Day 3: The Night Before The Main Event (HEART CATHETERIZATION)

Today was a not so eventful day (which is always a good thing when your in the hospital! Can I get an AMEN! AMEN! "Thank you") You can tell that our little peanut is tuckered out after 2 separate attempts to get the IV. (just for the record they got it where I suggested; just in case your keeping record). So the IV is in place and we are expected to be down to the Cath Lab by around 0745 tomorrow. The procedure is supposed to last around 2-4hrs (yes, she will be under general anesthetic) so they treat it as a surgical procedure basically. The cardiologist Dr. Grifka, said that he is really pleased w/ all the other findings (or lack thereof), so he looks forward to seeing her tomorrow to do the last test/procedure of her stay. He is treating this as a pre-op exploration of sorts to get her ready for the open heart surgery to come by the time she is 14 months of age.

As of this posting we still have not heard anything w/ regards to the Cystic Fibrosis test. We assume (i know what doing this can make, so please keep this blog a G rated read) that it is negative based on our conversation w/ the cardiologist and the RN we are w/ tonight. The RN (I would state her name, but her name tag is flipped around, ya'know how that works, right?) stated that if it came back positive they usually run it 2-3 more times. They have not ran the test yet again or mentioned it. The RN is going to check in the records and let us know if she can find anything out.

Hayleigh will most certainly have to have the adenoids and ear tubes surgery soon! I have to get Michelle through this major ordeal first. Dr. Grifka (see atleast he isn't the MD, ok?) simply said that he did not have care when we had the surgery done, just as long as it isn't tomorrow morning at 0745. (smile) It will probably need to be done in the next couple of weeks. The child has suffered long enough. ("Amen")

The other 3 girls who were staying at home w/ my brother Tony ( your the best little bro ever!!) were able to join us for the first time at the hospital for a Valentines Dinner catered by my wonderfully supportive parents (Brent and Dawn) and Tony and his Fiance Julie joined us. It was really neat. My dad told my mother as they were coming in w/ the coolers that if anybody asked they were to tell them they had organs they were delivering! (Wow that was the best LIVER and onions ever! The bacon on top was a nice touch.)


In closing I can't thank everyone enough for your continued support and prayers! It really is making a HUGE difference. We check your comments on the blog site probably every 15-20 minutes while we are here, so please keep the comments coming it is really nice to hear from you. I am really enJOYing my time w/ my beautiful bride of 11yrs even in the midst of this uncertainty, because we are both founded on the Rock of Christ Jesus who is our supplier, sustainer and EVER present help in this time of need! It is HE who is in complete control and to Whom we give our praise and thanksgiving.

Well it is time for me to get some shut eye! Talk to you all on the other side of the big event. Until then, GOODNIGHT!


to be continued...