yet knowing where our hope lies! Gracie's cath lab experience today...still not sure what to call it! It wasn't bad...she's doing well, recovered beautifully and we are HOME already. Yet, not good, because they couldn't really DO anything while in her arteries. The pulmonary arteries going to her left lung (which is the good lung--much larger than the right) are still really small and small all the way through, preventing the doctor from placing any sort of stent or balloon to stretch them out. When the cardiologist gave me the info, I didn't take it as devastating, however, just as it is...it is Gracie's heart, which doesn't have a regular solution. God designed it pretty fancily, I must say!
Our regular cardiologist called right before we checked out and told us the artery has grown a bit since her last cath lab, which is encouraging. The question remains as to whether or not she can have the Fontan. It appears as if there aren't a lot of other options, yet it may not be a perfect fit for her heart. We must continue to trust God as the creator of her body, knowing His plan is good. We continue to be along for the ride!
Since no stents or balloons were used, Gracie was discharged just in time for us to speed on into Derek's track meet and watch him cross the finish line with his new personal best--yippee! It's so great to be home...we are all headed down to play Rock Band before this old lady hops in bed!
Exhausted, yet grateful,
Gayle
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Glad you are home safe and sound - here comes the weather!! Sleep Well "T"
I'm sorry today did not turn out as hoped, yet the Lord God who made that tiny little heart of hers is THE ONE who still holds it all together. You're an amazing momma to keep holding it all together and yet I know who is holding you too!! :) Glad you made it home just in the knick of time for some family fun! :) Love ya!
you have been in my prayers
Are you not even going to mention to all your blog readers that it's your birthday today???
Sorry to hear that it didn't go as hoped but you are right she is God's little girl and he designed her with a beautiful purpose!! Continuing to pray!!!
Happy Birthday!! So glad you made it home for the track meet! Sweet Gracie is always in my thoughts and prayers!
There are 2 woman you know in our playgroup- Liz and Zoey Freeby and Laura and Jayden Lundberg! We would love to have you join us sometime!!
Blessings,
Jean
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