Thursday, August 21, 2008
To clarify....
Since several of you have asked questions, I thought I would expand a little bit on what I wrote about Brandon. Right now he's at around 22 lbs., the problem with that is that's what he's been at since basically right after he turned one. The third surgery is suppose to be done when he's around 30-35lbs., because that's when your heart is 3/4 the size of an adult, and so they can make the corrections in his heart for growing. The doctors want to do the surgery between 2-2 1/2, because of course, it's better for Brandon if it's sooner rather than later. He gained progressively after his second surgery, but around the time he turned one it slowed, and seems to have completely stopped at this point. So, that's a little more specific on why he needs to keep gaining, and when the third surgery is suppose to be done. Thanks for your prayers.
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The pictures of the kids are so cute.
Hannah-lynn is adorable. I heard that name for the first time the other day at the mall. Some mom was calling her 4ish year old daughter and she said Hannah-lynn. I wanted to say, hey my friend made that name up. :) She was a cute girl though and kept running away from her frustrated mom to come talk to my girls. :)
We'll be praying for Brandon. Thanks for the detailed update. I always like knowing details. I'm starting to understand all of these things better because of my friend being in the hospital. One of the times I was going with her doctors to help her switch floors and go into heart surgery we got off an elevator to see several other nurses bringing a newborn in with IV's all over the place and a couple machines. It broke my heart, but also made me think of you and all that you guys went through with Brandon. He is truly a miracle and God has special plans for that little guys life. I'm sure the miracle of his life has already touched many. We'll keep praying for him and for strength and wisdom for you and Patrick. You guys have a beautiful family!
Love you! Holly
Thanks for the update. I will pray for Brandon that he will gain the necessary weight. You have such a sweet family. :)
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