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Megan's Gagging Isn't Any Better

TCA

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VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
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Any update on Megan's status? Still on for nov 11hth?

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Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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Tanya,

Loved the 'hair bow story' what a hoot.

So glad she's doing better. So enjoyed the pictures of the kids, and you too.

judy

schuyler Apprentice
schuyler
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I'm glad that Megan's doing well!

I love the picture of them all dressed up; they are so cute!

TCA Contributor
TCA
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Any update on Megan's status? Still on for nov 11hth?

Actually the cath is the 10th, and so far it is still planned. How are things with all of you. Sent an e-mail last week. Megan's having a good week and starting to take tiny little sips of juice! Improvements all the time! Thankfully, I don't think she's swallowed any more hairbows, though! :P

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
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Actually the cath is the 10th, and so far it is still planned. How are things with all of you. Sent an e-mail last week. Megan's having a good week and starting to take tiny little sips of juice! Improvements all the time! Thankfully, I don't think she's swallowed any more hairbows, though! :P

Yes and I replied to it, did you not get it? I can resend it....

TCA Contributor
TCA
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Yes and I replied to it, did you not get it? I can resend it....

I don't think I did. I hope I didn't delete it thinking it was spam!!!!! Please resend!

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
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I don't think I did. I hope I didn't delete it thinking it was spam!!!!! Please resend!

okay resent...

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TCA Contributor
TCA
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just updated caring bridge......

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Just wanted to let everyone know that Megan's heart cath has been postponed until 11/29. They called to change it because of a problem with the cath lab. She will be 3rd case that day, so we don't have to be there until 11 and probably won't start until around 1. I think God needed just a little more time to open up the artery so that a stent won't be needed! Time will tell, but I know that He has a plan in it. Please pray that things go smoothly!

Megan has had a good week and is growing so much. She is really getting upset if I don't give her some of whatever Cole has to eat or drink. She is tasting almost everything I give her now and is drinking tiny amounts. It's so exciting to see the progress.

Hope you all have a great week! Hugs!

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
Posted

Tanya,

That's great that Megan is tasting things now! Thanks for the update.

Fiddle-Faddle Community Regular
Fiddle-Faddle
Posted

She's tasting!!! What wonderful news! Thanks for the update. :)

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Tanya,

Thanks for letting us know about the procedure being postponed. I will choose to believe that it's to give the artery a chance to open!

That's so great that she's tasting and drinking :D

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

Such wonderful news.

Thanks so much for posting Tanya

judy

lonewolf Collaborator
lonewolf
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So glad to hear that Megan is doing well. I don't post often on this thread, but think of little Megan often and say a prayer.

mouse Enthusiast
mouse
Posted

that is such great news about her tasting things and even taking sips. sorry for the short post, but i fell off a ladder this morning and i have become a one finger typist. hugs and prayers still coming your way.

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
Posted

That is Great news TCA!!! BTW- Did you get my email this time?

Remember.. CALL ME if you need any help getting here for her surgery, or anything while your up here. I cant do everything, but I will do everything I can! :D

How old is she now?

NoGluGirl Contributor
NoGluGirl
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just updated caring bridge......

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Just wanted to let everyone know that Megan's heart cath has been postponed until 11/29. They called to change it because of a problem with the cath lab. She will be 3rd case that day, so we don't have to be there until 11 and probably won't start until around 1. I think God needed just a little more time to open up the artery so that a stent won't be needed! Time will tell, but I know that He has a plan in it. Please pray that things go smoothly!

Megan has had a good week and is growing so much. She is really getting upset if I don't give her some of whatever Cole has to eat or drink. She is tasting almost everything I give her now and is drinking tiny amounts. It's so exciting to see the progress.

Hope you all have a great week! Hugs!

Dear TCA,

We are so glad Meg is doing so well! :) She and her brother look like little dolls in their Halloween costumes! It is so encouraging to know that "our baby" as everyone on the thread calls her is tasting! I hope the cath lab goes well. Thank you so much for the pic and update! Keep in touch!

Sincerely,

NoGluGirl

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
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Holy cow!! I havent checked in here for awhile but this is just the BEST news ever. I'm so happy the Meg is tasting and gaining and all of these wonderful improvements. :)

Great pic too...the costumes are adorable. :)

Mtndog Collaborator
Mtndog
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TCA- Yeah...I'm about 55 pages late into this thread but I have been meaning to read it forever. I just skimmed through (I couldn't go all the way back..... :ph34r: kind of like the OMG thread...) but i just wanted to say, as a fellow gagger and retcher that I am SO glad that she is doing better and is tasting foods (even if she's eating a rainbow ribbon :P ). I cannot begin to imagine what you have been through and how frightening it must have been. You are all so strong.

Many prayers and hugs to you, Megan, Cole and your family. I look forward to hearing more good news! Hugs, Beverly

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VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
Posted

TCA any updates? Heart cath still on for the 29th?

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

was thinking the same thing Vincent.

Tanya, how are you doing?

Judy

TCA Contributor
TCA
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Thanks for checking in guys. I've been REALLY SICK with a terrible sinus infection. Dr. said today it may take 20-30 days of antibiotics to really knock it out. I haven't been on here in a couple weeks because of it and Thanksgiving. I was just logging in to post my latest from caring bridge. Thanks for the love and concern from you all! I hope all of you are doing well!

Hugs, Tanya

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Even though I had to take Megan in for an ear infection on Sat., it looks like things are still a go for the heart cath on Wed. (11/29). We all have been sick and I went back for the 3rd time today for the sinus infection that just won't quit, otherwise known as chronic. Hopefully we'll all be up to full speed by Wed., or at least half speed.

We all had a great Thanksgiving with both sides of the family and Megan stole the show with everyone. She is giving kisses to everyone and leaving a big slober trail. She is able to stand now, but fusses if she has to for too long. Her latest game is getting into the cabinets and finding the ziplock bags and distributing them throughout the house from her walker. It really is amazing what she can get into from that thing. Today she also managed to get the aluminum foil out and unravel about 5 feet. She was NOT happy when I took it away.

The plan for Wed. is to attempt to widen her pulmonary arteries with a balloon. If they aren't able to do this, they will put in a stent. I don't like to think about her getting a stent so young, but I will leave it to God to figure out what is needed. If used, the stent will be adjustable in size, so it can be enlarged via heart cath as she grows. If things go as expected, it will be an overnight stay in the hospital.

We will keep the site updated as things progress on Wed. Please check in. We have to be there at 11 and it's planned to start around 1. If she gets sick again, it will be postponed, but for now she's doing pretty good.

Thanks so much for the prayers that have carried her safely thus far. Please continue them this week!!!! Also pray for Dr. Thomas Doyle, the cardiologist doing the procedure. We need God to move his hands perfectly and give him wisdom in his decisions! He is a man of faith, so I know he will appreciate your prayers. I know God holds our precious baby girl in his arms and will carry her safely through.

Love you all.

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
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TCA, do not forget to bring our numbers with you, you call if you need anything! We is be here for you! :)

Got my Sunday school class praying for you :)

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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Hi Tanya

Sorry you've been so sick.

It's just amazing how Megan is sipping round now. How far she has come.

I ck'd daily bridge earlier today but nothing there so THANKS SO MUCH for the news.

Keep in touch

hugs

judy

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Tanya,

Megan will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. :) I'll be checking in for updates.

I hope you get to feeling better!

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
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Tanya, will be rooting for Megan and thinking of you all.

Hope you feel better soon! :)

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