Well, it's been a little back and forth today. First they were planning on taking her breathing tube out this morning, and then they decided to wait a little longer...then a little longer...and now we're waiting 'til tomorrow. She seems pretty much ready, but her doctor wants to be a little more certain. So they're giving her another day. It's "wait and see" each day. Her doctor this week has been wonderful, though, and we're grateful for his care and consideration.
Thank you so much for your prayers yesterday. It scared me pretty bad, but the pediatric cardiologist wasn't as worried since her blood pressure and oxygenation was good. I'd still much rather not have these little "episodes". As she gets more awake she gets flat out mad and lets us know it. But she's been poked and prodded and with tubes pretty much since she was born - so I can't say I blame her. Her neck is still looking pretty aweful - some of the dead skin is peeling away. It's a good 2 inches in diameter which on a baby stretches from just under her jaw line to her collar bone. We just keep praying for total healing and restoration there as well.
We have the grandparents and 2 of my friends from highschool here today, and she's had lots of lovin' :). That's about all for today. We'll let you know what happens tomorrow.
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!
11 comments:
Heather and Aaron,
Just wanted to let you know that I've been praying for you and thinking of you often since I heard of Payton's birth and the unexpected bumps in the road. I've asked others to be praying as well. Congrats on being a first time mom Heather. I'll pray that you can hold your adorable daughter soon.
Love and hugs,
Susie
This message is for Heather--
Let me be the first to wish you a Happy Mother's Day!!!! Not a day goes by when we don't think of you all.
Praying for rest and healing,
lisa champlin
Payton could not have a more special and caring mother. Happy Mother's Day! We miss and love you guys!
Chanelle
Heather and Aaron,
Phyllis Backens called us right after Payton had open heart surgery and gave us your website. Dean and I have been reading your updates everyday and have been praying for Payton and both of you daily. We told our kids Kim, Kelly and Mike and they also are praying. Happy Mothers Day Heather. We pray all might go well tomorrow.
Love, Dean and Mary Willms
Heather
Happy Mother's Day! Payton is in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Sandra, Terry & Emma
I thought of you many times today and wanted to Wish you a Happy Mother's Day I was waiting for the update. I look forward to hearing from you and hear how Sweet little Payton is doing. She and you will be in my prayers tomorrow. Have yourself an awesome Mother's Day! Love You,
donna
Happy Mother's Day Heather! We are praying for the three of you throughout each day.
Cecil, Debbie, and Nathan
Happy Mothers Day Heather!
Still praying for your sweet little girl. God Bless.
Haley
Happy Mother's Day
I know this may be a rough start to motherhood but you will continue to be a great mom as you have been so far all through the trying times of her life. We love you both,
Aunt Glee and Uncle Jerry
Happy Mothers Day Heather. Hope you have a good day with your daughter. Glad to hear the updates. We pray everyday for you. Wishing all of you the best.
Josh, Tammi & Olivia Pond
Happy (belated) Mother's Day, Heather! I was thinking of you yesterday, but couldn't get to a computer. I hope you had a great day. Payton is already blessed to have a mother like you.
Brian and I continue to pray for you all, and we know that God will provide EVERYTHING you all need.
We love you!
Karen & Brian
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