Well, the plan still remains to take her down to the OR a little later today to move the canula tube from the heart/lung machine back to allow her heart to work a little more on her own. It seems like she's about the same as yesterday. Her face is less swollen, but it's still a delicate balance to get her fluids right. Her urine output has been slow for a little bit now so they're trying to figure that out. Too much fluid and she's swollen and her body runs out of places to "store" it and it goes to her lungs - too little fluid and her blood pressure drops.
She consistently has 2 nurses taking care of her and one more to run the heart/lung machine. Needless to say she's well watched and taken care of.
Specific things to pray for at the moment: good kidney function, her right ventricle to continue to get stronger to be able to pump blood adequately, her lungs not to accumulate too much fluid, and for Aaron and I - we're back in the old "hospital routine" and in some ways it feels like we never went home. We just miss having our baby girl with us. Again, thank you so much for praying - it is such an encouragement to us to know that so many are praying. Prayer got her through the first surgery, and we know that's what'll see her through now.
5 comments:
Aaron and Heather,
You have been in our prayers since we heard about the recent complications in Payton's condition. You have been in our thoughts constantly throughout the day. All three of you are so strong and your faith in God will pull you through this. We love you! Keep us posted about things to pray about. I check your blog several times a day! Thank you for keeping us posted!
Dave & Wendy Johnston
You remain in our prayers. I can only imagine that this time around, the hospitalization is harder, now that you know what life with Payton at home and in your arms is like. We continue to pray for Payton's body to heal, and for you both as you continue to deal with the uncertainties of what might be another lengthy hospital stay. We love you all, and we KNOW that God will sustain you.
Karen & Brian Johnston
P.S. Funny that the Johnstons have the first 2 posts, huh? And not the SAME Johnstons!
Aaron and Heather,
Know that i am praying for you guys and I think of you and Payton often. God bless you both!
Travis Easton
Aaron and Heather,
I just read your blogs for the first time and I was touched. I can't even try to understand what your family is going through but I know that you have a faithfull High priest you understands pain and suffering. Run to him and hide under the shadow of his wings Psalm 57:1-2
Aaron, Heather, and sweet Payton...
We are praying God holds you close during all of these difficult things. We are so glad she is getting such good care, and ultimately that she has the best Physician... Much love to you,
Dave, Vicki, & James Newendorp
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