The surgery is done!!!!
I just talked to surgeon. He said that the surgery was "routine," that it went "by the book," so much so that he considered closing Ayden's chest up, which they normally don't do. Ultimately, he decided to play it safe and leave him open.
Ayden apparently had one episode of increased heart rate, before they got started (this has happened once before). The surgeon said that, as he is in a weak state right now, it could rear its head again tonight. So, that is one thing to give us pause.
They have to move him over to the portable bed and then get him situated up in his room. It will probably be another two hours before we get to see him.
A huge thanks to everyone who has been praying him through the surgery. God is so good. Please don't stop, though. This was a huge hurdle, but the surgery doesn't get him all the way over it. He still has a big part of it in front of him, over the next several days/weeks.
We are so happy the surgery went well. We will all be praying for you during this time. Philippians 4:13 says "I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me." Baylor Cook
ReplyDeleteDearest Allison and Bryan, keeping you all in our prayers! G-Daddy is keeping us posted through Tim's cell phone and email. We love you and are so glad this first surgery is over. He is absolutely beautiful!!
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Praise the Lord! Hi Allison, this is Kristen Stoddard Chandler from CCS days long ago :)... I was just informed of your baby's heart condition. Like you, I am a mother of a baby with a heart defect. Actually, 2 of our 3 have them and are very much alive and well by the grace of God. Please know that you are in my prayers!! I know very well what it is that you are going through, and should you ever want to talk with someone who understands please feel free to write or call.
ReplyDeleteWe also blogged our daughter's journey, and should you desire, feel free to check it out at easysite.com/chandlerfamily Our second son, Andrew, was born with a coarctation of his aorta and our daughter, Sara Kay has hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Sara Kay has undergone 2 of her expected 3 surgeries in Boston. Drew had his surgeries at 12 days old in New Orleans and should be good to go for life:) Again, you are often in my thoughts and prayers these days. I'm glad that Gail Cleghorn passed on your name and situation, and then that I was able to find James which then led me to this:)
May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding calm your hearts and minds. May you be able to rest in His loving arms, and may He give you the strength to endure this trying time. I'm also praying for the continued strength and health of your marriage as these stressful times can bring out the worst in us with the fatigue and decision making, the questions and concerns, the waiting and watching, the enduring and anticipating... God is good, and He loves His children and will be faithful as He always has been.
Hey Mrs. Mills..and Mr. Mills!!! Mrs. Mills- I miss you so so so much!!! I hope that Ayden is doing great!!! I will continue to pray for you! I love you! Love-Maggie Newman
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