At about 12:00 p.m. Jenna was taken off the ventilator! What a relief...
She is moving more and more and her eyes are opening more frequently. She is responding to our voices and it looks like she is trying to focus the best she can on us. She is most likely very sore in the throat, so the loud cries we heard before surgery are not here...yet, we're sure!
Every person that comes in contact with her uses the same word to describe Jenna...feisty! We know we are in for a real treat with her and frankly, we cannot wait!
Plans are to have Jimmy come up to see her today. We are thankful he will not have to see her with the tube in her mouth. These two are going to be a real pair!
She still looks pretty comfortable, and has a new pink binki. They have not given her any more morphine and may just use Tylenol for any pain she might have. Apparently, the incision area is the most painful and they have put strips near the site which are medicated and help with that pain. Janice and I could have never expected our little girl looking this good a day after heart surgery. We certainly visioned much worse. I will try to post some new pics late tonight or tomorrow.
I will check back in with all of you later tonight...and again, we cannot thank you all enough for your prayers...keep em' coming!
She is moving more and more and her eyes are opening more frequently. She is responding to our voices and it looks like she is trying to focus the best she can on us. She is most likely very sore in the throat, so the loud cries we heard before surgery are not here...yet, we're sure!
Every person that comes in contact with her uses the same word to describe Jenna...feisty! We know we are in for a real treat with her and frankly, we cannot wait!
Plans are to have Jimmy come up to see her today. We are thankful he will not have to see her with the tube in her mouth. These two are going to be a real pair!
She still looks pretty comfortable, and has a new pink binki. They have not given her any more morphine and may just use Tylenol for any pain she might have. Apparently, the incision area is the most painful and they have put strips near the site which are medicated and help with that pain. Janice and I could have never expected our little girl looking this good a day after heart surgery. We certainly visioned much worse. I will try to post some new pics late tonight or tomorrow.
I will check back in with all of you later tonight...and again, we cannot thank you all enough for your prayers...keep em' coming!
12 comments:
Congratulations, Jim and Janice! Jenna is such a beautiful baby! I can't wait to see her! I know that with the love and prayers from her supportive family, friends and staff at the doctors office, she will recover fast and be home in no time! My thoughts and prayers are with Jenna always.
Congratulations, again!! <3
~Lauren Johnston
Jim & Janice,
Congratulations.Jenna is so beautiful.We love the fact "Queen"
Jenna was born during Herald Homecoming Week.
Jim I've known you and your
family for so long and everything you guys do is filled with class.
This website is another example of that. Thanks for sharing Jenna with all of us that love you and your family
Love
The Iarocci's
Hi Jim & Janice,
I'm so happy to hear Jenna is recovering well. Her main blog picture is absolutely adorable! So cute!
Hang in there. Know that I'll be thinking about you all.
Jim and Janice,
What a beautiful addition to a wonderful family. Our prayers are with you and we can't wait to meet the newest Hearldette.
God Bless,
Michelle and Bill Laveck
Jim and Janice,
Jenna is absolutely beautiful! We can't wait to see her in person. We're all thinking about you and wishing you all the best. If there's anything you need, please let us know (except food - Janice is way too picky!) We love you guys.
The Paulchels
Jim and Janice -Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl-Jenna.
I am glad to hear that eveything with the surgery has gone well. And she is on the road to recovery Before you know it she will be home with you and your family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your head up things will be OK. Sincerely
Toni and John Phelps
Congratulations Jim, Janice and Jimmy! Welcome baby Jenna! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Allyson, Larry, Samantha, Hannah and Jared
Janice and Jim:
The news about Jenna's surgery is wonderful!!! All of you have been in our prayers and on our minds every day.Your blog is the first thing we look at in the morning and the last thing at night. If you need anything do not hesitate to call. We know Jimmy will enjoy his beautiful little sister.
Love, Aunt Bev Uncle Ed Betsy and Ryan
When I found out that Aunt Janice was having a Baby I thought they were kidding! And one day when Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Janice and little Jimmy came over my grandma's I new something was up. Well something was when we sat down and Uncle Jimmy asked little Jimmy when the new baby was coming and he said she was not coming and the next thing I knew little Jimmy was saying that the new baby Jenna was going to live in a big tree house. And look where we're at now the baby did come and she is so cute and I can't wait to see Jenna when she gets older. I'm proud to say I'm loving my cousin Jimmy and the new baby Jenna!
From Raymond, I'm at the hospital and I saw the new baby and I'm very happy!
Jim and Janice,
Wow-what a beauty-congratulations and so happy your on the road home. Her name is absolutely beautiful, I love all the J names like our family, including dog!!! Your in all our thoughts and prayers as you can see from your counter-she's very popular and everyone loves her already! God Bless! Jerry,Janis & Jeremy Brown
Hi, Jim Tim and Janice!
I just read the whole blog---I hadn't heard the news yet. It sounds like Jenna is doing well, and she is just beautiful. God is good! We will keep all of you in our prayers and thoughts, and I'll keep checking her progress on the blog.
Take care,
Maryann & Tom
Hi Jim and Janice,
Jenna is a beautiful baby! She certainly has had an excititng life so far. No doubt God has big plans for her.
The smallest Herald's have been praying everyday for Baby Jenna! We know those prayers went right to His ears.
All the best to you all!
Anna Thomas
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