Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Surgery date tentatively set.....
About a week ago I received a call back from the cardiothoracic surgeons office regarding induction and surgery dates. I wanted to discuss with them what their schedule looked like around my due date so that I could discuss induction dates with my OB. The surgeon's nurse told me that she already had October 8th and/or 9th blocked off for our daughter's surgery and that would put possible induction dates at the 3rd or 4th. Beings that my husband and my 8 year anniversary is on the 9th, I asked for her to aim for the 8th, but that the most important thing is that our little one receives her surgery when she needs it. We didn't care what day. She let me know that her surgery is top priority, so she will definitely get it when she needs it, even if it's not on the 8th. She also gave me the contact for the Child Life worker at the hospital for us to contact so that we can set up a time to visit the Labor and Delivery floor of the hospital and also visit the NICU. Kind of dreading that day, b/c I know it will make it all the much more of a reality to me.
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Take it one day at a time, it may not seem like it but things get easier. Once your little one is here things will be moving very quickly so try to stay positive and try to relax. Visiting the NICU will be difficult and I'm not sure where you are delivering but also visiting the Pediatric Cardiac Unit (where most kids recover post surgery) is even harder. But being familiar with the place now will help you be more prepared logisticly. Prayers for you and your little one as you embark on a tough journey.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words.
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