Closing day tomorrow...

Bronwyn is still holding strong. We have had a couple of complications since the surgery but nothing of any consequence or serious concern. Tomorrow they are closing her sternum. It was left open so that her heart could swell and heal without putting pressure on it. She has lost a sufficient amount of the swelling and she is not retaining too much fluid so she is in good shape for them to close it. They will do this around tomorrow at noon. After that she will be given sometime to adjust to the closure. This is another hurdle to get over - but we are again extremely optimistic and think that all will go well.

She is such a lovely little girl - of course I have to say that I am her mother!

We took Gavin in to see her today - briefly. I have this absolute fear of having him too comfortable in the unit. He loves buttons and lights that flash and heaven help me what a mess he could get into with all the equipment they have in the PICU!!

One thing I have intended to mention but haven't yet is the great comfort and support we have been receiving from Shirley Perry. We knew each other long ago in Calgary when I was in University. Shirley has been working at the Stollery for a long time - she is a nurse practioner in their oncology ward. She frequently pops in to check on Bronwyn and she knows EVERYONE! Before the surgery on Thursday she let us know that she was friends with both the surgeon and the anethetist (who knows how to spell that one). What a comfort that has been.

She even popped up today to see Bronwyn - unfortunately we missed her as we had just gone out to grab a bite to eat.

Gavin has just joined me - he is going to help me with this entry! What fun for Mommy.

So another day another hurdle - each day takes us closer to recovery. No matter what we have to go through and how tough it may be too watch I am completely confident that she is absolutely worth it. Our little girl is a keeper and that is exactly what we intend to do - KEEP HER!