Her first surgery, called the Norwood procedure, is scheduled for Monday, Sept 24. The doctors have laid it out for what the it all entails, and showed us what another baby looks like after the surgery, which you'll be able to see as well. It's not pleasant, but the good news is that even though she's getting all kinds of new wires and I.V.s plugged into her, they'll wean her off them over a period of a few days. Since she is at least 8lbs, she's off to a good start, and shows that she's strong.
She started off being fed intravenously through her navel, but today she's been getting her nutrition through more I.V.s. She can't be fed normally because of something to do with her stomach and/or infections before surgery. After a few days of recovery from surgery, we might be able to feed her at the very least through a bottle.
Jessica is in good shape from the delivery. She will attest that the procedure was very very quick. She was already up and walking around by 7am the next morning. She enjoyed her hospital stay, but was discharged this morning, and we're both back at the Devon Nicole House.
Anyway, that's where we're at now. Here are some lovely pictures and even a video to tide you over until the next post. Enjoy!
