We found out last night that Ashyln had to go in for surgery today to fix a small hole in her heart called a patent ductus arteriosis (PDA). This hole is normal in all babies when they are in the womb, but it usually closes a few days after birth. Because she is so premature, hers didn't close. The doctors have been monitoring her heart murmur for several days and just decided that it needed to be closed by a cardiac surgeon. The surgery was very quick and she came through beautifully. She has a 1 inch incision on the left side of her chest and she is sedated to help control the pain. I am thankful that it is over and that she can now start working towards getting off the ventilator and gaining some weight!
5 comments:
What a beautiful baby girl--we are so thankful that everything went so well today and do hope she begins to to improve hourly.
Love from Grammy and Grampy
I am glad to hear Ashlyn's surgery went well, and will pray for her to gain some weight and progress off the ventilator... what a strong little girl. -Cindy
I am so glad that she came out of surgery well. You and your family continue to be in my prayers each night. - Ali Lowenberger
That's wonderful that she came out of surgery so well! We hope she can start to get stronger soon!
Cousin Jen
What great news. Bless you little Ashlyn!!
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