When I arrived at the hospital from work today, Dr. Bichell was in Ayden's room talking with Allison. This was a clear indication Dr. Bichell had decided to do the surgery to tack down Ayden's right diaphragm, for which he needed our consent.
Thus, one unknown from this afternoon, yet one still remains: when will the surgery be done? It could be tonight (possibly as late (early?) as 2 a.m.). It could be Saturday. It could be next week. If he can avoid it, Dr. Bichell does not want to make Ayden wait, because they will not extubate him again until the procedure has been done. (One of the fellows likened extubating Ayden while he has a paralyzed diaphragm to asking someone to run a race on only one leg.)
We probably will not know until at least 10 p.m. if the surgery will be done tonight. Dr. Bichell seemingly does not require sleep, so it's at least possible it could happen. Then again, the surgery he's performing right now could easily balloon to an 8 hour one.
Yet again, we must hurry up and wait.
I hope he is doing ok now and I praying for all of you. Beka
ReplyDeleteDear Bryan and Allison I happened upon your website while searching for something for my studies. I am so profoundly amazed and humbled by your grace and poise during this difficult time. I find myself secretly saying silent prayers for Ayden throughout the day hoping that when I check your blog you have nothing but good news. I am so sorry that you have to go through this awful time. I am so sorry that God is testing your strength and faith. But know that God is good, I firmly believe that God does not put these things in our path for reasons we are not capable of handling. I hope that your faith remains strong and know that your story has touched me and given me faith.
ReplyDeleteStay strong and may God grace you with a strong, healthy baby boy soon.
Renee in Connecticut.