Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Pray for Maya

Maya will be having laser eye surgery in less than 3 hours. At her eye check yesterday, the doctor saw premature dilation in the blood vessels which, although she is still at stage 2 ROP, is a sign of problems if left untreated. They immediately called the surgeon and surgery was scheduled for this morning. We are about to leave for the hospital. We wanted to be with her as much as we could. They will sedate, paralyze, and intubate her for the procedure, which should last an hour. Afterwards, once the medications wear off, she will be extubated and brought back to TCN from isolation (we can still be with her in isolation, there are just no other babies there). We will know in 4-6 weeks whether or not the surgery worked.

I will post more about the condition, etc, when I can, but I wanted to request prayers and thoughts before we left (since I cant get to blogger from the hospital computer). We know that these made a huge difference before and trust they will do the same now.

49 comments:

Anonymous said...

Praying all goes smoothly for Maya and you are surrounded by peace xxx

Paula said...

Prayers for all to go well with little Maya's surgery.

Barbara said...

Sending extra special healing wishes for sweet Maya.

xxx

Michelle said...

oh no Michele, I hope everything works out well with Maya. xox
I'll definitely pray for her.

Anonymous said...

I just said a little prayer for Maya. *hugs* Let us know how everything goes. Hoping for the best.

Jill said...

Maya will be in my prayers. xx

cheryllookingforward said...

Sending some prayers to all 4 of you.

Sprogblogger said...

Your whole family is in my prayers. Thinking of you all day today.

Anonymous said...

I am holding Maya and your family in my heart and prayers. She is a strong little girl!! Love, Megan

Kate said...

Prayers and hands to the sky,
wishing you luck
OX
kate

Mother Knows Best Reviews said...

All of our prayers are with you, Michele. Thinking of Maya and you all.

Donna said...

I hope everythign goes smoothly for Maya today! I will be thinking of all of you today!

Michelle said...

Will be thinking about Maya today. Let us know how everything goes.

A n T said...

Sending prayers up for a smooth and uneventful surgery with a quick recovery.

quadmom said...

Praying hard for little Maya ... for a successful surgery, strength, and a quick, smooth recovery. Praying for the surgeons and both you and Peter as well.

Justina said...

Little Maya and you and Peter are in my thoughts and prayers today Michelle. She's such a fighter that I know she'll do well, but it doesn't make it any less scary or hard to deal with.
Huge hugs to you. We look forward to hearing an update on how she is later.

gwinne said...

Thinking about you and hoping Maya's surgery goes well.

c. said...

Keeping Maya in my thoughts. Poor little girlie. I hope the surgery goes well.

Tammy On the Go said...

praying right now before I do anything else

Anonymous said...

Maya will be in my prayers and thoughts all day -aidymar

Christmas with Kasey said...

many prayers for her!

Jimmie's Auntie Amber said...

Praying hard for Maya today!

Juliet said...

Thinking about Maya today, and hoping that her eye surgery is very uncomplicated and successful!

Barefoot said...

Sending lots of prayers for Maya, and for you guys as well!

Amanda said...

(((HUGS))) and here is hoping everything goes good w/ Mya's surgery. Thinking of all of you :D

Terri Jones said...

My prayers are with you guys.

Anonymous said...

I am sending positive thoughts your way!

Bluebird said...

Thinking of and praying for you all. For peace for you and Peter, healing for Maya, wisdom and guidance for the doctors. . .let us know when you know something. ((Hugs))

Catherine W said...

Praying that Maya's operation goes well and that she makes a quick recovery.

Thinking of you all so much. xo

Anonymous said...

I am just now seeing this- but I am praying for her body to heal well and to keep her safe. {{{HUGS}}}

Leah said...

Prayers coming your way.

RDR said...

I have been following you for awhile and haven't commented until today. I will indeed keep Maya in my thoughts today, both you and your husband have shown amazing strength and endurance, as have your children. I have no doubt the surgery will be a success and she will recover quickly.
-Rebecca

Lea said...

A million prayers from Canada.... hang in there.

neaneah said...

ouch poor Maya I'm sorry you have to go through this but I know your a strong little girl and you'll be a real trooper. and feel better soon so we can see those beautiful eyes of your. I'm praying for you..

nikki wood said...

Praying as always! She will do great!

PS...I'm pregnant :)

kcoleman said...

Many prayers for the surgeon, you and Peter, as well as sweet Maya.

Amanda said...

Praying!

Tanika said...

Prayers for Sweet Maya! Thinking of you all and sending lots of hugs & love.

Tanika

Michelle said...

Sending lots of prayers for Maya!!!!!

Muriel said...

Many prayers are being said for Miss Maya. May all go well and may she and Bobby come home soon

addingtothepack said...

I hope that her surgery went well. You are all in my thoughts!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I am sure that she is done by now.
I pray that all went well and that her eyes will be perfect. May God bless her today and always.

Marie W said...

Praying for Maya!

Anonymous said...

Maya is in my prayers for a successful surgery, speedy recovery and good healing of her eyes.

Tash said...

Oh MIchele, I'm sorry you keep getting curveballs thrown at you. Thinking of you all, and awaiting an update. Speedy recovery, Maya.

jenn said...

thinking of all of you. I hope & pray she is fine & recovers perfectly!

Beautiful Mess said...

Sending Maya lots of prayers. Sending you and hubby strength and peace. Thinking of you all!
*HUGS*

Anonymous said...

Praying that you all, especially Maya, are doing well!

Andie said...

Sending lots of prayers for little Maya and her wonderful family.

xox
Andie