Griffin's Heart Surgery Tomorrow

sdlaura · June 2014

The day is finally here. We've known that Griffin would need open heart surgery since being diagnosed with congenital heart defects (Tetralogy of Fallot) back in October, when I was 26 weeks pregnant.

He's done better than expected with everything so far. He's been basically asymptomatic, but recently he's started sweating while nursing and his weight gain has slowed down. I guess it's kind of nice that there are signs that he needs the surgery without getting to the point of him suffering from it.

Yesterday we had his pre-op testing (blood work, x-ray, EKG), and detailed tours of where we would wait, how often they'll update us, and that sort of thing. My parents flew in from the East coast to help with our daughter, and they'll meet us at the hospital after getting my daughter to daycare tomorrow morning.

We trust his surgeon and know that he's in good hands, but everyone has warned us about how scary it's going to be to see him right after surgery when he's heavily sedated and has tons of lines in his little body. We're told that the improvement in the first few days post-surgery should be dramatic. The hospital stay with no major complications is expected to be 5-10 days. I'll be staying with him in the room, and after the first couple of days DH will probably be back and forth between the hospital and home, to try to keep things more normal for DD. While the doctors can't guarantee anything, they expect that this should be his only major heart surgery and he should be able to lead a totally normal life (his surgeon said that he should be able to run marathons if he wants to).

We'd appreciate any good vibes for an uneventful surgery, quick recovery, and no complications! Thanks again for all of your support!

Lhageme85 · June 2014

Good luck and lots of T&Ps! What a scary and nerve wracking day for you and DH, but sounds like you have a great surgeon.

MamaAllison · June 2014

Lots of good vibes coming your way! Hope all goes smoothly!

breadpudding · June 2014

Oh my! I'm at loss for words. How scary this must be for you all. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated.

Sending many good vibes, Mama.

((((So many hugs))))

MissDemeanor · June 2014

Good vibes headed your way!

Firefly9 · June 2014

I will definitely be thinking about you tomorrow and sending lots and lots of positive thoughts. I know it's going to be scary. Big hugs!

Noethola · June 2014

T&Ps as you face this! And ((hugs)) mama!

Missy0483 · June 2014

T&P's, hope everything goes ok!

rachaelmary · June 2014

Lots of hugs your way!!!

gucciman3 · June 2014

I will be praying for ur little one! Try to stay calm and only think positively. Take one day at a time and remember that snuggles are great for him when he is starting to come out of his anisthesia (I'm sure this is spelled wrong).