CPAP/cannula/holding Andrew

Great day! Rounds were straightforward: Andrew did well in his septostomy, was over breathing the vent, and was ready to be extubated. Goals for the weekend include introducing feedings, weaning prostaglandin and preventing hypoxia.

Andrew was extubated right after rounds. He was not ready for a nasal cannula yet, so he got to experience life as an elephant. His skin is all wrinkly and he still hasn't had a bath, the CPAP (blue and white in photo) just adds to the experience. 

Grandma and Grandpa Morrison brought Paul, Megan and Ivy for a visit. While they were there, Andrew's doctors decided he was ready to step down to the high flow nasal cannula. 

While Paul and Megan were in his room, Andrew was placed in my arms. It is a 10 minute-two nurse job to move him two feet from his warmer bed to the waiting arms of his mom. He has many lines and they must not be pulled out. 

It was SO gratifying to hold him. 

Megan can't wait for her turn. But it may be a while before the kids are allowed that priviledge. 

But, Andrew did enjoy grasping their fingers.

Andrew is still very mellow--his medicines are keeping him pretty drowsy. The prostaglandin will be weaned before surgery. I can't wait to see a bit more of Andrew's personality. 

Thank you for your love, support and prayers. Please keep his next goals--normal nasal cannula, feeding, reduced prostaglandin--in your thoughts and prayers. 

#prayforandrew

Sixteen hours old

Andrew had his balloon septostomy last night. The cardiologists came to my recovery room with a report at 10:30. They had been at the hospital all day waiting for his arrival and for him to be stable enough for the procedure. 

Everything went well. They were able to enlarge a small hole that existed between the two upper chambers of his heart, doubling it's size and increasing his oxygen saturation from low 70's to upper 80's. 

I was able to visit him last night at 11pm. He is perfect. 

Andrew is no longer sedated, but is resting peacefully despite intubation. He is breathing 52% oxygen this morning. They are weaning the ventilator, but not the percent oxygen he is breathing. 

I am by his side now. Rounds will happen soon. I will update again after that occurs. 

Please pray that he can be successfully extubated soon. 

Andrew Elias Morrison

He's here! Born at 5:21 pm, 7 lbs 1 oz, 19 inches long. I got to give him a kiss before he was whisked to the NICU.

Andrew has had two echos of his heart and is off to the cath lab now for a balloon septostomy. 

It has been a whirlwind kind of day, but I am so glad Andrew endured labor well and is here with us. 

The big kids came to visit. I am jealous as I'm still in recovery. I'll see him soon enough. 

Baby Time

Baby Boy Morrison is on his way! I was admitted at noon for an induction. Please pray that labor goes quick and is event free and that the baby will be well cared for in those first few critical moments of his life. 

Baby Boy Arriving Soon

Hello family and friends--

We have decided to "resurrect" this blog to share our baby's medical journey. No guarantees we will update with any regularity, but that is the hope.

We know people all over the world are praying for our family and our little heart baby. The tender mercies of the Lord--too many to count or list here--have been evident to us since we learned at our 20 week ultrasound that our baby would face special challenges. God has special reasons He wanted to send this baby into our family and He has been carefully preparing us and those around us for years. It has touched our hearts and kept us at peace to have all of you in our lives. Your caring words and actions have been like the Savior's hands on earth for our family.

Love,

John, Elise, Paul, Megan and Ivy

Disney Cruise

The girls on dress-up night, all fancy in their princess appearal.

 

Ivy squinting. She is growing up too fast.

Calvin and Paul. BEST BUDS!

Cinderella dressed in Yella went upstairs to kiss a fella. . .
My darling nieces.

The handsome boys.

John was the camera man this night. If there was any doubt, I'm sure this picture clears up any confusion.


We had a fabulous time!!! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Morrison!!!

Who's Number 1?

 

We're number one!