After further discussion, the doctors have decided to move Madeleine to Children's Hospital in DC. The lead neonatologist, Dr. Lotze, was concerned by the fact that Madeleine continues to burn through platelets and feels that surgery is likely. Given this decision, we've all agreed that it is best to transfer Madeleine as they are unable to conduct this surgery at the Holy Cross facility. We're of mixed emotions right now-- we obviously would prefer to avoid the surgery and we're bummed to be leaving Holy Cross-- they've treated us great. At the same time, it didn't make sense to wait around at Holy Cross any longer given the strong possibility of conducting the surgery.
We are concerned about the surgery but we were reassured that while this is a major surgery, we have plenty of reasons to be hopeful should it be conducted. As we've stated many times, Madeleine continues to be feisty and is much more stable at this point in the week than she was a few days ago. Furthermore, the good news about the heart and clot-- posted earlier today-- leads us to believe that if she has to have surgery, now is the best time.
In any case, we wanted to let everyone know what's going on (that is, everyone that's checking our blog on a Friday night.) We'll try to provide updates tomorrow but know that anything can happen. There's a possibility that the surgeon will decide to operate tonight. On the other hand, the doctors may choose to wait a few days and its all together possible that Madeleine won't have the surgery. In other words, the only thing that is certain is, you guessed it, uncertainty.
Thanks again to everyone that has supported us throughout the past few weeks. We can't say thank you enough. Have a great night.
B&K
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