Monday, June 7, 2010

Update

Jamie and I have just finished speaking with Dr. Tulipan's nurse practitioner. The neuro team has decided that it is best for Anderson to get a shunt placed in the morning. We have stepped out of his room right now, as they draw his pre-op bloodwork as well as get an IV started. We have still not been moved to Children's hospital, but should be doing that in the next hour or so from the latest we were told.

We are okay- scared for our 6 day old baby to undergo surgery, but we also know that he is being cared for by the top-notch neurosurgeons and we know how many people out there are lifting him up in prayer. God will take care of him during his surgery. We know this is what is best. We still don't have any idea of his prognosis for the future, and we probably won't. But, the surgeons do feel that he will tolerate the procedure well and if he does good feeding then he could go home the next day...we will see.

So that is the latest. Please pray for the team of surgeons and pray that Anderson will tolerate the procedure well and that this will help him.

4 comments:

Shelia said...

We are praying, praying and praying for all of you especially little Anderson. He is gorgeous...just like the his sisters. Love to you all!!!

Anonymous said...

Praying for your sweet boy and your whole family! Christie Carter

John and Marsy (Lang) Thomas said...

Dear Jamie and Andrea,

I am Jane's long time friend (and Paul Chandler's sister). Jane has kept us current on little Anderson and we want you to know that you will all continue to be in our prayers. Your comments on the blog are incredible....just like your faith. God bless you. John and Marsy (Lang) Thomas

Unknown said...

Your baby is just precious. The grandparents are so proud of that little baby boy and so are the girls: ) they light up every time someone asks or talks about him!! We will continue to pray and always hope for the best: ) you also have the cutiest little girls too! !!! Kari & Eric Pitts