Surgery?

We got a call this morning (6:15am) that surgery was scheduled for 7:30am.  Matt & I got up, showered and dressed, called the grandparents, and headed out.  Then we get another call from the anesthesiologist that they were pushing it back to 8am because when they adjusted Annelise's ventilator (they had to, in order to support her lungs for the duration of the surgery), she wasn't doing as well.

Then....we get another call from the anesthesiologist saying that we are NOT having surgery this morning.  Her stats were not "optimal" and they couldn't get them back to optimal.  The doctors did not want to proceed this morning.  This is a good thing - the doctors are cautious about when they do the surgery and want her to be perfect going in so that she has an easier recovery afterwards. 

Meanwhile, we're at CHOP hanging out because if she does better today, they will do the surgery later.  We did get to speak with the actual surgeon, Dr. Flake, when the doctors were doing their rounds.  He said that her CO2 levels were not great when they adjusted the ventilator for surgery.  He said this is very common with CDH babies, and they will be making other adjustments to try to get her ready for surgery.

So surgery today, tomorrow....we are playing the waiting game.  I know Annelise is going to stabilize and get through her surgery with flying colors when the doctors decide she is ready for it.