Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Update from Dad

Pippa was taken straight from the delivery room at Westmead Public Hospital to the intensive care unit at the Children's Hospital with her team of doctors and nurses. It was quite exciting to race through corridors with people yelling "make way" and "hold that elevator".

We had about 15 minutes in intensive care while the cardiologist and surgeon scanned Pippa's heart. They decided they had to move immediately so Pippa was raced straight to theatre. The neonatologist only barely got all the lines and drips into Pippa before she was wheeled out.

Pippa has been in surgery about 90 minutes now. We have had one update to say she is on the heart/lung machine and handling things okay. The operation will last about 10 or 11 hours and the next update will be in a couple of hours.

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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2011 12:49 PM

    You guys are in all our prayers and thoughts. Sending big hugs to all, and lots of love from Loz, Pete and Oli

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2011 2:02 PM

    Go Pippa! Lots of love Jackie and Billy

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2011 2:23 PM

    Congrats on the birth of Pippa!!!
    We have been thinking of you guys and will continue to do so!
    Pippa is her Mother's daughter, so that determination alone will see her in good stead to see the next few months through...take care.
    All our Love Chris, Steve, Brae & Pearce xxxxxxxxx

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2011 3:18 PM

    Fight beautiful girl, fight. Thinking of you all and sending my love. Lil

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2011 4:28 PM

    Hey Justin, Erin and Trigby,
    Sorry to have contact under such conditions. We saw Shannon recently and asked after you guys as I knew you were keen to add to the family. I had no idea that you were even pregnant and Shannon had said that there were complications. However, thank you for including us in this list so we can keep up to date with progress. Congratulations on a precious addition to your family (love, love the name). You are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know. Don't forget I am an accomplished knitter and prem clothes take but a couple of days to knit.

    Love Jared, Sarah, Sophie, Oliver, Isabelle, George and Westley.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2011 6:00 PM

    The Ross family send all their love and support. Stay strong beautiful Pippa! Lots of Love, Laura xxx

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2011 6:29 PM

    All our love and prayers are with you. Love mck Greg Toby and hamish

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2011 7:24 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Love Charlotte, Andy, Ava, Hamish and Archie xxxxx

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2011 7:53 PM

    All of our thoughts are with you. Lots of love Paddy, Amanda, Sarah and Junior

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2011 8:58 PM

    Congratulations on the birth of Pippa. Keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts through this time. Sending lots of hugs to Pippa. Lots of love Kev, Cath & Nick xoxo

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