Update on Sophia

Sophia's surgery went well on Wednesday. There was a delay in time so she didn't go back until 12:20 w/ surgery beginning around 1:20. It was about 4:20 when they finished with everything. They were able to patch the ASD and correct the PDA. The Mitral Valve Cleft gave them some trouble though. They found the leak to be just as significant after the repair so they had to re-stop her heart and go in again to add additional stitches. Afterward, they found there to still be a leak, but insignificant. She was moved to CICU where she stayed until Thursday morning. The ventilator was removed around 9:00pm Wed and the oxygen was pulled around 5:30 am. They removed the temporary pace wires Thursday before moving her to a floor. She slept most of Thursday morning, but was feeling a little better in the afternoon. She walked up and down the halls a few laps and was awake for longer periods. Still unable to keep food down Thursday. Friday was even better with being able to eat, being awake much more and taking additional walks. They removed the chest tube Friday afternoon. The doctors were amazed at how quickly she was progressing. In fact... they let her out early on good behavior! She was discharged Saturday morning around 12:00. She has enjoyed being at home! We take her to her pediatrician on Thursday and then to her cardiologist the next Thursday. We expect nothing, but good reports. She has done exceptionally well! Thank you for your prayers and concern! (photos below of post op Wednesday pm and Thursday pm... the difference in a day)

This week we celebrate Anastasia's 6th birthday on Wednesday. We will have her party this Saturday. She has been looking forward to her big party day! Her favorite Signing Time dvd is the Birthday one. We are so excited that her day has finally come! :)