Surgery #2

We are scheduled for Jacob's second surgery on Monday morning at 7:30. There have been several different times discussed, but getting all the right people and equipment together at the same time made Monday the best option. The surgeons are not sure how far the liver will tolerate being moved, so they will put it as far as they can without interrupting blood flow. They believe this will at least give his lung a chance to develop further and improve his progress. Again, the surgery will take place in Jacob's room, however the surgeons are going to apply a new technique, ultrasound technology while in surgery. Using one of Jacob's existing tubes, they will be able to send an ultrasound probe down his throat so they can see the liver as they move it, enabling them to have real-time information about how Jacob's liver is tolerating the move. This is not a typical use of this technology and the surgeons seem excited about how it will apply in this case. It's amazing what they have been able to do with Jacob's care.

Here's what we can ask God for:

That Jacob's liver will go ALL the way into his abdomen and that the surgeons will be able to patch his diaphragm in the proper place.

Also, that his right lung will continue to expand with GOOD alveoli and put less pressure on his heart and pulmonary vessels.

Here's more pictures of our precious little guy

Look at this double chin...aww...

Dad changing a diaper...with all the IV lines and cords...it's alot harder than you think!

Jacob and his first baseball. He can play catch with Granpa!

There are so many of you that have shown us support through visits, cards, gifts, prayers, flowers, food, love, etc. It's so humbling that God has allowed us and Jacob to have the opportunity to receive this kind of support. Praise God for little miracles! It is our prayer that we will continue to witness more of these miracles each day with Jacob.