I want to thank everyone who sent well wishes to us for Sofia's cleft palate surgery. You will never know how much your kindness meant to us. Sofia's surgery was scheduled for 11:30am today, but Dr. Tatum ran over with the first surgery he had scheduled and Sofia did not get taken to the back until 1:30pm. She pulled through great. John, Grandma C. and I anxiously awaited news that the surgery was successful and Dr. Tatum came into the waiting room at 5:45pm to let us know that all went well. I cannot describe how heartbreaking it was not to feed Sofia this morning and to hand her over to the doctors. She was such a good little girl and we cannot thank our lucky stars enough for the wonderful work Dr. Tatum did. I tried to stay strong for Sofia and not let her see me cry. After the surgery she was transferred to the ICU recovery room. Sofia was very swollen after the surgery. I could barely even recognize my little sweet pea. She has blood dripping from her nose and sounded very congested. The doctor said that this was normal and we had no reason to worry. It just killed us to see our little girl in so much pain. John and I both held her for about an hour and my mom is at the hospital right now. We decided to take shifts so one of us would be with Sofia at all times. John and I are going to go in the morning and my mom will come home and sleep. We are fortunate to have Grandma C. here to help us. Sofia is going to be very sore for the next few days. She will probably be in the hospital for 5-6 days. We are so happy to have our little girl's palate repaired. She is the center of our lives and we are so lucky to be her parents. I also want so send a big thank you to my friend Carla. Carla is a wonderful friend that I am very fortunate to have. Thanks for the lovely gifts you sent our little girl. She is going to love them!
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Jonni, so glad to hear that everything went well with Sofia's surgery.
The hardest part is over now. Just keep givin' her lots of love (and give her a squeeze from me, too, please!)
Thinking of you all!!!!
Jonni, I am so relieved to hear all went well (of course I knew it would, big sigh!!)...now just concentrate on getting her better and home in record time!! we love her and you guys!!
I am so happy to hear all went well. I have been thinking about Sofia all day long. Give her extra hugs from us :)
Love,
Michele & Lilly
hi jonni, thinking of all of you today
norie
I stalked your blog all day yesterday wondering how little Sofia was doing. I'm so happy she came through with flying colors!! I hope she gets to come home soon.
And your are very welcome!
~Carla
Hi Jonni, I am so happy to hear that everything went well!!!
Your post made me cry and only prepares me for when my little guy has surgery to repair his palate!
Sending lots of hugs and kisses to all of you!!!
Love
Tracy
I am so glad. Thank You Jesus for answered prayers.
Now.... breathe mommy.
So glad it went so well. Praying the healing will go as well too and quickly.
Beverly
So glad she is in the clear! I'm glad you had it done here!! Emily was kicked out of her hospital over in you know where because they didn't feel it was worth the extra cost! Can you imagine! I think that is wonderful that someone is there for her around the clock!!
Hugs!!!
This is really good news. I am glad it all went well.
Oh, you poor thing! My son was in the hospital once and it honestly was one of THE hardest times of my life. I am SO thankful that Sofia is okay. I will pray for you guys, and hold you in my heart. Your description of how you felt watching her in pain made me tear up. Yep. Now I'm a puddle. :-)
HUG HUG HUG
This is wonderful news. . .I could not stop thinking about all of you. I am so glad to know she did so well. Take care. . and kiss that angel Sofia for me. Maureen
It sounds difficult but glad the surgery went well and is over! I hope by now they have her out of pain. I thought they could monitor that by checking pulse, etc... and then give her something. Hope that anesthesiologist is on the ball and the days get easier. Glad your mom is there to help too! Take good care. Love, Dale
So happy to hear all went well.Sending positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Donna
Great news! I am so happy to hear that all went well :0)
Jonni,
please forgive me, I have been so caught up with our referral and the possible diagnosis of a more menacing issue that I completely forgot to come and see how Miss Sofia is doing.
It IS hard to see your baby in pain. I am thinking about you guys. I hope she is feeling better.
Hayley
Hi Jonni,
So sorry I'm late to posting to you blog. I'm so glad Sofia has done so wonderfully. It's so heart breaking to see our children come out of surgery. It's also so amazing, how fast they bounce back. Just wait and see, because Sofia is going to blow you away. Hang in there girl.
hi jonni and family...just checking in to make sure sofia is well on her way to healing!...we will be thinking of you, even while in china to pick up sofia's newest little friend cecelia!
norie
I know you must be busy but I want an update! lol Just joking, sort of, I hope Sofia, Mommy and Daddy are doing okay.
Love,
Michele & Lilly
Jonni, So glad to hear everything went well with Sophia! She will be in my prayers for a speedy recovery. We leave on the 6th to pick up Lia! Can't wait to get all the girls together!
Cheri~
What beautiful news, Jonni. I've been out of the country & offlist a bit, so I apologize for the lateness of my wishes. They are sincere nonetheless.
Go Sofia! Go Jonni!!!!! Hugs to you both - and John, too, of course. XO
Oh Jonni,
I'm sorry that I did not check in and know that this was happening. This is the second cleft surgery that I know of this week.
I am glad to hear that things went well. It is so hard when your children go in for surgery.
I'm glad that it is over. She will be ok and much better for it. Big Hug.
So sorry this is late,but a very heartfelt Hurrah! for the strong & lovely Sofia & her wonderful parents.
Best Wishes,
barbara
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