We’ve been learning so much about the heart and coming to understand our babies condition more. Here’s a post Ryan made to FaceBook yesterday that has more detailed information.
Last week, during an ultrasound, we found out that our new baby has a serious heart defect called Tricuspid Atresia. I’ve learned a lot about it, but if you want to learn more, you can check http://www.pted.org/?id=tricuspidatresia1 to learn more about it.
Here is the short version of what she will be facing. Right now, she is growing normally and getting plenty of oxygen because her oxygen supply comes from Jenny. However, immediately after birth, she will be moved to the NICU at Primary Children’s hospital where they will monitor her and where she will undergo her first major surgery.
The first surgery takes place within the first day or so. We aren’t sure how long she will be in the hospital for this first surgery, it all depends on how things go.
If all goes well, there will be two more surgeries. One sometime between 2-6 months and the third sometime between 2-5 years old.
We are planning on having the best results and praying for miracles. We’ve already seen several miracles.
It’s a miracle that we are here in this valley only minutes away from one of the best pediatric cardiology hospitals in the country.
It’s a miracle that we have connected with so many people who have experienced similar situations and have been able to help us.
It’s a miracle that our 4 other children are all healthy.
We are blessed and although this is a major deal for our family, we are hopeful, prayerful and excited.
Oh Yeah, IT’S A GIRL…
Thanks everyone for your prayers and support.