Update: We're done!

Yay Lydia!!! Lydia is out of surgery and out of recovery. They repaired the subaortic stenosis and she did not need a valve replacement. That could still be in our future, but for now it's not reality. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers today. We can't wait to see our baby girl and give those cheeks some lovin'!

Where we are waiting

In case you're curious about where we have been waiting for the last 5 hours, here is a pic of the Ronald McDonald Family Room at CMH. People are so generous in donating tons of food,  drinks and snacks...though most don't meet Weight Watchers Smart Points specifications. :(

Update Number 3

No update. They are proceeding but no real details. Nurse said they were discussing whether or not to do the Konno, which is the valve replacement, but she doesn't know if they are. Dang it. Go ask!  This is worrisome because we don't really want anything to be wrong with the valve. If we start messing with the valve, aka replacement, then we continue to mess with the valve, replace it multiple times, as she grows. 

Update Number 2

Lydia is now on bypass and Dr. Pastuszko has opened her heart. He and Dr. O'Brien are preparing to determine their course of action and decide what needs to be done. Yes, they know what needs to be done, but they reevaluate once they can visualize the actual heart.

Update Number 1

Lydia is sound asleep, sedated, and Dr. Pastuszko has begun surgery. It takes awhile to open her chest cavity because of the scar tissue from the last surgery.  She should be on bypass in about 15 minutes.

Smiles all the way

Lydia had a happy smiley morning with mom and dad. We left the house a 615 and hung out in pre-op until 830.  We gave our hugs and kisses and parted ways at about 845. We'll be receiving updates from the nurse throughout the morning.

Be Brave Sweet Girl