To those affected by a heart defect:

A Very Eventful Day

January 9, 2007 at 10:02 pm by Mom & Dad

When we came in to the hospital this morning, we were happy to find out that the results from the labs all came back negative. So, there is no infection, but they are keeping her on some antibiotics just as a preventive. Then, just when we thought that was good news, the doctors came in and decided that they would like to take Haven off of the ventilator! We couldn’t believe it. We certainly didn’t expect that so soon since she had been sick all this weekend. So, they extubated her which then caused her to have to do all the breathing on her own. She did great this afternoon! She was very happy, we got to hold her for a long while, and hear her little pathetic attempt at crying (she hasn’t been able to make any noise for a month). It was a very nice afternoon. They will continue to watch her carefully throughout the night to be sure that she is strong enough to remain off the ventilator breathing on her own. Hopefully, she will have the strength to keep up all that hard work without much assistance. We will certainly keep you updated on that. We are excited because this is a major milestone in her recovery. If she can maintain good numbers, things may start to move along.

Posted in Recovery #1 | 6 Comments »

6 Responses

  1. Aunt Marcia Says:

    All I can say is, Halleujah!!
    To God Be the Glory!! Haven, you are very well known where I work! Everyone asks how you are progressing. I keep them up dated. They are all praying for you. Great news Mommy & Daddy!
    Love ya!!

  2. Grandma M Says:

    Praise the Lord. Have been praying all day. The Lord is so Good. It sure was good to be able to see her Friday. Haven you are a very pretty and sweet baby, I love all three of you very much. Hoping to get to see her again soon. Love, Grandma M

  3. The Myers Gang Says:

    FANYASTIC!!! WAY TO GO HAVEN!!! We are sooooo excited to know things are going better for you Baby Girl and you Mommy and Daddy are in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Keep up the good work and keep on hanging in there guys. Thanks so much for the updates.Love to you all.

  4. Sierra Says:

    GOD IS GOOD! What an answer to prayer. Great job Haven! Keep it up! As always, still praying.

  5. Abby Tumbleson Says:

    What great news!!! I am so happy that she is getting stronger. Keep going Haven. Never underestimate the power of prayer. Love ya!

  6. laura buntyn Says:

    hey were thinking of you keep up the good work haven

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