I wanted to post a picture of her, so had to start a new post. Anyway, the prayers and support are working. She is improving at Children's Hospital and they are going to do heart surgery on Monday and close the holes with "tape". This is a temporary "fix" until she gets bigger and stronger and in 3-6 mos. they will do the full blown surgery. Both surgeries require cutting open her tiny chest, so turn those prayers up a notch on Monday. If all goes well though, she can go home a week or so after that! Thanks to everyone for your continued support. My cousin and his wife are dog lovers too (own 3 labs) and appreciated it when I told them I had a bunch of Dane lovers down south praying for them!
Sara
.jpg "This is the smallest carseat they make, & it swallows her!")
Haven't been on much lately,
Haven't been on much lately, but wanted to let you know I'm still sending prayers and so glad Emma is doing good.
Jana
Addie & Argos' human
Many Smiles
I'm so glad for little Emma and her family! Love and prayer...what a combo!
Would you believe?
So glad the shunt is working for her! Would you believe I know the man who invented it?!
His name was Newkirk and lived in the mountains outside of Denver in Evergreen. He developed it to save his own daughter! His wife carol had a tiny assembly plant in Evergreen where they put these shunts together and distributed them. Later Carol became a design client of mine and I was honored to design a new facility for her...small wonderful world!
That is wild!
You can see it on the left side of her head. This one should last her about 3 years they think. She might qualify for a surgery at that time where she will no longer need a shunt. I guess it depends on the kind of hydrocephelius (sp?) she has.
ANyway, a great invention in my book!
Emma is still struggling...she hasn't bounced back from the surgery quite like they wanted. She is hanging in there though.
Sara (Bubba Chad's and Shammy's mom)
FANTASTIC
Sara I was so glad to hear that news about Baby Emma. Ellen and Stacey are correct, we have the Baby Emma Fan Club right here on GDRNT. Keep that good news coming
Judy, Scooby, and Daphne
Fantastic!
What a relief! Great news!
Cristina
Jack & Sydney's mum
Great news!
It never ceases to amazing me what fighters these little ones are! We have a great success story in our family and I know Emma is well on her way to being your!!!
Thank the Lord.....
the power of prayer!!!
I'm so happy that baby Emma did well today!! She is a little MIRACLE baby!!
Pleas keep updating Sara....she's got a huge fan club here!
Stacey
~in memory of Moose~
SURGERY WENT OKAY!!!
Emma got through it and is doing well so far! Her parents call her 5 pounds of fury! She is a little fighter!!!
They (and I ) truly appreciate all the prayers and positive thinking...all for a little girl you haven't met. There are a lot of good people in the world and it restores my faith.
Thank you and I will continue to update y'all!!!!
Sara (Bubba Chad's and Shammy's mom)
Baby Emma
Any update how the surgery went today? Baby Emma has been on my mind all day...Judy, Scooby, and Daphne
On there way!
Our hearts and prayers are with baby Emma and all of your family!!! Promise to turn those prayers up a notch on Monday too!!!!!
what a precious girl..we
what a precious girl..we will say extra prayers for her and your family...
precious!
baby Emma is in my thoughts and prayers as well.
Thank you for posting a picture of her Sara....she is adorable:) I love the smell of babies...baby powder!!!
Stacey
~in memory of Moose~
Baby Emma
I agree, she's beautiful. The LA herd will have their paws crossed extra hard Monday.
Baby Emma
Sara, Emma is so cute! I will definitely have her in my extra special prayers on Monday...she is adorable. Thank you so much for posting her pic. She is a cutie pootie....Judy, Scooby, and Daphne
Baby Emma
She is beautiful (I love the green too!). We will surely be thinking of Emma on Monday and will pray for the most positive outcome possible. Please let us know of any updates as well!
Cristina
Jack & Sydney's mum