The Apple Buzz: Surgery Happening Right Now

In November 2007, our unborn daughter was found to have a condition called Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), which occurs in 1 out of every 2,500 pregnancies. Basically, our daughter’s diaphragm had a hole in it that had allowed her stomach, liver, and some intestines to pass into the upper regions of her chest cavity. Her chest was too overcrowded to allow her lungs to fully develop. She was given slim odds to survive and worse odds to thrive.

Our daughter, Jillian Olivia, was born in the Spring of 2008. Since her birth, Jill had two surgeries during her first year and has since thrived.

We started this site to chronicle our experiences throughout this journey and to keep our family members and friends up-to-date on Jill's condition. Now we use this site to update others on what's going on in our lives.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Surgery Happening Right Now

Jill has been in surgery since about 6:30 p.m. (MST). It is now 7:45 p.m. The nurse just reported that her vitals are doing great during surgery and that the surgery is going well. We have a great support group here in the waiting room. Please keep praying that the surgery ends well and that Jill recovers quickly.

5 comments:

Jeff and Jen said...: We are praying right now.; March 31, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Mandy Knotts said...: PRAYING!; March 31, 2008 at 8:36 PM
Anonymous said...: ok. we are too. Sounds great and we are extremely hopeful with you. It will be good.

Matt and Carla; March 31, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Shan said...: i'm praying for the surgeon's hands & for the surgery to go perfectly and of course for jill's recovery. she sounds like a very tough little girl & i'm sure that all the worries you guys have had the last few months are soon to be behind you. can't wait to hear another update. love you guys ~shannon; March 31, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Anonymous said...: I just wanted to let you know that you all are in my prayers and thoughts. Know that there are people in Kansas City now praying for you right now.; March 31, 2008 at 10:28 PM