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So far, so good (about halfway though, I think).
On the way in this morning we listened to several Lauren-selected songs. It was a hope-filled playlist. "Don't worry about a thing," Bob Marley reassured. "Cause every little thing is gonna be all right." I believe him.
Lauren texted up until the very last minute, where cell phones were no longer allowed in the hospital. Even then, she squeezed in a few messages before powering her phone all the off (maybe) for the first time ever.
The nurses and doctors joked with her about fencing, college searches, being 16. She was relaxed and laid-back--so much that I wondered if they had slipped a little relaxant in her i.v. but then, when they really did , it was obvious. Still serene and calm, she started discoursing at length about her own private pillow. Bless her heart.
Yes, please. Bless her heart.
What a miracle, the beating heart. On the ultrasound, the valves of heart look like the arms of a pair of synchronized swimmers, rhythmically liquid. Opening and embracing, predictable and sure.
I'm looking forward to some good embracing in a couple of hours myself.
Thank you all for your good thoughts and well wishes. xo
Anne
Just a little update. She's out of surgery and doing well--sleepy and in a bit of pain but feeling better every hour. Hooray! We're relieved and thankful.
Reader Comments (10)
I've been there with a younger child and it isn't a fun place to be. But oh the after embracing! You're in my thoughts and prayers today.
My thoughts are with you. I can't even imagine the anxiety this would give me. Wishing you continued calm.
((hugs)) to you and Lauren and Daddy.
xoxo
thinking of you guys today.
Oh, Anne, I'm thinking of you today. When the time is right, please update us on how she is doing.
Oh, I am praying for you guys! I'm sure all will be well. What a blessing to live in such a great place for medical care! I had my own little surgery today. Just oral, but boy, those meds do knock you out. I slept ALL day.
I'm glad that she is doing ok. What an overwhelming thing! You are in my thoughts.
I'm so happy to have found your blog, and even happier (much) that your baby is OK.
lots of love to you both...
I'm so glad! I've been offline for a few days with family here and didn't get back to shoot you that intended email. Glad she's doing well. Here's to modern medicine!