THE BIG DAY!! Day 9 12/17/09

Derric and I went back to see Hank around 7:15 this morning. He was sleeping so soundly and peacefully. He had gotten 2 sterile baths within the last 5 hours so we couldn't touch him very much but we talked to him and prayed over him and told him he only needs to remember 2 things.... How to Breath and EAT! I told him not to worry because I was going to be doing all of that for the entire family, so he could just relax and get better really soon. We know that the Lord has control of this whole situation and that His timing is perfect. We pray that Hank's broken heart today is restored! We lift him up to Jesus today, and we praise God for this mighty testimony our family is going to be able to share.

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FIRST UPDATE

Dr. Douglas just came back to introduce himself to us, they are getting started now it is 9:15 and he said "this is a big operation, and when it goes well the longterm outlook is outstanding, but there are lots of risks". He was very nice and said he was feeling good about it so.... KEEP THE PRAYERS COMING!!!!

SECOND UPDATE

Beth the surgeons nurse called us at 10:15 to let us know that he had started the surgery, that he was open and they were putting him on the hart and lung machine!! Derric came down from his new ICU room with and told us he was going to be in room #13. This is so cool for us becasue Baby Jayden's family's lucky number is #13. We are pumped and can't wait for ther next update. We are waiting in the waiting area for all the updates we have lots of food brought for us and lots of family and friends for Love and Support!
When I walked to the restroom I overheard a lady crying in the hall way, the Lord totally convicted me to pray with her, Her name is Sherry and she was upset about her finances andher grandchildren were just taken from her. I waited until she got off the phone and asked if I could pray with her. I told her that I had been shown so much love and support that I wanted to lift her up and pray for her. I introdcued myself, and told her that my baby was in surgery this morning and that I knew the pain she was feeling and that I felt compelled to love on her. It was such a blessing! Another lady even stopped in the hall and prayed scripture over us! It was so COOL!

THIRD UPDATE

Beth came in for another update and told us that Hank has been on the heart and lung machine for the past 30 minutes, and they has separated the two main arteries from the heart and will do the coronary arteries next. This is the most critical part of the surgery the coronary arteries are about one millimeter big. The surgeon told us the other day that there are not many things in life that have to be perfect but this part of the surgery is one of those things. Pray for steady hands and minds for Dr. Douglas.

FOURTH UPDATE

Beth came down and told us they just finished repairing the VSD which stands for Ventricular Septal Defect which is a very common defect which is a hole between his left and right ventrical. They are going to start now on the coronary arteries next. Please pray now for the steady hands.... He is doing great so far!

FIFTH UPDATE

Beth just came down and told us that reattachment of the coronary arteries went great! They are working on reattaching the pumonary artery next then they will take him off the heart and lung machine. He will go into his room about an hour after surgery

SIXTH UPDATE

Beth said everything is attached they took him off the heart and lung machine and his heart started up great. He does have a irregular heart beat and have him on a pacemaker right now. She says it is common and we just have to wait and see if his heart picks up a regular heart beat. She told us that only 5% of babies have to have a permanent pacemaker. Overall, they are very happy with the way the surgery turned out. We praise God for a successful surgery!!! They are going to leave his chest open in case any complications arise in the next few days. Please pray for quick healing and no infections.

FINAL UPDATE:

The doctor's just came in and told us HE IS GREAT!!!!! Praise God we are tickled to death. He is on his way to his room now. We will continue to give updates everyday. They are going to leave his chest open for the next few days, so it is still very critical keep ya posted!!

ANOTHER UPDATE

So.... we thought we were done for the night but the surgeon just called us out to meet with him and he told us that there is oozing, and that they wanted to go back with the OR Team and find the hole and sew it or clott it. Please continue to pray for this tiny helpless baby.

Thanks for your prayers and support!

-Hank's Mommy

Here are a few pictures from last night, we spent lots of time with him!