What a different experience it's been this time around. Here we are just a bit more than 24 hours after surgery and we're already out of the ICU. We were moved back up here to the 8th floor this afternoon. We are making sure that our nurses keep a very close eye on Rylynn, but she's doing amazing. I can't imagine any adult undergoing what she's been through and being where she is now. We've come to the floor with only a bit of oxygen, one IV and her pacer wires (wires connected directly to her heart in case they needed to shock it).
Last night was not as bad as Gilly and I thought it might be. Post-op these guys suffer from terrible headaches and the nurses prepared us for the worse. She did scream hysterically every 15-30 minutes for a few hours yesterday evening, but by midnight or so she had gotten through the worst of it. She has been resting really comfortably today, but she still hasn't been able to muster a smile yet.
We were told to expect another wave of pain tonight around midnight (called the "twilight hour"), but if we can get her through till morning, we should be on the downhill slide.
Luckily, she's been eating great and looks great.
I know I never posted pictures of her after her first surgery, but I've included one so that you can truly see the difference that we've experience. I really can't believe it's been so smooth. Please pray that she doesn't feel too much pain and her body heals quickly.
Please also include a few extra thoughts for some of our little heart buddies here. We saw one little guy that was born days before Rylynn with the same condition and he is still here in ICU trying to fight through. I hope they can get him feeling better soon so that his family can take him home.
Here's what we saw the first time around.
And here's what she came out like yesterday. Can you believe she looked so incredible after surgery!!! Of course this is after they had taken out her breathing tube, but she looks wonderful! 
Here how she looked when we headed to the 8th floor.
I hope to post more great news in the coming days. Thanks for sending all your love and prayers to Miss Rylynn. It's helping us all through this.
With love. . .
5 comments:
Awesome news! So glad to hear that she is doing so well! We'll keep praying for you guys and all the lil ones up there.
Pam
WOW...we can't believe that you're already on the 8th floor!!! She is one amazing little girl! We look forward to hearing more good news in the coming days. We'll continue to pray for Miss Rylynn's speedy recovery!
Love,
The Morrison Family
'I can do everyting with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need.'
Philippians 4:13
All of you are amazing!
Continuing to pray for a speedy recovery!
Proctor Fam
She does look amazing! From here that last pic looks like she is smiling. Maybe she is having a nice dream. We too will keep yours and the other little ones in our prayers. Rylynn has some pretty special parents.
Love and prayers,
Mike and Beth Coleman
You guys are just doing great with all that you are going through. God is smiling down on you. Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be open to you. Our prayers are with you. Aunt Dorothy
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