Owen is in surgery.
Does it ever get easier?
We spent the morning in pre-op. The Anesthesiologist came in to talk and explain that the anesthesia is the trickiest part of this surgery due to his heart. He has a backup plan and a backup plan for that, in case things go wrong. He said to prepare for intubation post op in ICU, just in case. Owen took a liking to the Anesthesiologist and about jumped out of my arms into his. I guess he know who provides the HAPPY juice.
The hardest part is stopping at the "RED LINE" that separates the real world from the Operating Room. The line that we can't cross. The line that we have to hand over our baby to a complete stranger (nurse) and PRAY that they take good care of him. Owen made that exchange about as easy as possible when he cuddled the nurse and said bye. No tears. No sad Owen. I think it made it that much harder. Does he really think this is normal??
It should be a quick procedure, he'll go straight to cardiac ICU. We have LOTS of pre-op pictures that I'll upload in a bit. Thanks for praying!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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Thinking of you guys and hoping all went smooth. Hoping for no intubation in the ICU and that he has a quick recovery. I am sorry they have a red line you can't cross. I was allowed to go in with Chris and be with him as he was put under. Not that that was easy actually, it was sad and I think he's forever going to be afraid of Madagascar the movie since they had that playing for distraction.
You're in our thoughts and prayers today. I'll be looking for updates :) Mr. Owen will do amazing, I just know it. He's such a tough little dude :)
((hugs))
Wendy
Many prayers for your little guy. I just think he is such a cutie and love following your blog. Hope the surgery goes well and he recovers quickly.
I'm not certain as to how fitting it is, but there's a verse that keeps popping in my head as I'm trying to think of what to write, and thus I'm going to share it! [Please note that this is from my memory, so a word or two may be off] "Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts, this mountain shall be removed."
Praying that this mountain is taken far from your lives and your sweet little Owen will be healed :)
Praying for Owen and for you and your husband.
Denise from Woodstock, GA
Praying. I have grown to love this little guy, and the rest of your family, too. Please update us as soon as soon as you know something!!
Sending MANY many prayers and well wishes. Hoping that Mr. Owen comes out of surgery with flying colors and VERY little pain.
We have two hospitals that are our main hospitals. At one we hand Ky off to our Anesthesiologist (there is only one who will even touch her) and at the other we get to go back and hold her as she goes to sleep... (she is AWFUL at being put to sleep... she bucks and screams...) I think that not holding her and sending her off with Aru is almost better. Of course after I do that I think the other is better... so I am just a mess either way.
Huge huge huge hugs!!! Can't wait to see pics.
Prayers coming your way from Canada! Owen seems like such a strong little guy, He will pull through! :)
I hope everything is going well!! :)
Thinking about Owen today. Keeping you guys in my prayers.
Eva from Florida
I've been thinking and praying for y'all all day!
Lots of love, hugs and prayers-
Tiff
Praying for you both today!! Keep us updated. :)
I am hoping you have an update by now and are just busy in recovery with Owen... we are praying that everything went very smoothly! I hate that division line when you have to send your child off to the unknown. It is a horrible feeling!
WOW, where does the time go? I cannot believe he is already having this surgery. I am so sorry you have to go through this. No matter the reason, it is so hard to watch them take your child across that line.. sending huge prayers your way!!! Stay strong girl, you are on of the strongest I know!!! Owen is too!!!
I can't imagine how difficult handing him off must be. I can't even comprehend it in my mind. You are unbelievably strong and are so blessed to have such an amazing boy!
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