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Hi everyone and welcome to Alyssa's blog. This page has been designed to update you on Alyssa's progress. Her surgery to close her VSD (hole in her heart) is scheduled for Monday, July 16th (changed to Tuesday, July 17th) at 12:00 (changed to 7:30a.m.). She will be at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Wednesday, July 18th


Alyssa is doing well today. I just got done holding her for the first time since her operation. She is back in her baseline O2 of 1L. Her catheter and one of her chest tubes is out. If all goes well, she will be transferred to step-down tomorrow. She pointed to some animals in a book but has mostly been sleeping. She's doing wonderful! We couldn't be happier with her progress so far.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yay Alyssa! I'm so happy to hear that you got to hold her. I'm sure she was happy to have her mommy hold her too!
She's doing so well! Hope you and James are doing well too!
Talk to you soon.
luv, erin

Anonymous said...

Was great to hear from you, even better to know you got to hold Alyssa. I am sure your night was long and I hope you and James both got some sleep. Our prayers will be with you until we see our little one walking and playing outside. SJN prayer group is also praying for the day that Alyssa's lungs will be strong enough,and she will no longer have need for the oxygen.
Give Alyssa a kiss and hug from Grammy and Pappy H(1)

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear the good news. We have been thinking about you and just know all will be fine. We will keep checking the blog for updates.
Love, Uncle Rich and Aunt Connie

Anonymous said...

We are so glad that she is doing so well! She is one tough little lady! Try to sleep when she sleeps. SHe will have more energy when she gets home and you will need to rest up!
I was so happy to hear you were able to hold her. It reminded me of my first time I got to hold Nathan , thanks to you!
God bless and we will keep praying!!!
Anne, Michael, Bridget, and Nathan

Anonymous said...

Hurrah for Alyssa. God love her.
Aunt Norma & Sal

Anonymous said...

Hip Hip Hooray!!! So glad to hear the great news....Love Kelly

Anonymous said...

YES!!!!!Great news.Keep up that Alyssatude. Love, Ann

Anonymous said...

We are so happy to hear more good news!! Hopefully you and James can get some rest too. Your in our thoughts & prayers- Chris & Heather

Anonymous said...

That's our girl!!!!! Thanks for the update!!!! Keep it up girl!
Love Nancy

Anonymous said...

Great to hear Alyssa is doing so well! Stay strong!! All three of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Traci G.

Bernadette Naab said...

Hi Heather,
Your mom sent me this link and I am so glad she did. With tears I read of Alyssa's amazing progress. The power of faith and prayer is awesome! No doubt Alyssa gets her incredible strength from her mom. You are truly an inspiration. Please know my prayers and that of my family continue for Alyssa's complete recovery. Noah prays for Alyssa every night at dinner. I believe the prayers of children are heard loudest of all. Take good care and God bless.
Love, Bernadette