Catheterization Day- 10:25 a.m.
After handing over Mary Clare to the anesthesiologist we are just now settling into the PC-ICU waiting room. She did exceptionally well, especially considering she hasn’t eaten now for almost 12 hours. She was smiling and cooing at everyone and was in such a great mood, which made it all the more difficult to send her back with them. All of the nurses were coming over to see her and kept telling us how beautiful she was, how healthy she looks and laughed at how much blonde hair she has! We just received a page from the Cath lab. She is now asleep and they are doing an echo before beginning the actual catheterization.
They explained that they will “gas” her first to get her drowsy, then place an IV. She has to be put under general anesthia because of the “repair” work that may be done, but hopefully they will be able to extubate her before we see her again. (remove the breathing tube) Once she is stable with the anesthesia, they will place a catheter in her femoral at her thigh. A typical catheterization usually takes around 3 hours, but if they “balloon” her shunt and/or aorta, it will take several more hours. Once they are in her heart, they will be able to determine exactly what needs to be done. They will page us with her progress as the day continues. I’ll keep you updated. Please pray that all goes well with our baby girl.
3 Comments
Betsy on October 30th, 2007
Kerri and Mel,
You’ve shown us all what it means to be brave. Continue to be strong…your baby girl is in great hands. I love you guys and am thinking about you!
Betsy
Terri Woodham on October 30th, 2007
Hey Love, I can hardly work for thinking and praying about our sweet Mary Clare and of course, as your mom, I’m thinking and praying for you and Mel. You two have been through so much-just keep remembering how strong Mary Clare is going to be when this is all over. Can’t wait to hear from you. McCanless is being McCanless in her “Jasmine” costume today. Love, MOM
Misty on October 30th, 2007
Kerri..Mary Clare and all of you have been in my thoughts and prayers every day. She is actually the first thing I thought of this morning when I woke up because of her procedure today. I will be praying for her and all of you today. I love you all very much.
Love, Misty