Still waiting...

Tonight, I am hanging out with my baby.  There is a "bed/couch" in our room here at the hospital that barely sleeps one, and it is a blessing to sometimes crash here.  It is really hard to go to sleep (or home) when he is awake and alert with his eyes open.  So, it's 3am and I am still happily awake.

We heard through our nurse a little of what the cardiac surgeon is thinking at this point.  We are hoping to finally meet with him tomorrow.  We missed him when he came to talk with us today.  So, I will share what we understand as of now.

There are two main problems with doing the surgery soon:  the bleeding and the kidneys.  I guess when they do the surgery, they use heparin...an anticoagulant.  Using an anticoagulant could cause some problems with more bleeding.  I am not sure yet what exactly to pray for about that...so for now please pray for wisdom for the doctors and that his bleeding problems would be resolved.  As far as the kidneys go, when they perform the surgery, they have to clamp off the aorta for a bit.  The lack of blood flow to his already hurting kidneys can be really detrimental.  Please pray for much improved kidney function and a greatly decreased creatnine level.  It decreased some today...which is definitely something to thank God for!

So, we're not sure what this all means yet.  We know the doctors want Jude to be in the best position for surgery, and we'll know more tomorrow what that will look like.  Please continue to join us in prayer for our precious littlest guy.

Please also pray for me and Brandon...that the Lord would be our rock and our strength.  I had a hard time tonight after talking with the nurse.  This has all been something of a rollercoaster, but God doesn't change.  He stays the same.  He is the One in whom we're placing our hope.  So thankful for Him tonight.

Love you all.
Goodnight.