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When I was 22 weeks pregnant we found out that our daughter had a serious heart condition. When we were initially diagnosed, things did not look good but as time went by and we had more and more scans and the baby grew, we were given a more optimistic outlook. When our daughter Alannah finally arrived on 31 March 2009 at 11:44am, she was delivered by c-section so that all the doctors would be ready for her. The following blogs were posted by Tom and I to chart her progress for all who were keen to know. Below is the first posting.
Dear all,
Alannah is doing very well so far. She is currently in the intensive care unit and the doctors are very happy with her progress. Before she was born the cardiologists felt that the best course of action was to complete a series of three operations that would effectively leave Alannah with a two chamber heart. However, scans after birth revealed that there could be a chance to save the right side of the heart. On Thursday April 2nd Alannah had a four hour operation in the hope that normal blood flow could pass through a closed valve and an underdeveloped chamber could begin to repair itself. The long term goal of this procedure is to allow Alannah have a four chamber heart. If this is not successful, there are other options available for a three and a half chamber heart.
Currently Alannah is on a ventilator, feeding tube, and some medication to help her heart. There are lots of tubes, but you quickly see past these and see how beautiful Alannah is.
Hi Thomas, Eveline & Mikey,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you all and praying for baby Alannah. She is absolutely beautiful. She seems a strong little lady and a little fighter. All our love, Fiona, Brian, Sam, Ben & Alia (Gorey) xxx
To Ev, Tom & Mikey,
ReplyDeleteI Hope & pray that little Alannah will overcome all these setbacks, and that you'll continue to have the strength to cope. Ev, I see you haven't lost your sense of humour but isn't your daughter a little young to be lookin at the boys,?!!!
Love
Mir xxxx
Dear Ev, Tom, Mikey and Alannah,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time, and especially for your precious Alannah. It must be an unimaginably hard road to walk.
With much love and prayers,
Susanne, Herb and Timothy
Well, it's coming up to you sixth birthday Alannah and I thought I'd post a little note. It doesn't seem like it's been that long since you were here. Do you know that if I close my eyes I can feel your strength come over me. Every year around this time you let us know that you're still around. New jobs, financial nightmares averted and prevention of dangerous accidents in the car are all very major signs that you continue to look after us. Thank you xx. When I see your brother and sister playing together I find myself wondering how those games would be enriched if you were there - triple fun, triple laughter, triple joy. We miss you every day but speak of you often. All who know us know you. Happy birthday sweetheart. Hope you have good fun on your angel carousel. Love Mum, Dad, Mikey and Grace xxxxx
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