Elvie made it through surgery beautifully. There were no complications, and the surgeons said some things were easier than they anticipated. She went in at 7:30am and arrived in the PICU at 4pm to begin her recovery. That's quite a day for one small baby. She is in some pain now, but they gave her a new pain med that seems to be better than plain old morphine, and she is sleeping for the moment. It's so much better than it was, when she was crying like someone had offended her. Why would we do this to her? Is she not still the very best baby, our favorite one? It's the most pitiful thing you've ever heard, and the worst of it is that she has so many lines and drains and such that I can't pick her up. I am hoping that the ones that are getting in our way won't be necessary for very long. I'd like to hold my baby.
Thank you all for all your thoughts and prayers today. Please keep at it; Elvie still has a long road ahead of her, and we could use all the help we can get. You all really have been the best today, and we are bowled over by how much support you have given us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I am so glad that it is over and that the healing and developing can begin....hoping that the pain is kept under control and that soon you can hug her!
ReplyDeleteWhew! Good to hear this. I hope more of the road ahead is easier than anticipated.
ReplyDeletewonderful news! wow, she is so strong. i can't imagine the stress of what you have all gone through yesterday. it will only get better and easier now, as time and mama-love are the greatest of healers. love from Kenya xx
ReplyDeleteSo relieved to here the great news that all went so well. Sending you more good vibes and healing prayers and hoping Elvie is in your arms so very soon!
ReplyDeleteI am not much of a blog commenter... but I just wanted to say that I started following your blog a few days before you left for Ethiopia... I have been praying for you guys and I am so glad to hear that everything went well today!
ReplyDeleteSuch good news! With the big surgery behind you, it's all forward now. Sending you all more wishes for strength and healing, and hoping you get to wrap that little girl up in your arms so soon!
ReplyDeletei thought about elvie and your family all day yesterday. what a relief the surgery is behind you. i hope she has a quick recovery and is home with you very soon.
ReplyDeletejen in ct
So glad I hear it went well. Many healing thoughts to all of you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry - I've been offline for a few days and I thought this was today, not yesterday. Is it too late to send your lovely baby a whole lot of love? I hope not!
ReplyDeleteMany xxs c
happy to hear she hurdled that massive surgery that had been looming since the very beginning -- and that she is now on the long road of recovery. thinking of you all and praying.
ReplyDeletejennifer
So happy that everything went well! Praying for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteAllison
Glad to hear it went well. All the best.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear the surgery went well. I wish Elvie a speedy recovery & hope that all of you have the support you need for the big work of being there for her through all this.
ReplyDeleteSending such love and healing thoughts to Elvie and you(family) as her caretakers. She is so strong and so are you.
ReplyDeleteSaying big big prayers for Elvie and to you all.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and healing wishes to your baby girl, and her family. She will do magnificently - she already has.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in our thoughts. Glad it went well. Hope the lines and drains are out soon and you can all go home together.
ReplyDeleteWhat a strong girl!! So glad everything went well. I've been thinking so much of you and your family. The not holding part...that must be so difficult. May her recovery be fast fast fast!
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I was praying for Elvie yesterday and today. I know your Mom and have followed your blog for a long time. I love hearing about your two wonderful girls. I'm looking forward to you having to chase Elvie around. I think she is going to give you a run for your money once she recovers. I also think you will love every minute of it. Praying for a quick recovery.
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