Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Let's Do This

When our neonatologist got in touch with the surgeon today, we were all taken a bit off guard. They asked if we were ok with having his surgery tomorrow. Yes, we are ready to take away the discomfort he has been having due to the reflux and hernias; therefore, Drake's surgery is set and will take place tomorrow at 1:30pm.

He will have his last bottle tonight here in Special Care and then after midnight he will be transported back to the NICU to prep for surgery. I will be going with him to make sure he gets settled in, and then I will be back and forth between NICU with him and Special Care with Kennedy. They will be hooking him up to an IV since he will not be allowed to eat. I know what he gets like when he is hungry and he hasn't missed a meal so I am not looking forward to the next 12 hours. Right now he is asleep in his swing from home that we are able to have here in Special Care, and I think he will miss that most of all.

Kennedy is doing good. The doctors are monitoring her for consistent weight gains and feedings over the next few days before she is released.

Please keep this little guy in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow.
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    He will def be in a lot of prayers tomorrow! please update blog when he is out! how long are they expecting recovery to be?

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  2. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Will be praying for precious Drake and for Mommy and Daddy. Surely, Brian will get to come? Will also pray for the doctors. God is still in the miracle business and I pray for a miracle healing for little Drake.

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  3. UnknownOctober 30, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Praying the doctors do great work on the surgery and it goes great! God has already taken care of this and knows Drake will come out feeling much better afterwards :)

    Go Drake! Kick that surgery's butt! You can do it! :)

    Keep up the great work Kennedy! Just a few more days, and you are out into the great big world that you will get to explore over time :)

    Brian and Annie, these two are on the home stretch, soon you can all be home as a FAMILY :)

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  4. UnknownOctober 30, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Such a sweet face! He is ready to come home, mom! We will all be praying for little Drake tomorrow and will anxiously await your good news! Love you all!

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  5. Rebecca RussellOctober 30, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    That is one cute picture of Drake!! Mother and I will pray for that little guy. I was going through some files the other day, and once again I came across that Bible verse that talks about God being able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we think or ask. I can't tell you the number of times this verse has come up in a sermon, devotion, from someone else, etc. since the twins were born. That's what I'll pray and continue to pray for baby Drake and the Gilstrap family. We'll pray this will be just the thing to help him feel better and start gulping down his milk without that aggravating reflux that sweet little guy has been enduring. We'll also be praying for extra strength and peace for Mommy and Daddy during that surgery time. Prayers for good sleep for all of you tonight.

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  6. arttmomOctober 31, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    You may rely on my prayers today for precious Drake.I will be eager to read any updates tonight.

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  7. Yvonne and SydOctober 31, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    We will be praying for sweet baby Drake today as he goes through his surgery. Syd knows all to well about surgery and she's sending up prayers for him too. We know he's a fighter and will come through this fine!

    Love you guys -

    Yvonne and Syd

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  8. LauraOctober 31, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    One of my twins had the same problems and had the fundo and gtube placed. It's a very common procedure. Drake has already shown that he is a fighter, so he will do great! And, hopefully that means he will get to come home soon too! Best of luck today, my prayers are with your family.

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  9. JillOctober 31, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I am praying today for Drake's comfort while he can't eat this morning and for the surgery to go perfectly. Drake has already proven he is a tough little guy, so today will be another chance for him to show his stuff and make another touchdown!

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  10. Sheron SchoonOctober 31, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Go get'm Drake !!! Another battle you can win !! Praying that all goes well for baby Drake and praying for strength and peace for mom and dad. Love ya !!

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  11. Natalie DowningOctober 31, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Sweet tough Drake, I am thinking about you today! God has you surround with angels--seen and unseen. His hands and mind are guiding the doctors. I can't wait for you to be comfortable once this is over.

    Mommy and Daddy...you hang in there! Today will be smooth and be another step closer to home. I am praying for all of you.

    I just love their halloween costumes. They are such precious babies.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 31, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I am praying!
    Love to you all...
    Amanda Sparr

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  13. Wendy MoodyOctober 31, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Its almost that time. Lifting up prayers for you all that this be a smooth operation. I know Drake will come through it like a champ. I pray you feel peace through it all!

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  14. SevenAcresCampgroundOctober 31, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Am praying for your babes and sending the angels!!

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