Jason and I got here bright and early this morning to visit our baby girl. Shift changes occurs from 7-7:30 and you have to wait to go back once the change is made. We finally went back about 7:45 to see Emma. She looked good, but had pulled her ART line out in the middle of the night. This is the line that was in her foot and the one she learned she could get people running to her bedside if she moved her toes. Hence we have given her the nickname Wiggle Toes because she wiggles those toes so much. They had decided that they were going to try and get another ART line in so Jason and I had to leave for awhile. The thought of her getting poked brought my emotions back once again. It is so hard for me to know that they are poking away at my baby girl. The nurse came back to get us and told us they were going to give her a break and someone else would be trying to put it in at a later time. Jason and I stayed back with her for about an hour and then I had to go pump.
While I was away Jason got report from Emma's surgeon. The surgery is still planned for Wednesday. He said that her x-rays have looked good and that her bowels are decompressed and have moved down a little bit. They plan on going in with a scope and making a small incision below her ribcage to perform the surgery. Once they get the scope in they will determine which route they have to go to make the repair. There are about 3 different options when making the repair.
Dr. Sinkin was able to come over and get her ART line in her wrist. Again he offered his comic relief during the procedure. He really helps up get through this tough time with his humor. Daddy stayed back with her this time while she got poked.
Keep up your prayers for our strong baby girl.
