heart surgery that is absolutely necessary. If you recall, the 1st cardiologist we saw was not optimistic. The surgeon however, was optimistic! For those of you with heart babies, Katie Grace has a large VSD, she also has a PFO and they just detected an ASD as well. 3 holes. The VSD is the most damaging for her. We trust and believe that God has already taken care of this situation and given her heart and lungs all that they need for a full and healthy life.
I haven't posted the date for this surgery until today, I know many have asked, because we already had to cancel once due to a cough she had a month ago. She has to be free of any cough or runny nose. She has been free of any issue this entire past 4 weeks. Unfortunately I came down with a cold this week and so has her brother Joshua who she plays with constantly. I just wanted to cry!! I have been washing and sanitizing hands and doing everything to avoid this. So far she is clear and she is less than 24 hours from surgery. She has sneezed a few times though.
We will arrive at the hospital at 7AM. They will begin surgery at 9AM and she will be put under anesthesia. They will use line through her leg and up to her lungs for this surgery and it will last for 4 hours. Then she remain overnight tomorrow night.
Asking for your heartfelt prayers my dear friends and family!!!
You can count on prayers from our family and our prayer teams here in Auburn! We love y'all!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and uplifting thoughts to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLove the pic's from the photo shoot. She is just so beautiful:)
I hope she is well so she can have the procdure and that the news is good good good. WE have went nowhere and my kids are sick so it must just be blowing thru the air. Thinking of all of you.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, praying that Katie Grace will remain cold free and that she will do well with the catheterization. I am believing that the doctors will find her heart and lungs strong enough for a successful surgical repair.
ReplyDeleteI pray too that God will surround your family with a confident peace as you wait during the procedure.
Nothing is impossible for our GOD!
First time commentor here...:) I have recently (a few months ago) found your blog and have enjoyed following your journey.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter also goes in for cath surgery this week (Thursday) She has a PDA due to her premature birth.
I will for sure be in prayer for your sweet Katie Grace.
Praying for peace for your heart!
What a little doll:) She sure is a cutie pie! We will for sure pray for her health, and ultimately for complete healing! Hugs to you all!
ReplyDeleteMay the God Who knit your daughter together in her first mother's womb and knit her into her forever-mother's heart give you peace, and strength as He reveals His perfect "next right thing" in Katie Grace's life. He is able.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your wonderful and encouraging comments and prayers!! Dorothy, I imagined God "knitting' the holes in her heart as I was reading you post! THanks!
ReplyDeletePraying for a good outcome!! Thinking of you already, although you are still sleeping... Hope that everything goes well and your baby can come home healthy!!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for sweet Katie Grace and your family this morning!
ReplyDeleteHi Annie,
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for your sweet baby. Will you get the results today?
Yes, Michele, they will give us results today after surgery and then we will also have a consult next week to decide next step. I am so grateful we almost certainly know if she will be able to move on to her heart surgery today.
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