Monday, January 14, 2008

Prayers in Need

This is going to be a long week. Harrison is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday, January 16. We won't know the time until his pre-op tomorrow. As many of you know, Harrison had ear tubes placed in May.

Well, since then he has had numerous infections that have taken 2-3 rounds of antibiotics. This most recent bilateral infection caused his left ear to drain blood. His ENT is removing the original tubes, cleaning out the infections, and inserting a second set of tubes (made out of Titanium). In addition, Harrison is having a Larynoscopy, the ENT inserts a magnifying tube in his airway to look at his trachea and his vocal cords. He has a paralyzed cord from his heart surgery and we want the doctor to take a look at it. We figure since he is asleep it would be a prime opportunity. They are also going to perform an ABR hearing test while he sedated. This is because he has underdeveloped inner ears. This is a very fancy hearing test using brain waves.

So, we are asking for prayers again. Also, I am taking my teaching test today. Please pray for a passing grade. I am getting my alternative teaching certificate and this test is very important.

I will update later in the week with Harrison's progress. He is on steroids right now, because he was getting a cough. We don't want to have to cancel the surgery. His ears are really making him FUSSY!

1 comment:

The Portas said...

Good luck with everything! It seems like this is the week for activity for all heart babies. We will add Harrison to our list for a successful surgery.