Thursday, August 07, 2008

More info...

And not only are we going home FIVE days post-op, but we are going home with NO PH MEDS (Viagra was originally made as a medication to help with pulmonary hypertension and they found that it has other... helpful... side effects for men... but the PH is why Emma would have gotten it)!!! She'll still be on O2 at night but that is because "we already have it set up with home services and it won't hurt so we'll keep going," according to the intensivise. I am in awe of God's work in this little one. She sat in my lap all morning and watched Cinderella then Elmo.

They took out her drain tube, her pacer wires, and she gets her last dose of IV pain killers at 2pm today. Capitol with Codiene (Tylenol w/ Codiene) to go home with and Lasix and Enalapril, that's all! I can't believe she spent more time in the hospital for her T&A (8 days) than her OHS (5 days) and that's after all the stuff they had us prepared for with up to 6 months in the hospital, multiple surgeries, pacemaker, trach, etc. etc... and of course, the high possibility that she wouldn't ever come home. God is good... all the time!!!!

This is a PRE-OP picture, before her heart surgery and I can't wait to see that joy and smile back over the next few days!

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37 comments:

  1. Amen, my friend. Amen.

    Happy Tears are a flowin'...

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  2. Oh Meredith, what a miracle she is!

    So, so happy for you all!!!

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  3. When God's word said that prayer could move mountains.... He has moved many mountains for Miss Emma and He is receiving all the honor and glory!!!!!

    Thank you so much for blogging and keeping everyone up to date because this is allowing the world to see the testimony and witness of our Heavenly Father.

    We will continue to pray daily for Miss Emma, and your family.... I have no doubt that one day you are going to blog that she is taking her first steps and walking!!!!

    Many hugs, blessings and prayers to you and your family,
    baileyshome(downsyn)

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  4. YIPPEEEEEEEE! FANTASTIC!

    Meredith, is it my imagination, or does Emma look a little pinker??

    Congrats to you guys, you'll never know how many of us quiet lurkers have kept Emma in our hearts.

    Cheri in NH

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  5. Praise God, Praise God!! I want to thank you for sharing your miraculous story with us. This little girl is such a miracle.

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  6. Meredith, and God is always with Emma, you and all your family ~
    Kleidy

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  7. WOW! WOW! WOW! God IS good!!! What an incredible miracle little miss Emma is! So happy that you are coming home!

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  8. Woohoo that is unbeleivable and wonderful but when God is in control things like this happen. What an inspiration to others to go adopt these little ones and bring them home for a full life. I am proud of you for getting Emma and Micah but also for sharing the ride love, Mom and Dad

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  9. Your Emma is an absolute miracle. What an extraordinary testament to the power of prayer,the power of friends and family,the power of one small soul and the power of God's amazing grace!

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  10. Fantastic!!!!! I can't believe she is coming home already.

    Can't wait to see you two!!

    Love, Mom C

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  11. Tears of joy are flowing for your little girl and your whole family!

    Jan

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  12. Meredith, I am sitting here with tears in my eyes! What a joyous day this is...you must be on cloud 9! What an awesome God we serve....

    Music to my ears!! Praise be to the one and only almighty Healer!!!!

    Rita

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  13. Meredith, I follow your blog a lot-though I don't comment often. I am so overwhelmed with happiness for you guys. I know Emma is going to get better and better every day. God is amazing and His works shine on you guys every day!
    Martha Spahr, RR (adopted Luka from Republic of Georgia)

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  14. This has made my day!!!!! I am so happy to hear that she is going home!!!!!!!!!!

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  15. Thank GOD!! That is truely amazing! She is such a little miracle!

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  16. when you called earlier, I thought...OH NO....I hate to admit that, but I did. I still cant believe this news. Tough girl, gotta get that kid a motorcycle and some boots...;)

    PS her brushfields spots stand out so strongly in this pic...beautiful

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  17. How absolutely amazing and wonderful!!! I'm thrilled for you that she is doing so well!! She is one very special little girl!!! :)

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  18. I am so blown away! This is amazing and miraculous for sure. All praise to Him!

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  19. WOW!!! That is totally amazing! Congrats to little Emma and your whole family for having the scary stuff behind you and being able to look past this into the future!

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  20. I am so happy that you are going home!! Thank God for the greatest gift. I know this is such a relief to you and Mike to have this behind you, now you can look forward the exciting future with Emma and the others. I bet she really takes off now that she's had her surgery, did you notice that B did after hers?

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  21. Yes, God IS good ALL the time!! So glad our little one is doing so well! It truly is amazing.

    June

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  22. Wow!!! I cried when I read this post. :)

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  23. Way to go Emma (and Mum, Dad, surgeons, hospital staff etc)

    Love and Peace
    Ang
    RR Aunty in London

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  24. miracles abound!!!
    Amy O

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  25. Alleluia! To God be the glory GREAT THINGS HE HATH DONE!!!!!

    Many, many prayers of thanksgiving and continued recovery AT HOME!!!!

    Blessings Mike and Meredith,

    Victor, Kathy, Joshua and Kara

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  26. God is good, lovely Emma is going home, amazing!

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  27. Yippee for Emma! What wonderful news! She will be as happy to be home as Mom and Dad and her siblings are to have her home! Can't wait to hear what else God has in store for her!!!!!!!!!!!
    Kelly & kids in WI






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  28. Yea for Emma!!!! God is SO good, what an amazing answer to prayer :):):)

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  29. Yay!!!!! Praise God!! His love is so amazing!!!!!

    Love,
    Dawn

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  30. What a great picture!! I love it. So glad to hear how well she is doing!!

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  31. What wonderful news - praise God!!! I'm in shock, but why should I be - our God is indeed a God of miracles.

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  32. I am so happy for you and your family!! Congratulations on going home tomorrow :)

    - Janice

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  33. Amazing...I'm awestruck at how things have unfolded :o) Just amazing! We are so happy for you all, Meredith - especially your sweet little Emma :o)

    Hugs,
    Michelle (RR)

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  34. Going home...wow...that's awesome. I should have clocked in with you all yesterday to be able to cheer! I hope you can hear me! Stay Brave, Keep the Faith!
    Nancy in Lexington, Ky

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  35. That's wonderful! Thanks for explaining about the Viagra - I ended up looking it up thinking there MUST be another use for it ... Yay Emma!

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