Matt & I have been anxiously awaiting today's big appointment with the surgeon for weeks. I came prepared with a list of 20 questions and had every hope that the meeting would give us the detailed information we were lacking and help us prepare for what's to come. To be honest, what I got was the exact opposite. I left with even more questions, uncertainty, and feeling totally overwhelmed with what we are about to face.
The surgeon was great and explained all the possibilities very well, but the reality is that they really won't know what procedure is needed and the extent of the defects until they actually get inside the baby's heart. He also talked about the recovery and how the baby would be on a ventilator and high levels of medication for days after the surgery. This was the most upsetting to me. For some reason, I had never thought about he extent of intervention needed post surgery and am highly bothered by the image of my little man laying there medicated and not breathing on his own. This somehow really solidified the seriousness of what we are facing.
All in all, it was a good appointment. The facility is very nice and the staff were all very welcoming and helpful. Now we just wait & wait some more. For the next 3-6 weeks I'm going to try to enjoy my pregnancy and time with Rylie. I will keep posting updates as they come, but again we really won't know what we are dealing with until post delivery. So for now keep praying for a smooth natural delivery and a stable and strong little boy.
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