Catherine is fast approaching two days old and man is she a fighter! Last night they had to perform an emergency surgery. What the ultrasound showed as duodenal atresia was malrotation (basically her guts were not in her belly in the right place). They had to do the surgery despite her lung problems because of the risk of her intestines dying.
She came through the surgery well but started to decline afterward. We had to sign a consent for a heart & lung bypass machine to be used if needed. This would be a last resort attempt to help her. God in his grace strengthened her and she was doing better this morning.
She certainly isn’t safe yet and we fully realize that so we continue to ask for your prayers for healing for Catherine and strength for us.
I can’t tell how in love with this little girl we are. #1 (oldest brother for new readers) was so taken by her even with all her tubes and stuff. He just stared and smiled. God Bless you all!
James M. Hahn, Author 