Thursday, July 2, 2009

Successful surgery

Mitchell had his PDA surgery today around 2:00 PM. The surgeon called and let us know that everything went very well less than 1 hr later. Mitchell is back up in the NICU, heavily sedated and I'm sure loving every bit of it. He was put back on the ventilator before surgery, so as to have a continuous airway, and they need to leave him on it for a day or two. Sometimes, it takes up to 2-3 weeeks. However, even though I have only briefly talked w/ Kellie since the surgery, I called the NICU, and the nurse said that he is doing really well. If everything stays status qou, then they will try to take the tube out sometime tomorrow. When that happens, we will know more about how his system is really pumping. The preliminary reports are good. I am at home in Richmond, and Kellie is probably trying to put two very over tired kids to bed right now at the Ronald McDonald house. Their computer is pretty slow, but I am sure she will try to keep everybody posted. If not, I'm sure she will have me do it when I can. Thanks for your concern.

We are very appreciative that the Lord has blessed our lives w/ such a miracle baby. We hope his recovery is smooth and he will coming home to us soon.

Jake

15 comments:

  1. Happy Day! Happy Day! What a 1-month birthday present!

    Love you guys and still praying for the little guy's recovery.

    Happy Day!

    Love Dad Geyer

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  2. thanks for the update.... you are all in our prayers and thoughts. Little Mitchell sounds like a fighter!! Good little guy!

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  3. What great news -- we hope it just keeps coming! The strength you and Kellie are showing through all of this is inspiring. Yay for the happy report!

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  4. Woo-hoo! We are praying for that little snuggle boy too! We hope for all the best for your family! =)
    Love,
    Mark and Rachel

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  5. Oh we are so happy. We'll keep praying over these next few days. What a strong boy Mitchell!

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  6. Jake, so good to hear your voice, both on the phone and your blog. You are such a hero. I know how connected you are to your wife and family, and it must really be hard going to work, being the man. But these are times we must all grow up, and your are rising to the top. You are doing great, as is your sweet, remarkable wife. What wonderful news for little Mitchell. How we love you all, Mom

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  7. you'll be in our prayers, let us know if you need anything tangible! We sure love u guys!

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  8. I am so sorry this is happening to you guys. You guys are in our prayers.

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  9. That is great news! We are so happy for you guys and so glad that you will have a little less stress with the preschool and daycare.

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  10. What great news. We think about you guys often, and you are in our prayers. Ben and I both used to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald house and know what a great blessing it can be for families. I am glad you are staying there. Please continue to let us know what we can do to help. Great job blogging and posting pictures . . . but I can't wait to see Mitchell with my own eyes!!! We love your sweet family.

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  11. Hope we all hear good--no, GREAT--news soon! We admire your family's courage!!

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  12. Hi Kellie and Jake, I haven't seen your blog for a while and just read all of your posts since little Mitchell was born. I am sorry he has had such a bumpy beginning. I am so impressed and uplifted by your faith and positive attitude. Bless your hearts! I am glad you have been treated so well by the dr's and nurses and that there is babysitting at the UVA hosptial. We will pray for you. Love, Denise Gonda

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  13. I'm SO SO glad that the surgery went well. We will continue to pray for little Mitchell!

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