Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Surgery update 9am


She did amazing this morning! No tears!!!!! Slept until 20 minutes before taking her.
I was able to take her all the way to the O.R
Last words from doctors were
This is a huge surgery
Don't expect we will be done before 5pm
She will likely be kept asleep for 3 or more days to be sure there is no bleeding or issues with the coronary artery.
She is for sure getting a new pulmonary valve today added to the rest of the work.
We will take very good care of her!
God is good!

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22 comments:

  1. jadeOctober 24, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I am so keeping my fingers crossed and sending you and Ivy Joy and the doctors all my positive vibes!
    Kindest regards and a warm hug all the way from Belgium.
    xxx

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  2. The Harlicka FamilyOctober 24, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Praying for Ivy, you all, her surgeons! Please know we are all here for Ivy and your family and will be continuously praying!!!

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  3. Sandra ChurchOctober 24, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Many, many prayers for you and sweet Ivy today. Hugs from Sandra and Macy, from Hangzhou

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  4. LisaOctober 24, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Praising the Lord for Ivy's precious life and praying for the hands of those surgeons to heal her little body!

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  5. CarmenOctober 24, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Praying that you feel His presence during this long long wait and a miraculous work.
    Psalm 34

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  6. FullPlateMomOctober 24, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Praying for Ivy Joy this morning in Wisconsin.

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  7. LucianaOctober 24, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Mary...

    I am going to bed now and will pray. Tomorrow morning when I wake up, the first thing I will do is check on the blog. I am sure that surgery will be a success and I will wake up to wonderful news.

    Much love from Suzhou.

    xo

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  8. AnonymousOctober 24, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Thoughts and prayers from Ontario, Canada. Will be watching for updates on sweet Ivy Joy and thinking of all of you as wait for positive updates throughout the day.

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  9. sierrasmomOctober 24, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    I can check the blog from work!!Yippee!! My prayers are with you and your family as you endure this long wait!! "Pleade God...lay your healing hands on Ivy and guide the surgeons as they reapir her poor broken heart!!""
    Kathie in NY

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  10. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    We are praying for your Ivy and your family! We are waiting on LOA for our little 'heart' girl and you have been an encouragement and inspiration! Many prayers for God's healing from South Dakota.

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  11. MaggieOctober 24, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Team Ivy in St Louis is praying through out the day. May you feel the Lord's arms around you while Ivy Joy is in surgery......and also know that His hands are guiding the surgeons who are in with Ivy. Much love and prayers sent your way.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 24, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Prayers from here in Vegas for your precious baby.

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  13. PaigeOctober 24, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    praying for your sweet girl and for the rest of the family!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 24, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Thanks for the update. We are praying in CT. Hannah's 1st grade class has their own team saying prayers for Ivy today.

    I didn't want to say anything when I posted, but I was thinking it was going to be a long day. I figured if my surgery their took ten hours, I can't image how long this is going to take.

    Hugs & Prayers
    Caroline

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  15. RebekahOctober 24, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Praying for sweet Ivy and all the doctors who are caring for her today! May God work miracles through their hands today!!!

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  16. HannahOctober 24, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I found your blog through another and just wanted to say I've been praying for your sweet daughter. My son had a valve replacement surgery when he was 8. I pray for her health and for your family, I know how heavy your load is right now. The Lord still heals :). God bless you and your family.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 24, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Praying for IVYJOY, now I know why I woke up so often to during the night and prayed --glad this day is finally here -- Praying for those amazing doctors and for your dear family as you wait!! thank you for the update!!Blessings and hugs,Cathy in Illinois!!!

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  18. KristiOctober 24, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Can't imagine how you must be pacing the hospital floors waiting on further updates throughout Ivy's surgery. I paced the hospital floors when my baby girl got ear tubes! It is HARD when ur baby is rolled down that hallway....can't fathom your load today. Praying for u guys!! for Ivy and the surgeons... Peace and strength be with u and ur little sweet baby girl throughout ur trying day!! ....Hoping u receive periodic encouraging updates from her surgery team!!!!!

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  19. Erin SchmidtOctober 24, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Praying for you, Ivy, your family and the surgeons from Pittsburgh, PA. Been following your journey for a while and am alway so inspired by your strength of faith. Praying He fills you up with physical, mental, emotional & spiritual strength and gives you peace to face today and the coming days.

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  20. Monica et MilieOctober 24, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I really think about your little girl this morning,she is so strong and delicate at the same time .... I pray hard that everything goes well!
    Canada sending you all our positive vibes.


    Monica of Canada
    xx

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  21. Preppy Pink CrocodileOctober 24, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Just said prayers for her protection and healing.

    KK

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  22. the meaklimsOctober 24, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    So many prayers ascending for you all today. hugs xoxo

    Jill

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