Hi everyone....
Back into surgery today. Yesterday Mia was still struggling with her breathing a little bit. She was 'upgraded' from being intubated to CPAP on Saturday which was great. So she is breathing on her own with a little support to help keep her lungs open propperly. They took her off that and she was totally on her own yesterday morning, but about lunch time she was a bit more distressed with her breathing so they put the CPAP back on again.
The doctors think that the reason her lungs are struggling a bit is because of the pressure the small hole in the heart is putting on the lungs. All of the blood returning to the heart goes through this hole, so it is important that it is big enough.
So... back off to surgery thismorning to make the hole bigger. The operation in itself is really quite quick and easy... the hard part is that she has to go on a heart bypass maching for them to get to the problem. They will divert the blood away from her heart for a short period and make the heart still so they can cut in the right place.
Thanks for all you support and we know that Mia is in so many of your prayers. We may have to buy everyone knee pads when this is all over. Thanks for the comments on the site, it is really good to hear from you all.
Lots of love
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Just a little message from tina and renata in Short Stay, Box Hill.
Keep postive, wishing all of you all the best.
thank you for this site, it is wonderful to follow Mia's journey.
and yes she is beautiful.
Lots of love tina and renata
Hi Guys,
Just to let you know that I am silently watching Mia's progress but I am thinking of you all, all of the time!!! Have been keeping Caroline Murray up to date while her computer is broken. With lots and lots of love and strength sent to you all, and all of your family.
Love Sue Mcfarlane
Dear Lyndal & Richard,
Just to let you know we are thinking of you and praying for Mia.
All our love
The Bruny Island & Sorrento lot.
We are following you all closely and all our positive love and thoughts are with Mia and you guys. She is such a beautiful wee girl that is special to us all.
Our love and hugs
Bron, Ruby & Fraser
Dear Mia,
we made up a game called tickle spray which means we get tickled under our chins by each other. We hope you get better soon so we can play this with you too. Get better soon! Love from James (6)and Austin (3).
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