My friend's newborn is in surgery right now

[unclejesse]

My friend's wife had a really tough pregnancy.  They thought she lost the baby at 11 weeks, she had a nasty fall down some stairs at 19 weeks, and she went into labor 6 weeks early.
He came out kicking and screaming, but soon stopped.  He was immediately intubated and it was discovered he has a congenital heart defect.  His two main blood vessels are reversed, essentially pumping his blood backwards.  The heart wasn't sending oxygenated blood to the body, but rather back to his lungs.  
He immediately had one surgery to filter the blood better, but he is still on a ventilator.
Good news is that he's put on enough weight to finally have the surgery needed to switch the vessels.  He just posted that they switched the aorta and coronary arteries successfully, and now they have to work on the pulmonary artery.  

Scary stuff, but this little one has already seemed too stubborn to give up.  If you guys want to check out their FB page, here's the link www.facebook.com/MonroeMG

[charlielove]

That is so scary. I hope the surgery is successful.

[carawestt]

So scary! I hope the surgery goes well.

[mscatra]

Oh my goodness. I really can't imagine going through something like that with my newborn. Many well wishes and healthy thoughts to them.

[Deleted]

So scary. I'll keep them in my thoughts!

[jfh]

Oh my gosh, that sounds so scary. I'll send them good thoughts. Do you know what the long-term prognosis is?

[foxxy]

I'll keep them in my thoughts! I hope the surgery is successful.

[skiesthelimit]

Oh wow. Sending t&ps.

[unclejesse]

Dec 3, 2013 14:32:00 GMT -5 jfh said:

Oh my gosh, that sounds so scary. I'll send them good thoughts. Do you know what the long-term prognosis is?

I'm not sure yet, I think they are just trying to take baby steps and trying to reach one milestone at a time.  He will be in the hospital for quite a while longer I presume.  

[shevacc]

OMG, I can't even imagine! Sending lots of prayers their way.

[greenkitty98]

So scary! Sending lots of prayers their way!

[katfco]

Newborn surgery is really scary. I'll be praying for them.

[hass2001]

Wow, so scary. Keeping them in my thoughts.

[Deleted]

Such a beautiful little guy. I hope all goes well!

[creamsiclechica]

Oh my, sending so many thoughts and prayers! That's terrifying!

[Beener]

Geez this is scary! I'll be thinking about them.

[TrudyCampbell]

So scary. I hope everything goes well, let us know.

[jenbelle]

Sending prayers their way, I hope the surgery went well.

[eav2c]

Sending my love, thoughts, and prayers.

[lolaburns]

That is so scary. I am praying everything is ok.

[rxbeth]

Very scary. Praying for that little baby.