Our Redirected Flight

Our Redirected Flight

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Closure Complete

Kelly wanted me (Austin) to update the blog, which I am finding difficult b/c this new computer she bought is so tiny and my fingers are having a hard time finding the keys. Kelly went into surgery a little late (there was another patient in the OR ahead of her). She was very nervous about everything but we tried reassuring her that things would be ok. Of course, it was difficult waiting but eventually nurses and doctors started coming in to let us know everything was ok. The baby's heartbeat was steady the whole time and Kelly didn't need to have a blood transfusion or anything. Dr. said it was rather boring, which is a good thing. The opening in Grayden's back has been surgically closed and the nervous tissues will now hopefully be protected throughout the duration of the pregnancy. Kelly has just been very groggy and very hot at first (a side effect of the magnesium sulfate she is on to prevent uterine contractions). She is now feeling somewhat better. Terry and I have been taking turns rubbing Kelly's neck and shoulder, they were sore either from stress or perhaps being in a wierd position while she was under. We are hoping she will fall asleep and get some rest. She will be here in the hospital for the next several days. She should not be doing any activities and resting.

8 comments:

  1. You are my heros! Congratulations on making it through the surgery. I will be following you blog to see how this goes. I too went to SF to be part of the study but did not do the prenatal surgery.

    God Bless you all. Your Baby Center Friend and fellow SB Parents.

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  2. austin: it's hard to believe that kelly could be hot! you've got a really strong wife there...be good to each other and yourselves...hope to see you all very soon!

    shannon

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  3. thanks for the update Austin. glad the surgery went well. i'm sure you're all glad to get over that hurdle. send Kelly our love.
    Annie

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  4. YEHHHH! So glad to hear it's over and all went well. Now begins the LONG wait, but it seems the scariest part is behind you now. Congrats on getting through a tough decision and an even tougher day!
    Jane (from Kate's computer)

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  5. Kelly and Austin!!!! Congratulations!!!! I just got back on FB and found this link to your blog! I am SO HAPPY for you guys, this is such a journey for your young family, but through trials and tribulations we become stronger, my heart aches and is so joyous at the same time. My mind has been occupied with you guys this week. Kelly, lean on the Lord for your strength, he WILL bring you through. Love you guys!!! Give Zander kisses for me!!!

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  6. Hey, just realized that you don't have Zander with you....if you guys need any help with him while your gone, he is always welcome here, Bill and I can take him overnight if your parents need a break too, no charge of course anything we can do to help out :)

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  7. Thanks for the update. I'm so glad to hear that everything went well and the surgery was sucessful. Great job Kelly and Grayden!

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  8. Good job kelly! Good job Austin! Way to be strong! We're thinking about you sooooooo much! We are ready and willing to help with anything you might need!

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