Well, unfortunately, we don't know much more than we did yesterday. We are being told that Callie is on "standby" for surgery tomorrow. Our understanding is that they will repeat a head ultrasound tomorrow morning and if it is still not draining, they will go ahead with the surgery. At this point we don't have any idea what time that will be, but from the feel of her head, she will be going to surgery at some point. We still haven't spoken with anyone in Neurosurgery today, but her Neonatologists are going to start preparing her for surgery at midnight. We did get some good news; the issue with her reservoir is not a new brain bleed, which was one of our initial concerns. From what we understand, it is either a blockage in the draining catheter or the device is just broken. We are just frustrated that she has to go through this again. Part of surgery is that she will have to be put back on the ventilator and her feeding will have to be stopped, which means she will probably lose a little weight. We do know that this surgery most likely necessary and we have faith she will come out of it stronger. We are just praying for a complication free surgery and a quick recovery for our Callie.Here is a picture of our big girl from last night. She is now up to 2 pounds 9 ounces and she has moved up a diaper size to Preemie smalls!
She is so beautiful!! 2lbs 9oz looks great on her! We'll keep praying praying praying that this next procedure goes smooth for all of you.
ReplyDeleteKel
Good luck tomorrow Costello family! I'll be praying for Callie and her doctors and looking forward to the good news of a successful surgery. Kelly's right, I've never seen 2lbs 9oz look so good :)
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Eva
We are praying for a successful surgery tomorrow. I'm sure it's frustrating to know that Callie will have to go back on the ventilator again but we all know she'll fight, fight, fight to get it out again, so it won't be long until she's ventilator free again and doing her regular feeds. Pretty soon we'll be hearing that Callie has hit the 3 lb. mark. We have faith in that.
ReplyDeleteWe love you all.
Kim and Jack
XOXOXO
Callie,
ReplyDeleteIt is great that you have reached 2 lbs 9 oz and that you have gone up a diaper size!
I hope you can get a lot of rest tonight before your surgery. I am praying for you, your medical team, your Mommy and Daddy, and that you have a successful and smooth surgery. I know you will do great.
Love,
Aunt Britty
Hi my sweetie. Grammi will see you soon. Be a good girl for Mommy and Daddy. Love you lots and lots.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little gir!! Hopefully after this surgery she will hit the 3lb mark. We are thinking about you and know that the surgery will go well
ReplyDeleteAll our love
Steve & Ellen
Great new picture, we think she looks awesome! We'll be thinking about you and hoping for a smooth transition from surgery to post-op. This little fighter has given everyone who has come across her faith and a reason to believe in her strength. Go Callie, so those Neurosurgeons & Neonatologists who´s boss.
ReplyDelete~Meghan & Dan
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ReplyDeleteWe meant SHOW them who´s boss Callie!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAww look how big she looks! I love it...2lbs9oz is BIG in preemie world! you go girl!
ReplyDeleteWe will keep Callie in Prayer for surgery.
Leeann Sands
She is absolutely beautiful. We will be thinking of you all and praying for another successful surgery.
ReplyDeleteGood luck today. I know that everyting will work out ok. You are a strong girl like your parents. Love you.
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Callie,
ReplyDeleteI am thinking and praying for you and everyone involved with your care. I am confident that you will make through this round, since you have proven that you are strong little girl.
Love you.
G.A. April
I hope for "short and sweet" like her last surgery. Love and prayers, Linda
ReplyDeleteBoy, your girl looks downright chubby! All of that new weight will be good for her as she goes into surgery. Even if she does lose a few ounces, she's so much bigger than before! We'll be praying for her surgery. Keep us updated!
ReplyDeleteLove, Merry Jo :)
Wow! Callie you are getting so big!! Praying for you, Mommy, Daddy, and medical team today!! Hang in there baby girl!
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Meg
Wow guys she looks so good, big!!! Thanks for the continued updates, what a strong little girl!!! love you guys
ReplyDeleteHi Marcy and Lee,
ReplyDeleteI just talked to your grandma today and heard about Callie.
She is adorable! She reminds of John when he was born - he was 3.5 lbs. I know everything will be okay she looks like a fighter. We will keep you all in our prayers.
love, Carl and Judy