Surgery

Talked to Dr. Austin today, after his meeting. He and his team of Doctors and Radiologist all think Gracie's cyst needs to be removed. This is something I didn't want to hear...'surgery'. I'm actually glad it will be removed, but just don't want my baby to have to go through surgery. Once it's removed we don't have to worry about the complications that could arise from this cyst later on in life, such as reoccurring pneumonia and possibly even cancer.

We are now waiting to hear from the Pediatric Surgeon for an appointment with them, and go from there. Not sure when they will want to remove it, but we may be looking at the summer.

We need lots of prayers going up for her, and our family.

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 NIV

1st Visit with Pediatric Pulmonologist

The visit went good today. Sounds like it is still what they initially thought it was...the brochogenic cyst. Her doctor is going to speak to the Radiologist and his team of doctors on Tuesday, and confirm that that is what it is, and talk about where to go from here. He also mentioned that he doesn't like to do procedures on children if he doesn't see an immediate need. Hopefully it will not need to be removed. She did a breathing test, and it was normal...so that was great news!
Gracie was so nervous today. She is terrified of needles...she almost fainted a few months ago when she had her finger pricked...that's right, just a finger prick. She turned white as a ghost and said she couldn't see anything. So today, she kept asking the nurse if she was going to get a shot, her blood drawn or an IV. Once the doctor got in there, she asked him the same question, and he finally was able to give her the answer she was looking for...no!
I will try and update Tuesday once the doctor calls me. I ask to please keep praying for her. Thanks.