Is Miss Ella trying to tell us something? Yes, Mommy is a talker!!
Comfy in Daddy's arms!Miss Ella is resting up from a busy weekend! She has had so many loved ones stop by to see her and wish her well. She promises to be strong and to make everyone very proud of her!
The doctors and nurses have reassured us that her current condition is a good indicator for how her recovery should go following surgery. It is a good sign that she has remained stable and hasn't needed assistance with breathing, or any other heart medications while she waits.
The cardiologist will be in tomorrow to perform another echocardiogram on her heart. What they are looking for is noted growth on her left side--the left ventricle and mitral valve. They will compare measurements from tomorrow's study with those of last week to see if her left side has grown at all. If there is a noticeable change, then they will strongly consider reconstrucing the aorta (widening the aortic arch), repairing the aortic valve, and they would keep her left side working for her so that she would have a two ventricle heart. It is very common for the aorta arch and aortic valve to need additional repair in the future, so additional surgeries are to be expected. If they do not notice any change in the size of her left ventricle, then they would go forward with the Norwood procedure and make her heart function with the single ventricle.
Needless to say, we are anxiously awaiting the verdict tomorrow. We are 100% confident that the team of doctors will recommend what is absolutely best for Ella. We will let you know as soon as possible so that you know how to pray for her.
We love you all and thank you for your love, encouragement and prayers.
The Morrison Family
Sweet Ella- it's official, we can't get enough of you- you are too too cute! Good luck with your surgery tomorrow- we will be thinking of you and praying for you. We know you are a fighter- look how far you have come already! You are in all of our hearts- so go make yours stronger!!! Love you and God bless.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are such an awesome family and we are so blessed to know you! Ella is so precious and we will be praying for her, her surgery and for all the doctors and nurses who will be caring for her. Your strength and faith are a testimony to many--this sweet girl is in such good hands! Love you all- Robert and Rob
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