We must be getting closer

She is sleeping more and playing less... We must be getting closer.
She is staying bluer longer after a nice cry... We must be getting closer.
She is taking less at each eating and then eating more often.... We must be getting closer.

Each day we are getting closer to the inevitable....Surgery!

We know that with this surgery, Ruthie's heart function will improve. We know that with this surgery, her heart will not have to work as hard. We know that with surgery, that Ruthie's heart will be getting ready for the next surgery. We know that surgery is the best and right thing.
Even though we know what good things this surgery can bring, we of course are nervous. We are nervous about her going under. We are nervous about being away from our little girl. We are nervous about the surgery itself. We are nervous about the recovery. Just nervous.

In order to calm my own fears and of course to feel more prepared, I have been researching about the Bi-directional Glenn. I want to know anything and everything about this surgery. I know it seems silly to continually beat this information into my head, but I feel as though the more I know, the more I feel comfortable with sending Ruthie off for another surgery.

So, tomorrow we go in for a cardiologist appointment. I am sure he will do a whole work up on Ruth since we probably won't see Dr. Goel until after surgery. We are planning on a good 2 hours spent at the doctors and an echo. I know this sounds silly, but I am excited to go in and see he O2 stats and her weight. I really hope everything is going to Dr. Goel's plans.

Expect an update tomorrow afternoon or so about her appointment.

Until then, we will just keep praying, hoping and trying to plan as best we can:0

Heart hugs!

Laura