We just got done talking to the doctors. Surgery is complete. Millie and Maggie responded perfectly to the procedure,no blips in heart rate or temperature. We're waiting for her to come out of anesthesia then we'll accompany her back to the hospital room. She may not remember much from today or even tomorrow the doctors were telling us, but I'll never forget her courage. Thank you to everyone for your prayers, support, and love.
On Thursday night, I couldn't get rid of a nagging concern. Maggie's eyes were sunsetting. This is where the eyes turn downward with the white showing above. It wasn't constant, and she wasn't showing the typical signs associated with brain swelling. But the Spirit just kept working at me, and I decided to call the neurosurgeon at Primary Childrens. He wasn't too concerned and told me to come on Friday for spina bifida clinic. Once there, the doctor thought it was nothing because Maggie's fontanelle (soft spot) was still soft and of course Maggie wasn't sunsetting for him. But I didn't want to go to Houston next week until I knew for sure she was okay. So he ordered a head ultrasound. Sure enough, the ultrasound showed significant swelling in the ventricles of her brain. A shunt is needed. Poor Maggie. I hate to see her go through another surgery. When I'm at the docs office and get bad news, I try to act brave and wait until the car r
Wonderful news.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I hope recovery goes just as smoothly.
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ReplyDeleteThis brought tears to my eyes. So happy!!! Praying recovery goes equally well. Give that wife of yours a big hug from me!
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting the world be a part of your journey! Amazing how quickly modern medicine changes. Miracles are all around us. Chidester Family, Friendswood, Texas
ReplyDeleteGreat! I have been worrying about them all morning!
ReplyDeleteOh yay! We are all so happy for you guys! The kids even remember to pray for the Killpacks every night! Sending love your way!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch great news! Been thinking about you all morning!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news! We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so happy! I have been waiting to hear. We will continue to pray. Love you guys.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates! This one was wonderful!!! Been thinking about you today! So happy and grateful for Brave Millie and Strong Maggie!
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys!!
Thanks for taking time to update us, Matt! We love your family so much and we are in awe of your courage! We are sending happy, healing, thoughts and prayers your way. I like what Michelle said, "Brave Millie and Strong Maggie!" Perfectly true. Go "20 and 37."
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad to hear the good news. We hope that recovery and post surgery care continue to go as smoothly. We pray for you every night!
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