On the upside

We arrived at the hospital this morning to find out that there had been a bit more fluid accumulation around Bronwyn's lung on the x-ray this morning. So they are holding her food for a day or two more to see if it clears up. They are not 100% sure what is causing it - but she is extremely stable so they are happy for now.

In fact we were told today that they are discussing moving her to Calgary - the surgeon has approved the move so we will likely be coming back to Calgary fairly soon. They don't know when it will be - it could be anytime. This has blown us away. We were told to expect to be here until the end of September - and that would be a good recovery. So we are just shocked that they are considering moving her so soon. She is after all only 3 weeks old today. And it hasn't even been 2 weeks since her surgery.

I was concerned that they haven't resolved this fluid complication yet and how that would be handled if she was moved. I have been assured that this is a common enough side effect from all types of surgeries that the NICU in Calgary will be well aware of how to treat it.

I held my girl for about an hour this evening (her Dad got to hold her for quite a long time earlier - while I chased Gavin around the hospital). She lay in my arms with her little hand in a loose fist while pressed up against her chin. She looked like she was in deep thought - but she was sleeping. It was a very precious moment for me. The very idea that we might be able to return to Calgary soon has really bolstered my spirits - not that life here has been bad - it is just so much nicer to be at home.

As I drove back to the condo there was a beautiful orange moon in the sky half masked by the clouds. I know God has been with us and has kept our girl (and the rest of us) safe from harm. But as I drove home I really felt truly blessed and again more confident in His control over everything in this world. It is hard as a Mom not to be emotionally effected by all the ups and downs - but tonight I am trying to focus on all that God has done for us. The nurse looking after Bronwyn last night and tonight told me that she was shocked when she looked through her chart. She was searching to see what complications and issues she had and was surprised by how little there was in the chart. She has sailed through many of the issues that they expect after this type of surgery.

Are we out of the woods? No. Are we optimistic and gosh darn proud of our girl? YEAH.

We are also extremely proud of our little Gavers too. We often have nursing staff and other staff telling us how cute he is and how well behaved he is.