Unfortunately our trip to Charleston to have Rebekah's vocal cord scoped has been postponed due to one little girl being sick. :( Rebekah had a bit of a clear runny nose yesterday that quickly grew into a nasty runny nose and fever by last night. She woke up with a fever this morning and a bad cough, so we thought it best to reschedule the Charleston plans. Our new appointment is March 9, and we hope everyone is well by then!
Please pray for Rebekah. This appears to be the same bug that two of her older brothers had over the last few weeks. She is happy and playing now, but has periods of horrible coughing where she finds it hard to catch her breath. We are watching her oxygen sats carefully and will be calling the doctor if they start trending downward and not coming back up. For now, we are resting at home and starting the antibiotics that were effective in helping her brothers get over their bronchitis and pneumonia. We're praying that it doesn't get that far with Rebekah!
Nancy
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Rebekah Grace
My name is Rebekah Grace, and I was diagnosed with DiGeorge Syndrome shortly after I was born on June 29, 2009. As a result of this genetic disorder, I have Truncus Arteriosus, which is a complex congenital heart defect (CHD). I had my first open heart surgery on July 7, 2009, and I had my complete repair on November 5, 2010. My surgeon was unable to create a right pulmonary artery, so I only have one working lung. Because of this, my heart repair created high pressures in my heart, and I am on several medications and oxygen to help reduce the pressures. I am currently waiting for the doctors to come to a decision about what the next best step is in my care plan.
My Daddy and Mommy named me Rebekah Grace, which means Bound by Grace. God's grace has been very evident in my life, even before I was born. There are lots of people praying for me, so please come back often to see how God uses my life!
If you would like to contact my Daddy and/or Mommy, please click here. They would love to talk to you!
The Medical Highlights
- Heart Catheterization at MUSC April 15, 2015; discharged same day!
- Heart Catheterization at MUSC May 16, 2013; discharged same day!
- Initial sleep study to diagnose multiple sleep issues - January 30, 2012
- After only NINE days, Rebekah is discharged on December 20, 2011
- Open Heart Surgery Revision of Truncus and Unifocalization of Collateral Artery - December 12, 2011
- Heart Catheterization at MUSC August 16; discharged the same day!
- Hospitalized at GHS for respiratory illness and severe ear infection - March 31 - April 3, 2011
- Heart Catheterization at MUSC March 7, 2011; discharged March 8, 2011
- Hospitalized at GHS for respiratory illness - Dec. 11 - Dec. 14, 2010
- After two weeks of recovery and unexplained fevers, Rebekah leaves MUSC - November 18, 2010
- Open Heart Surgery to repair Rebekah's Truncus Arteriosus - November 5, 2010
- CT Angiogram to check for growth of collaterals - March 26, 2010
- ER visit found fistula at catheterization site March 11, 2010
- Heart Catheterization March 9
- Hospitalized at GMH for respiratory illness and chronic GI issues - Feb. 10 - Feb. 24, 2010
- Surgical reinsertion of g-tube Jan. 21, 2010
- Hospitalized at GMH for g-tube malfunction and respiratory illness Jan. 11 - Jan. 31, 2010
- Hospitalized at GMH for respiratory illness - Dec. 17 - Dec. 24, 2009
- Replacing Bekah's G-tube button with a Mic-key button- Nov. 18th
- Rebekah's G-tube and Nissen procedure scheduled for September 28
- Rebekah leaves MUSC to go home for the first time - July 22, 2009
- Banding of Rebekah's left pulmonary artery - July 7, 2009
- Rebekah arrived June 29th @ 1:40pm
For I have created you for my glory, I have formed you; yes, I have made you. Isaiah 43:7b
1 comment:
Sorry about the bad timing. This bug seems to be making the rounds everywhere.
Prayers for a quick recovery and good news on the scope.
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