12:45 pm...
Thank you for the continued prayer, everyone. All went very well with the chest closure. Praise God! Her heart and rest of her body seems to be tolerating the closure well. Numbers look good. Heart rate is a bit high but seems to be steadily improving. They just stopped the paralytic medication so once she starts coming out of that, she will start moving a bit and opening her eyes. She is still heavily sedated to keep her relaxed and pain-free, which reduces heart stimulation. As usual, she will continue being closely monitored as the next several hours are critical in observing how her repaired heart is functioning. So, we wait and watch...and praise God for another step in the right direction!
8:00 am...
Brooke had another great night. Doctors decided this morning that
her swelling has improved so much that she is ready for chest closure. That is
happening at 8:30 this morning. Please pray for the surgeon and his team and
that Brooke's body, especially her heart responds well to the closure. We will
likely not see her again until lunch time. Will update when I have info. Thank
you!
Been praying this morning, looking forward to the update telling us of a successful surgery so you can be with your girl again.
ReplyDeleteStill praying. Thank you so much for the updates. This is the most I have EVER been on facebook for a continued period of time, even while I am working! Love to you all! Brooke is such an amazing girl-- what a story she will have to tell about God's goodness!
ReplyDeleteAmy this is so exciting and awesome news. Praying for iv s and medications that go away. I pray she opens her eyes fir you all so soon. She will find such comfort in you, your singing and voice and rubs in her head. I used to snuggle.up to kks face so she could smell me and feel me next to her. Looking forward to.more of her face being uncovered and you can kiss those sweet lips. It can always be a roller coaster and she will lead them for what she is ready for.... prayers
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