Tomorrow, Elisabeth will go in for surgery and we will say goodbye to her original shunt. It was placed the day after she was born - just a few days shy of four and a half years ago. And carefully - for four and a half years - it has drained cerebral spinal fluid from Elisabeth's brain down to her peritoneal cavity - essentially allowing her to live. Needless to say, we are extremely grateful for that little shunt and all it has done for our child.
Now, a few pictures of Elisabeth's first week of life - and her first week with the original shunt:
Just after shunt surgery - what an absolute chub she was! (9lbs 5 0z - at two weeks early!)
[September 25, 2007]
Her shunt sure was prominent on her head at the beginning - but now she has all those curls to cover it up.
Meeting her sisters for the first time:
The plan for today: Pack for Spokane.
For Elisabeth:
Formula
Meds
G-Tube supplies
Sock Monkeys
Binkies
For Me:
Comfy clothes
Camera
Kindle
Snacks
Tootles!
Now, a few pictures of Elisabeth's first week of life - and her first week with the original shunt:
Just after shunt surgery - what an absolute chub she was! (9lbs 5 0z - at two weeks early!)
[September 25, 2007]
Her shunt sure was prominent on her head at the beginning - but now she has all those curls to cover it up.
Meeting her sisters for the first time:
The plan for today: Pack for Spokane.
For Elisabeth:
Formula
Meds
G-Tube supplies
Sock Monkeys
Binkies
For Me:
Comfy clothes
Camera
Kindle
Snacks
Tootles!
