Step One Done

Here's our little one "before"...she went in about 7:45 this morning, was finished around 11:00, and stayed in the PACU (recovery room) until 4:30, so it was a long day for the three of us who were up before dawn.

Here's Mattea "after"--- she didn't stay asleep for long. They said she did great with the anesthesia. The cardiology nurse said they had every reason to expect she would have to spend the night in the PICU, but not so. She did super!
The cardiologist did not share any hints with me on the results other than he had to sit and "crunch the numbers." Because of her pulmonary hypertension and the damage already done to her lungs and heart, the readings they get during the procedure don't show "normal" changes BUT he did say there were SOME changes, so I am taking that as a GOOD sign. The cardiology nurse talked at length with me afterwards about all of this, explained possible options and outcomes, and told me about some of the pediatric heart surgeons they were considering if she is able to have surgery. We will know much more at her follow-up appointment in 2 weeks from tomorrow. If you look at your calendar you will see that it is lucky Friday the 13th! For now, we are thankul for a smooth day. And thank-you everyone who offered up prayers on our behalf! I am hopeful.