As we had feared, Lauren's PDA has not closed. Her surgical team: cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist, etc are currently forming and we've been told that her surgery (a PDA ligation) will happen early tomorrow morning. This news is both good and bad - bad because of course we wish the medication had closed the duct in her heart. But good because the surgery will guarantee 100% closure of the duct. It's been an emotional day, to say the least. We're concerned for Lauren's stability but know that this surgery is necessary for her condition.
This surgery is very common and rather routine for preemies, which is somewhat comforting. The Dr. will make a small incision under her arm between her ribs and seal the open valve in a surgery lasting less than 20 minutes. Then comes the tough part - recovery. Lauren will be intubated and completely anesthetized for the surgery. It will likely take a few days (hopefuly not too long) for her to get back to breathing on her own and she will be on a number of medications for awhile to maintain her fluid/breathing/digestive balance and avoid any infection.
Our parents have been wonderfully responsive in these critical situations. Grant's mom is headed down from Ft. Collins now to care for Connor over the next 2 days and my parents will be here through the weekend. This all allows Grant and me to leave for the hospital and attend the surgery at a moment's notice, which is reassuring. For Connor, it's a blast having his grandparents here to dote on him. Connor has a brand new red wagon waiting for him in the basement tonight, so I'm sure that his look of surprise and absolute excitement will help to counterbalance the tears I have experienced today.
Please keep Lauren in your thoughts and prayers over the next few days as we do our best to help her get over this PDA hurdle. We have strong faith that once she recovers from this issue, she will really begin to grow and thrive!!! You're a strong little punkin, Lauren! We know you can do it!!!!!
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Kaia and Family,
Joe and I are thinking and praying for you all everyday. Lauren is strong after all she is your girl; we know she can do it!! Keep the faith and God bless. EDAW misses you and we are all thinking of you.
Give Conner great big hugs and kisses from all of us.
Kaia and Grant,
I know you must feel so stressed, but trust that God will walk with you each step of the next 24 hours as He will the next days, months and years. It will be a tremendous relief to have the surgery and her recovery time behind you all. She is a stong little punkin! Please know that we will be praying for Lauren to be strong and steady through a successful surgery, for skill for her Drs. and nurses and of course, for you and Grant, Connor and g'parents to experience God's presence, comfort and reassurance. We love you so much and are here any time you need us. Take care, Nora, Dean and Valerie
She most definitely is!!!! She most definitely can!!!! Especialy with you both by her side, cheering her on. I'm so glad your families are so close by to give you the peace of mind that Connor is in great hands, and to bring you the comfort you need while you tend to the newest little Nesbitt. I picture her in my mind and know she has just the sweetest little face. We're sending our thoughts and prayers your way, every day.
Love,
Lor, Bill and Oliver
Grant and Family, Hang in there guys I know it can be tough but you can do it. Grant I am sure you have everything covered but if there is anything I can do business wise or on a personal level running errands ect. please let me know. Keep the faith and this will all work it self out.
Our prayers are with you all.
Jamie, and Jim
GO TEAM NEZ
Kaia and Grant, We have just learned of you little Lauren's arrival and are so happy to be able to follow her progress with your journal. We know it is indeed a roller coaster you are on, but we hope that things will smoothe out for Lauren after her surgery tomorrow. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers tonight and tomorrow especially.
Elisa is just finishing a rotation in the NICU at OHSU so it is very special to be able to follow Lauren's journey and understand more of what Elisa has been doing this month. I am sure your thoughts will be helpful to her in gaining a parent's perspective as well. It is so wonderful that you are doing this and I am sure it helps you too just to get your thoughts and feelings down. We look forward to more good news soon and are keeping you in our hearts. Stay strong!
~Lynanne and Steve
Kaia and Grant,
Thanks so much for the updates....I have you all in my prayers each night and I said an extra special one this morning for a successful surgery for Lauren today!! I know it's a challenging day, but know there are so many people out there, loving you and wanting to be there to give you an encouraging hug! If Lauren's strength and drive equals her parents, I am sure she'll pull through great!!
Please keep us all posted.....Lots of love!
Janel
Grant and Kaia,
Everyone at RMCC is pulling for Lauren. I know many prayers were said for her after sales meeting, and will continue to be until you bring her home. My thoughts and prayers are with you, today especially.
Kaia and Grant:
My thoughts are with you on this difficult day. I am praying for little Lauren every hour and know she is in good hands. God bless. Love, jody
Kaia and Grant,
I just had lunch with Molly and heard your news. Congratulations on the birth of Lauren, and as a mother of two preemies myself (although at the later dates of 35 and 36 weeks) I can really relate to the roller coaster of the NICU. I send all my best wishes and thoughts your way.
lots of love,
Amy Nellis Belkora
Kaia & Nez,
I am so thankful for the technology that lets you keep us all informed without a million people calling you. You two are amazing that you are able to update this blog so often! Also, I am so grateful for the technology and expertise that is helping Lauren. I think about you every day and will certainly have you in my thoughts with the surgery.
Kacy
I was so sorry to hear at our walk this morning that Lauren will be having heart surgery. I hope it is over and done by now and that it went well.
Love and good wishes to all of you right now.
Anne
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