Foster went into surgery at three hours old and was able to have the permanent pacemaker placed. Praise God! The surgery went off without a hitch. Here are some pictures post-surgery. She is still asleep from the anesthesia and has a ventilator tube. There is also a drainage tube at the incision site and lines leading to her umbilical cord to deliver fluid and medicine if she needs it. The respiratory therapist says she is doing very well. The pacemaker was set at 9O beats per minute. They will increase the rate slowly over the next several days. She is so tiny. She looks exactly like Joseph.
The doctor said she could be out of ICU within 48 hours if things continue to go well. Wow. WOW! We really are in disbelief. We love her so much. It's about 7:OO now and she should be waking up soon. They think the ventilator tube can be removed tonight. We should be able to hold her her some time tonight after the ventilator tube is removed. We pray that things continue to go well. There is no doubt that today we have received a very special little girl.
5 comments:
Oh my goodness, tears of joy! Such amazing news! She's beautiful!! Congratulations!!
Oh, friend!!!! I have been rejoicing greatly!! I am so so so thankful, and I can hardly wait to meet this little girl who must be made to persevere!!
Praise the Lord! So relieved the surgery went well. Praying for continued healing and strengthening for Foster.
Like others, I can hardly read the post for the tears of joy filling my eyes. What an amazing little girl! Blessings.
Prayers of thanksgiving and blessings to you. May God's miracles continue to touch her life and yours! Andrew & Amanda Sullivan & Family
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