Latest update on Eliana....

[Dawn Gilmore]

I just checked and there's another new update on Leslie's blog... she's been in with Eliana, and has been able to put the bow in her hair! :hcry:

[Hollie in SC]

:clap: :hcry: :kiss:

[Marcia]

:hcry: :hcry:

[Jen in SC]

:hcry: I am so thankful to hear this update. :hcry:

[Suzanne Cole]

We are praying for Eliana and praising God for caring for her.

LoveinHim,
The Coles

[Kristina J]

Oh my goodness, Leslie's words has me so choked up I can barely function! Her blog is just so beautiful to read. I am praising God at this moment for the miracles that never cease!

Isn't it amazing - these Dr.'s just perform these intensive surgeries day after day. Do they just think of it as old hat, just what they do? They have one of the most important jobs ever in my book. It baffles me to think of how important their job is, but to them it is fairly routine - just like me taking care of my kids. Amazing... :clap: Thank you Dr. Jaggers!

Now off to breathe for the first time today! :hcry:

[Ronette in CA]

Just checked Leslie's blog....:hcry:

[Rosemarie]

:hcry: :clap: :hcry: :clap:

[debbie in ak]

:clap: :hcry: Glad to hear this!

[Hollie in SC]

Oh my goodness, Leslie's words has me so choked up I can barely function!

Same here. :hcry:

[Amity Decker]

:hcry:

[Lisalyn]

Why can't I get into Homeschool Blogger?!??!?!?!

Arrrggghhhhh......

[mariah m]

I'm so very glad for all of them!

[Jen in SC]

Apr. 16, 2007

Just saw my baby girl!
We walked up to the PICU about 12:30 and asked to see Eliana. We were able to go right in! I heard these words and went as quickly as possible to the doors. I hurried in and then paused to find out her room number. When I was told I half ran to her room. I just wanted to see my baby girl! She looks so very tiny in such a big bed.

It is so good to see her. It hasn’t been that many hours - 5.5 hours - but it seemed like forever to be away from her. She has a LOT of wires/lines attached to her - several IV lines, a catheter, a chest tube, a breathing tube, ekg lines and more. It was hard to find a place to touch on her and kiss her - but I found them! I can’t resist touching and stroking her. I even added a pink bow to her hair.

She is still heavily sedated. The nurse said that she is doing well. They hope to remove the breathing tube later today. The chest tube may be removed tomorrow depending on how she is doing.

I’m so very, very tired. It seems like a long, long time since I’ve had a full night’s sleep. A lot of stress in these last 4 months too! I may go home or to a friends house to take a nap. It’s hard to think of leaving my baby. As a mom, don’t you always put yourself and your own needs last? I do plan to get some sleep today. I’m so very relieved that this part is over!

Please continue to pray for Eliana. There are still risks of complications. We’ll know more by tomorrow morning how things are looking - but so far, everything looks great! Please pray for healing, health and anything else you feel led to add.

Thank you sweet friends for your prayers and words of encouragment!

With love,

Leslie

[Julianna]

:hcry: What a relief!

[Jana]

So glad to hear good news. :clap:

[Lisalyn]

What a GREAT update!!!

Doesn't she sound so good in her post?!?!?:D

[Lisalyn]

Isn't it amazing - these Dr.'s just perform these intensive surgeries day after day. Do they just think of it as old hat, just what they do? They have one of the most important jobs ever in my book. It baffles me to think of how important their job is, but to them it is fairly routine - just like me taking care of my kids. Amazing... :clap: Thank you Dr. Jaggers!

Now off to breathe for the first time today! :hcry:


Kristina,
I have thought of this many times! The surgeon Eli would have was written about in an article last summer. He told about how he preps for the day every morning and what he ate, etc. (Most days a lot of Power Bar and Protein type bars.) It blows my mind that he prepares for his day of holding little infant's hearts, basically in his palm, just like we go about preparing for our days. (Well, I hope he is better prepared than I am some days!:eek:
I wonder if there are 'better' days to choose when it comes to scheduling surgery, kwim? Hmmm....

[Mary FL]

I've thought about the baby all day. Off to check her blog!

[Kelly TN]

Whoo Hoo! Makes ya teary! :hcry:

Kelly

[Denise, Guam]

great news! :clap:

[Tina B]

Sending my love and prayers !! :hcry:

[Kendall in GA]

I just checked and there's another new update on Leslie's blog... she's been in with Eliana, and has been able to put the bow in her hair! :hcry:

I've been out ALL day and I'm just now getting a chance to check in re: Eliana. :hcry: God is so good!! ...Off to read Leslie's blog. :)

I had to :D and :lol: about the bow! I sent Miss Eliana her first hair bows...How special that Leslie took one to the hospital!