Baby McKenna

I think some of you know about some friends of our, The White's, and their little McKenna that was recently born. If not- here's a quick rundown. She was born 2 weeks ago and everything went great. They brought her home, but after about day 5 or 6, they noticed that her breathing was off and she wasn't nursing well. A trip to the pediatrician landed them in the NICU for lots of tests that determined Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. This was not determined in utero or post delivery, which I have read is common. So off to Michigan she goes the next morning with a team from Life Flight to undergo the first of three heart surgeries that she will have. The White's started the long drive later that day (I just can't imagine having to send your baby off and not being able to ride along).

She had her first surgery yesterday, which is proving to be successful. The first 48 hrs are still crucial after this surgery, but doctors seem very happy with the results so far.

Here is a link to their Caring Bridge Website - click HERE
If you have never visited this website you will need to create a username and password. Then you should be able to see updates and pictures of sweet McKenna! Please keep them in your prayers as this family continues to go through this and for McKenna and her recovery.

Here is a picture of McKenna pre- surgery! What a little doll she is!