3.26.2012

Bummer...

     Pearl's heart surgery has been postponed until April 9.  Today after her pre-op appointment, the decision was made by the cardiac team that we needed to wait.  She had a sinus infection on March 15, and had been on antiobiotic until yesterday.  They want her to be off the antibiotic for awhile and make sure the infection is gone.
     So while we are thankful for the precaution, and certainly want to do whatever is best for Pearl, we were really looking forward to having this behind us this week.  Knowing that your daughter is facing a major surgery is kind of like walking around holding your breath.  I am ready to exhale!  But for now, we will wait and HOPE and PRAY that she stays well until April 9. 
     The picture is from her appointment today.  She also had a sedated echo - so we were there for quite awhile and got to check in and visit recovery just like we will for surgery.  Didn't phase our happy girl one bit !

     Apparently no one has told Pearl she is a cardiac patient.  This wagon is to move patients from one place to another.  Our Pearl ran laps around the nurses station pulling it behind her.  You certainly would never know she needs heart surgery.  We are so thankful for that !!!
   Thank you for your continued encouragement and prayers.  Keep 'em coming !

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Does she have a heart defect? That's where I work and I wasn't sure what type of defect that little Pearl has. I will definitely be keeping your whole family in my prayers during this time. Just have peace knowing she is in wonderful hands because the pediatric cardiac team there are wonderful!
Caitlin Whitley

Everything Beautiful Shay said...

So sorry the surgery was postponed but so thankful they are making sure she is well enough to be strong for it!!! What a precious doll!!! Praying for you all while you wait!!! Blessings and love!

The Redhead said...

Keeping you all in my prayers, and especially on April 9th (which happens to be my sister's birthday--so I will for sure remember Pearl that day as well!)

Kristi said...

Where will her surgery be? You guys are in our prayers already, we'll keep them up.
Praying for strength and health!