We talked to the doctors earlier this week and surgery is scheduled for 7:30 AM on Thursday morning, December 16th. Maisy will be transferred back down to Denver on Monday morning. It will be her 2nd ambulance ride.
In Denver we'll be at Presbyterian St. Luke's hospital and they'll do some in depth exams and tests before the surgery. Maisy is graduating from the NICU to the PICU (Pediatric intensive care unit). They decided to put her there because that is where she will be post-op. Our little girl is beefing up for her surgery. She is now up to 5lbs 12.8 oz. I was thinking of supporting Maisy in a different way. I'm going to gain a pound in support of Maisy. 'Tis the season! Anyone want to join me?
My mom is coming out on Wednesday to help again with the kids. We are so blessed. When I talked to the person scheduling the surgery, she said that most babies go home within 5-7 after the surgery. I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much, but am giddy about the idea of having Maisy home for Christmas. Tomorrow will be her one month birthday. We miss her.
I usually get to go to the hospital in the morning for about 2-3 hours (while friends watch the kids) and then again in the evening for about 1-2 hours (after the kids are in bed or a little before). I usually call first thing when I get up in the morning to see how she did through the night and to get a weight update. Maisy is eating her bottles well during the day and is still getting fed through her feeding tube all night long.
Justin is keeping his head above water. He was told by a lot of people that this would be his hardest semester. He began the semester working really hard, and has consistently been working hard. Next week is his finals week. He's got finals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and one for Thursday that he is trying to reschedule. It will be a tricky week for sure, but we are so proud of Justin and his hard work.
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We will keep your family in our prayers. That would be great to have her home for Christmas! We will be thinking of you on thursday.
I'm excited to hear that things are progressing. We will keep praying for little Maisy. I can't think of a better Christmas present for Maisy this year than a healthy working heart! :)
So exciting at the possibility of having her home for Christmas. Little Maisy and Justin...ok all of you will be in our prayers as you face this big week.
I am so glad Maisy has been growing so she can have her surgery. We are so hopeful that she will be home for Christmas--nothing makes me more happy than to think of all 5 of you finally together in your own home. We love you!
Oh my goodness, your family's plate is full! I kind of forgot that Justin was in school through all of this. You must treasure that time with Maisy at the hospital. I hope she makes it home for Christmas! We'll send more prayers your way.
I support you in gaining weight! Gosh mags I hope and pray everything goes okay. You are so busy! We love you. I'm so glad your mom can come out for awhile too. Xoxo
Oh Mags, I haven't checked blogs in awhile and didn't know that Maisy wasn't home yet, and now I'm just sitting here crying for you! I can't imagine what this must be like for all of you. My dad was born with VSD and I have to have a special heart ultra sound with each pregnancy to make sure my kids don't have it. I'm glad the success rate of the surgery is so high and that she'll hopefully be home for Christmas. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!
love you mags! Can't wait to hear your baby is home!
We hope all goes well this week! Wish we were closer to be of more help. I have a friend that lives about 7 miles from the hospital if you need a place to crash for a night. I'd be happy to call her, I'm sure she'd be happy to share her couch.
Maggie, how can we help?? We're praying everything goes well Thursday and sweet Maisy can be home for Christmas! Loves to you all!
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