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…and resting peacefully. Thank you, God!
Surgery went well today, but I can’t quite say I enjoyed one minute of it. Waking my baby out of a deep cozy sleep at 4:30am, withholding food when she was hungry, and watching a stranger walk off with her…not a fan.
BUT she was her usual rock-star self and only let us know every once in a while that she was not pleased with the situation. The surgery was nice and fast, and she didn’t get sick from the anesthesia. She was pretty out of it when I first saw her, but after a little snooze and some nursing, she was back to normal…just a bit sleepier. And I really can’t complain about that since it just means extra cuddles for Mommy today. 🙂
So another success for our little Brooklyn! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your prayers. We are very blessed to have them.
Surgery #2
Hi everyone! Just a quick update to let you all know that Brooklyn is having her second surgery tomorrow morning (Wednesday) for her clubbed feet.
As I have mentioned, she has been in casts for the last 6 weeks, and we are now nearing the end of the process. During tomorrow’s surgery, they will cut her Achilles tendon to stretch it out and bring her feet up a little. She will then go back into casts for 3 weeks straight (up until now they’ve been changed every week), then she will be fitted for her braces. Once her braces are ready, the casts come off for good! That means we get to rub those piggy toes again and watch those miracle legs kick. We can’t wait!!!
Tomorrow’s surgery should be a minor outpatient procedure, but it does require anesthesia, so we ask for your prayers that all goes well. Also, the casting process only has about a 50% total success rate in children with Spina Bifida, so we ask that you pray that we are in the positive 50% (otherwise, there are more surgeries in our future).
We are a little anxious about our baby having her second surgery in just 2 months, but we are thankful that this one is minor and will hopefully get those feet ready for some future walking!
We will keep you posted tomorrow, and as always, thank you for your prayers!
Foto Friday: Wonderfully Made
She hates laying on her back and usually screams when you change her diaper.
She loves sleeping on her side and gives me a nice 7-hour stretch at night.
She eats like a champ, but spits up. A LOT.
She is fussy for a good hour after she eats, but as long as you keep her upright, she chills out.
She loves noise and sleeps right through the chaos of two very busy sisters.
She smiles and coos, but usually only when looking at ceiling fans and right before she spits up.
She wakes up VERY hungry and has the most adorable complaining cry. (I admit, I often wait to feed her for a few seconds just so I can hear it. 😉
She loves her sisters and tolerates all of their rough lovin’ very well.
She actually enjoys tummy time and has been known to take a little snooze while on her stomach (gasp!)…
She likes it when you rub her head, hold her hands, and sing softly in her ear.
She has the softest, warmest cheeks that are beyond kissable.
She is Brooklyn. And we love her just the way God made her.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:14 (NIV)