Please keep praying. Butterfly had her IV and NG tube inserted about two hours ago. She hates the NG tube and the liters and liters of Golytely that the NG tube is sending into her stomach, but she seems to be clearing quicker than expected and she has been relatively calm for the last hour.
Answered Prayers So Far:
VCU was ready for us when we arrived (we weren't sure because as of 10 p.m. Sunday night, we were told Butterfly wasn't in their computers).
Butterfly woke up this morning joyful.
The hospital is much nicer that we had anticipated.
We have a private room.
We have had wonderful interactions with all the nurses, doctors and staff.
Steady Man and I can both spend the night.
We have WiFi.
The first hour during and after the insertion of the NG tube and IV were very difficult for Butterfly, but God in his goodness has calmed her and she is much more comfortable.
The hospital chaplain came and prayed with us.
She may be able to have the NG tube removed for the night if her bowel clears completely (and it is looking very possible). Please pray for this as it would give her a much better night's sleep.
Tomorrow's surgery will start at 7:30 a.m. and should last about eight hours (longer than we thought).
Right now, Butterfly is saying she doesn't want visitors because she is embarrassed by her tubes. She'll have even more tubes post surgery, so we'll have to let you know if she feels differently at some point.
We feel your prayers every moment. Please, please, keep storming the gates of heaven for Butterfly!
Blessings,
Amy and Steady Man
Praying for you!!
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