Here is a picture of what happens with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). The diaphragm doesn't form completely allowing the stomach move up and put pressure on the lungs. The corrective surgery involves moving the stomach back down and closing the hole.
Faith was able to come off the medication that kept her so still and she opened up her eyes for us this morning. Awesome to be able to finally see her open her eyes and move around. The smiley face on Faith's tummey is where she has an incision from surgery.
Grant was pretty disappointed when he first found out he was going to get another sister, but he was really excited to see Faith today.
She looks so cute we just want to pick her up and take her home with us. Faith is very stable, and the next step will be starting to ween her off of the ventilator. Everything is baby steps no major changes for awhile. 
19 comments:
Fantastic! What great progress!! We'll keep praying. Love ya lots. The Voort's
She's SO cute! I'm so glad to see her opening her eyes and to know she's moving around and seeing her family. Great progress!
What a wonderful blessing!!! To be able to see her awake is such a gift. So many prayers have already been answered. May each day continue to bring "good reports" of healing for Faith. Our God is an Awesome God!
Love, Mom
Absolutly precious!!! These pictures brought tears to my eyes.
Praise God!
Love the pictures! She is beautiful. She looks great too! Can't even tell she had surgery. We love you guys and are praying for Faith. I can't wait to meet my new cousin!! :)
From Natalie! :) ^^^^
Thanks for the picture that helps explain it better and Nat can understand too. Faith is beautiful!! Sounds like she's makin great progress.
Hey Highstreets! Like some of the other comments left, these pictures bring tears to my eyes! So glad things seem to be going well! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Thought alot about you at the Zoofari watching Olivia, it was so cute! My heart goes out to you! Hang in there! PLEASE let me know if there is anything you need or anything I can do for you or your family!
Our God is Awesome. What great new to hear. She is so precious.We will keep praying for a great recovery. The Jongsma's
Praise God! She is so beautiful. I, to had tears in my eyes. Keeping her in our prayers.
Faith is beautiful! She looks great. I love the pictures! I pray that she will continue to do well.
Carissa Wiley
Sooo Beautiful, your little girl Faith. She looks so good and healthy its hard to believe she went through such a surgery. We will to continue to pray for a speedy recovery. God is Good!!Barbie
Aaron, Tina and Grant, Olivia and Lizzy! What a great day it must have been to see Faith looking at you!! Our kids ask many times a day how things are going and we pray for you daily!!
Think of you often!!!
Mark and Carolyn Pate and Family
Thank you for sharing the picture explaining CDH. It really helps the kids understand what was wrong with Faith. We are very excited to see that she is doing well and is now able to come off the sedative. What a relief to see her looking at you!! She is beautiful!
Praising God for His faithfulness!
The Van Groningen's
Jonathan, Rachael, Jacob, Rebecca, and Jeremiah
Aaron and Tina (and kids) - this is just so awesome to watch... your strength and grace is unreal ... what a blessing Faith is...and you are area reminder to all of us of what FAITH is all about!!! Thanks for the smiles and tears with the pictures and posts... she is PRECIOUS...beautiful. L-O-V-E the big, pink bow! :) Love you guys so much and will keep praying. :)
So happy for you all! Faith is such a beautiful baby! Praying she can come off of the vent soon!
Eric, Joleen, and James
Ahhhhh, now I'm a crying mess! Stupid hormones! Anyways, thank you so much for the pictures,that one of Grant with her is just so awesome. Your oldest and youngest... sooooooo sweet. Take care of yourself k!! :)
What a beautiful little girl! Keeping you in my prayers.
Oh Yes, tears of joy! She is more than beautiful,a precious gift from God. We love you all. Betty
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