We arrived at 6:30AM to CHW as scheduled. They took us all back to the pre-op area. Caden, Melissa and I had some time to spend with each other while the Dr's and Nurses, that will be in the OR, came in to talk to us and ask us any questions. The grandma's and grandpa's also got a chance to see Caden before they started sedation.
Versed (sp?) is the drug that they use first. They call it silly juice as the kids get silly and start to fall asleep. They said it tastes like bubble gum but by the look on Caden's, it tasted nothing like gum. The nurses came and took Caden at 7:30 and carried him through a set of double doors…... Handing over our boy was very difficult…
Dr. Tweddell and the PA came out to talk to us at 8:45. This means they are ready to start working. They will place all the lines, have the heart bypass machine ready, and start opening the chest. This hour we are praying that the PA successfully gets through the sternum and the scar tissue without issue. Please pray with us.
We will be getting updates from the OR nurse every hour on the hour so we will keep you posted through out the day. Thank you for your support and Prayers.
DMC&G
I know exactly how hard it is to hand over your child. I feel your pain! Praying, praying and praying. I'm hoping to be able to have internet access today at work to check in with you guys! Hugs! PS: Thank you for keeping us all posted through the day. We are all with you on this journey!
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I'm with you guys. Prayers from home with tears in my eys... Xoxo teri
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