Its been a long wait as we knew this day would come. A friend told me the extra holes would allow me to let the extra love pour in, and now I figure we will trap it inside forever by closing those holes. It's a day we were anxiously awaiting but never wanting to come. The road has been long and hard, but worth the joy it will bring her in the years to come. Let me start this entry by saying a gigantic thank you to all those who have prayed, danced, cried and supported us through everything our family has endured. We are forever grateful. Daddy and Eleanor are having a laugh after 7 hours of preop appointments. Eleanor was not happy after the testing, but daddy cheered her up before her bath. The calm before the storm... we had a chance to snuggle up prior to surgery Tuesday morning. Eleanor was quiet and calm- straying from her usual early morning business. Surgery began at 7:30 and went until around 12:30 or so. After waiting an eternity, we found out Eleanor did a beautiful job and was already extubated. We went to see her, and were shocked at how strong she was. She had a very uncomfortable first few days. Despite that, she made incredible progress and was ready for the step down unit by day two. Holding her for the first time was INCREDIBLE. ❤️ On day one, she moved to a few oral medications, was taken off heavy narcotics, and we found out her blood pressure (which was high after surgery) began to normalize. She had some bleeding concerns that slowed as well. Look at me opening my eyes so big! Day two was even better. I moved floors and lost a few more IV's. I was more uncomfortable today as I started to become more aware and get less pain meds. But it also brought me my first baba. Mmmmmm I moved to the step down unit by mid day on day two! I'm so strong! but healing is hard work... Im a fighter. It's gonna take a lot of hands to keep me down!!!
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Diane Hirshey
6/14/2017 11:32:09 pm
Our prayers seem to be working. Let's continue praying. God is so good to us.
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Lauren
6/15/2017 02:59:24 am
Yes He is!!! Thank you for the love and prayers, always. Can't wait for you to meet her!
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Leigh
6/15/2017 05:56:58 am
I have never met Nora, yet the love I have for this child is to the moon and beyond!!!!! So happy the surgery is behind you all and every day brings Nora a little closer to getting home and playing, laughing, and enjoying her mommy and daddy!!!😍💗👶🏻
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Shannon Griffin
6/15/2017 08:15:52 am
So happy to hear how well Nora is doing! You have to believe in the power of prayer.....and great doctors, right? 😀 We will continue to pray for her healing, as well as strength for both of you! Take care of yourselves....and each other.
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Denise
6/15/2017 09:09:05 am
This this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad!
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Chelsie
6/15/2017 01:43:02 pm
Warrior Eleanor has a nice ring it doesnt it! So much love to you all❤
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Jayme Anderson
6/15/2017 06:30:32 pm
She definitely has her parents in her! She is a soldier! God bless you guys! Continued blessing for her quite seemingly already speedy recovery!
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