As Riley would say, "WE DID IT!!" Nolan had a successful surgery. The surgery roughly started at 1:30 am and ended about 7:30 am. He is currently in his room in the CICU. Matt and I have not seen him yet, as the nurses are getting him comfortable and adjusted. He is still intubated and his chest is open, along with two nubs of his cannulas from the VAD in place. They will be removed those and closing his chest tomorrow, and then they will work on extubation. They did not remove the cannulas nubs today because he did have a lot of blood loss and it is better to take a day to let his new heart settle and let any bleeding subside.
It has been a LONG, LONG 24 hours. My adrenaline is pumping right now because I want to see Nolan and baby Faith got her call around 4 am this morning! So, it has just been an amazing 24 hours.
Ironically my family was scheduled to be in town this weekend because we are celebrating my dad's 60th birthday. So, my sister is here and her friend, Shannon; my mom, dad...my wonderful in-laws are taking care of Riley. Really, things could have not gone any better. Please pray for a good 24 hours. Once they get his chest closed the real recovery will begin. Dr. Wearden did his surgery and he seemed very happy about the entire process. After he left, Matt and I just hugged each other and breathed breaths of relief. A big chapter closed, a new one opens. A new start for Nolan. A second chance thanks to a brave, selfless act by a family.
We are anxious to see our Nolan...then I am ready to shower and sleep a little. Please keep Nolan in your prayers today, and Faith and her family as they begin their steps. I told Jamie I will be right there with them!
Happy Heart Day, Nolan! 1/24/14. I never thought this day would come. I am so thankful for so much.
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God Bless this little boy and make him better than ever!
ReplyDeletePrayers for you all. You are so right...one chapter closed and a new one begins. Best of luck on this journey!
ReplyDeleteBeen following along for awhile and so happy to hear a new heart for Nolan and a new start for your family! Praise our awesome God!
ReplyDeletePrayers in abundance! God bless all of you!
ReplyDeleteSr. Ann Marie
Many, many prayers to your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you God!!!!!
ReplyDeletejeff and judy harris...fsmily will keep the prayers coming! way to go baby nolan!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks be to God! For Nolan's successful surgery, for the family who donated the heart, and for Nolan's many followers for their prayers. And to the medical team - this country is so blessed with the many medical professionals available. Prayer does work! Stay strong, little guy!
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to shower Baby Nolen, his family and care givers with strength, energy and love.
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