So continued good news for my baby girl, Ashlee. Her blood and arterial gases have continued to improve, her liver, kidneys, and lungs have begun to improve. Ultrasound of the head and abdomen came back normal.
That said, today was very hard while simultaneously being good. Her cardiologist said her surgery will not be until next mid to late next week. Her body just isn't stable enough yet for surgery BUT it is improving. Having to wait this out another week will be a trial by fire for teaching me patience.
Her mother and I both came home to be with our other two girls. We both had to stop as we were walking down the hallway leaving PCICU...that was the hardest walk I've ever had to make.
However, this morning a family friend of my wife's called her to tell her their youngest son had the EXACT SAME heart defect (aortic coarctation) as a 6 month old and is a completely normal, rambunctious four year old. Hearing from her and firing questions at her and getting nothing but great news put peace in our hearts.
Thank you all once again for your prayers.