At 2pm, we received the good news from one of Ethan's cardiothoracic surgeons, Dr. Stewart, that the surgery went as well as could be expected! His oxygen saturation levels were a little lower than normal, but by 3pm when the other cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Mill, talked to us, the saturation levels were back up into a good range - 83%. Dr. Mill said that they want his saturation to stay in the 75-85% so that is good news! It's 3:50pm and we're just waiting for the nurses to come get us so we can see him!
So we've made it through the first and biggest hurdle - thank you everyone for your prayers today. Everything is going according to plan right now, but the next big hurdle is stabilization over the next 24 hours. Ethan will remain sedated for a couple of days as they wean him off the anesthesia as he recovers from surgery.
As expected with any cardiothoracic surgery, swelling normally occurs within the first 24 hours so our prayer request is for the swelling to be minimal, subside quickly, and there to be no risk of infection.
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11 comments:
What wonderful news! I am so relieved. You've been on my heart all day. We'll keep praying for the swelling and protection from infection. Thanks for being so faithful in your updates. I check your site many times a day!Love you all.
Congratulations!!!! The 1st 24hrs is definately the hardest. Stay by his side. I know it's hard to but one of you should be there. Wishing you luck in the following days. Ethan's now offically part of the UNC Toughy club...LOL.
Praise the Lord! I have been praying and waiting. Thank you for the up-date. He is a beautiful baby! God Bless you both and try and take care of yourselves.
Yea!!! Go God!!! This is great news! Amy and I pray that you continue to persevere through the coming days. (Hangeth thou in there!!) We will pray with you that God will prevent any swelling and infection. What a powerful story of the grace of God is unfolding in your lives!!!
*sigh* ...through the first major event. We're praying for the little guy! I'm so happy to hear that he's doing well! :)
Love, Jodi
Yeah!! Praise God, one down...I thank God the surgery went well and will continue to pray for healing for Ethan. In the meantime I hope you both are able to keep your strength and joy as you plummel through the days. Much love and peace,
Hey Julie and Dan! We are praying for you both and Ethan today! What a wonderfule miracle God has blessed you with!! And it is only going to get better!!! We are standing on God's Word!
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick(Jas 5:13-15) We love you and will keep looking forward to seeing God's hand at work!
Ethan,
We are standing with you in prayer, knowing that your Father in heaven is with you always.
With love,
Abigail, Allison and Norm
Julie and Dan, so glad to hear the update! I will continue to pray for Ethan and you both as you go through the next few days. Praise God the surgery went well! There are SO MANY prayers going up for you all. Know that you are loved and such a special part of our Crossroads family. Love, Angel
Praise God that Ethan's surgery went well and that he's recovering well. He's a beautiful baby-- congratulations! I will continue to pray for the little guy that God will make him stronger and healthier each day. -Ershela Sims (CRF member)
you've been on our hearts all week. ethan is precious & in the best hands he could possibly be - Almighty God's loving hands & with the awesome UNC PICU team. if we can be of any encouragement or help during this time, please let us know.
::jordan & patience leino
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