Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Encouraging News and Preparing for Surgery


Today we got a little good news to help us get through the week. Abigail's direct bilirubin level went down to 11.9 this week from 17 last week. We are trying not to get too excited but those numbers are at least a step in the right direction for her liver.


Visiting with Grammy

The other major thing we found out today is that Abigail will be having her heart surgery on Monday, April 18th. We haven't heard what time the surgery will be yet but we expect to find out more over the weekend. She finished her steroids and antibiotics today and will have a few days without them to hopefully beef up a bit more.


Abigail's heart surgery will include correcting her TAPVR (Total Anomolous Pulmonary Venous Return), closing her ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) and closing as many VSDs (Ventricular Septal Defects) that they can get to. Essentially correct the plumbing of her heart. We may be able to update more as we have more information about the the heart surgery. That's the news for this evening we thank you for your continued prayers for Abigail.


Beautiful and already a Red Raider Fan!
I swear I only sang the fight song to her once.

11 comments:

Kelly said...

Prayers for Abigail's surgery on Monday!

Debbie said...

Abigail is such a beauty and we are praying for continued progression. We will definitely pray for her on Monday. We can tell she has put on weight---looking great! Uncle Tim and Aunt Debbie

kel said...

we will continue to pray for her to gain weight and for her upcoming surgery. she is so adorable!

Regina said...

That's great news about her liver!! Hopefully it keeps up!! I will be thinking about and praying for you all on the 18th.

HILER said...

Great news about the bili levels! Hopefully they continue going down. I will be praying for a successful surgery Monday. Xoxo! She is so sweet!

Chrisann said...

So excited to hear the encouraging news. Will be praying for you guys on Monday. Love you.

The Butler Family said...

Stephanie, glad to hear Abigail is starting to show signs of improvement. We will keep her in our thoughts and prayers!

The Williams Family said...

My prayers are with y'all. Knowing from working in the NICU and with cardiac babies, Monday will be a long day. So tons of prayers your way and on monday!!

Summer said...

Great news! We will continue to pray for Abigail!

Joanna said...

Praise the Lord! Still praying for her liver, and will cover you all in prayers on Monday.

Melodi said...

Steph, I am so happy for the good news! I want you to know that we pray every night for your Baby Abigail. She is absolutely beautiful! You are an amazing and strong woman and mother, and Abigail is very lucky to have you fighting for her.