Update on Baby Cassandra!

[peggysue2]

Grand baby's surgery is over and one more tiny heart is pumping and thumping in near perfect rhythm. Though the next 48-72 hours will be important, the surgeon was very pleased with the result. Cassandra's vitals are all positive and strong; this little one is feisty, has been from day 1.

Anyway, thank you for all the prayers, blessings and good wishes. Means a lot. In fact, many of your replies had me welling up with emotion. I tend to be a cry baby.

Cassandra still has a journey ahead of her but she has just scrambled over a very tall obstacle. The rest of the road looks easy-peasy in comparison.

What a relief!

Thanks once again.

[Trailrider1951]

1. Thanks for the good news

I'm glad she's doing well, and the doctors are pleased. We will continue to hope for her speedy recovery!

[Tanuki]

2. Wonderful news! Thanks for sharing the happiness!

🌸😺🎉♥️🎠👶🦚🌺🐬💕🦋🐦🌷🏖🤸‍♀️🍀🌞

[Hekate]

3. Thanks so much for letting us know! ❤️

Continued best wishes

[malaise]

4. Great news

[livetohike]

5. Thanks for the great news. Holding positive thoughts

that she will continue to improve .

[Nevilledog]

6. Yay! Thank you so much for the update. I was thinking about the wee lass.

[leftyladyfrommo]

7. YES! GO LITTLE CASSANDRA!

[niyad]

8. That is SUCH good news, Peggy. Smiles and tears here. Continuing to send vibes for healing and

strength for Baby Cassandra. And continued vibes for strength and courage for you, her loving family.

[Bettie]

9. Good to hear she is doing well

hopefully, she will continue to improve!

[Spazito]

10. Awesome news!

It sounds like your grand baby is one heck of a fighter, she is going to go far in life with that spirit in her from day one!

[Leith]

11. Wonderful!

All the best to all of you.

[PatrickforO]

12. Lighting another candle.

And wishing a complete success to the surgery.

[llashram]

13. I am so glad

may her blessings be many...

[nolabear]

14. I'm so glad. Sending up all good thoughts for that little girl.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Midnight Writer]

15. Good to hear. Thanks for updating. I will be rooting for the wee lass.

[madashelltoo]

16. Continued blessings

Continued healing for baby girl. Thank God!

[democrank]

17. Oh, what a beautiful day!

Welcomed news about Baby Cassandra. Take good care~

[people]

18. Update on Baby Cassandra

Wonderful, wonderful news!

[Lonestarblue]

19. That's wonderful news!

Please keep us posted on Cassandra’s progress. She’s a DU baby now!

[RMVet]

46. Yes she is!

And there's a lot of love for her on this forum. I can feel it. I know others can too ❤.

[SheltieLover]

20. Yaaaaaay!

Ty, PeggySue! 💗💗💗

[Fla Dem]

21. Wonderful news! I'm sure with all the love surrounding Cassandra, she will overcome all obstacles.

Here's a big virtual hug going out to little Cassandra.

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[Illumination]

37. Awwww....very sweet!...

[tblue37]

22. Oh, thank goodness! I was rooting for her as hard as I could. Thanks for the update. nt

[rurallib]

23. Been thinking about you all day - thanks for the update.

[MLAA]

24. Whew, 💖

[Karadeniz]

25. Super news...dodged that bullet...good going, Cassandra!!!❤❤❤

[Efilroft Sul]

26. Woo-hoo, three cheers to the docs and one tough baby!

[hamsterjill]

27. Awesome! We all needed some "good" right now.

Thanks for the update. Go, baby, go!!!!

[Dem2theMax]

28. This is the first thing I've read on DU today.

And it's the best news possible! Huge smile on my face and happiness in my heart!

I said a lot of prayers, and they will continue. Please keep us updated and let us know when that miracle baby gets to go home with Mom and Dad!

Hugs to all of you!

Yay for Cassandra!

[peggysue2]

29. Thanks everyone for the continued support

As you can well imagine, this outcome is a huge relief. I've contacted the various prayer groups working in Cassandra's behalf, many of whom were waiting on pins and needles for the results. People started calling and texting this morning around 9am; it's been a whirlwind of anxiety and anticipation.

But then, there's the happy, happy result! Everything we could have hoped for this little bit's survival and future life.

I told my son that when Cassandra is old enough to understand, he needs to press the idea that after her rough start there isn't anything she cannot do, cannot conquer.

Looking forward to see who she becomes. Looking forward to that glass of wine I deserve, too.

[Illumination]

34. Maybe become President? We sure could use a good one...

[stillcool]

58. Yeah!!! Party time!

I am so flipping happy for you, and yours. Have a sip for me...

[electric_blue68]

30. Wonderful! Another round of *****healing vibes*****

to keep her on a healthy path. 🙂

[barbtries]

31. I'm so happy to hear it.

I started to say yesterday that i had a good feeling about this, but then superstition or something made me delete my words. may they have her at home asap and enjoy a long life with a healthy girl!

[Illumination]

32. You must feel a huge sense of relief peggysue2! Would love to hear another update in

72 hours! Sending healing prayers for you & yours...

[intheozone]

33. So happy for you and your family. She does sound like a fighter!

Best wishes for a long, healthy life for her.

[crickets]

35. Wonderful! So glad to hear the good news.

Way to go, Baby Cassandra! 💖

[redwitch]

36. So glad!

Come on baby girl!

[dlk]

38. Thank you for sharing this wonderful news!

Please keep us updated with her progress.

[lillypaddle]

39. Thank God!

[LisaM]

40. Thank you for letting us know.

It's easy to say - from a virtual distance - that these surgeries are common and have a good success rate, but it's very different when it's your family and your experience. I hope she lives a long and healthy life after this.

[Demsrule86]

41. Thank God. More prayers for the little fighter!

[sarge43]

42. Great news. Most welcome

Keeping Baby Cassandra and all who love in my thoughts.

She is going to be fine, Nan. I know you can't wait to spoil her.

[H2O Man]

43. Very good news!

Recommended.

Crying can be a Good Thing.

[gademocrat7]

44. Thank you for the update,peggysue2!

Great news. Will continue to keep Baby Casandra, you and her parents in my prayers. Take care.

[murielm99]

45. Yay!

[LymphocyteLover]

47. Awesome-- thank those wonderful doctors and the amazing spirit of newborns

[GeoWilliam750]

48. Thanks for the wonderful news!

[LiberalBrooke]

49. Wow! Nice positive news.

[TygrBright]

50. Thank you for letting us know!

[Tess49]

51. Wonderful news! I woke up this morning thinking about her!

[MoonRiver]

52. So happy to read this!

Baby Cassandra, you go girl!!!

[drray23]

53. great news !

i am always amazed at how skilled surgeons are at being able to operate on the heart of a tiny baby and correct congenital defects. Hopefully your granddaughter is out of the woods and has a bright future ahead of her.

[wryter2000]

54. You must share pictures as she grows

Looking forward to them

[Dem_in_Nebr.]

55. Happy days!

I will keep your family in my heart.

[dawn5651]

56. yayyy baby cassandra the miracle baby is gonna be one strong little girl and woman....so glad to

read this peggysue2

[Freedomofspeech]

57. Wonderful news!

So happy for Baby Cassandra and family!

[bluestarone]

59. GREAT news! TY!

[TomSlick]

60. Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Thanks be to God in the highest.

[warmfeet]

61. Very good news.

Keep it going baby Cassandra! The struggle is worth it.

[spanone]

62. ⭐️⭐️⭐️K&R ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Totally Tunsie]

63. That's such wonderful news!

May you enjoy dancing at her wedding when the time comes!

[sprinkleeninow]

64. 💖

[Meowmee]

65. Fantastic news😻

[FailureToCommunicate]

66. I am so glad my note for you not to worry has come true. I can now tell the

rest of the backstory:

When doctors told us our premie son, still in the NICU, had that heart problem, I had to sit down. I had an older sister that never lived beyond a few months old due to that heart condition. That was back in the 1950's.

The doctor looked at my ashen face, and hurriedly added, "Oh this operation is routine now"

I am happy for you, that it all went well for little Cassie.

[Cha]

67. Really Good to hear, Peggysue!

[wendyb-NC]

68. That's so good to hear.

Thank you, peggysue2, for the grateful, heartening update. Let us know how things are going, from time to time. Will continue to send prayers for baby Cassandra, her mom and dad and of course you.

[MustLoveBeagles]

69. Congratulations to Cassandra

That must be a huge weight off your shoulders. Sending you a virtual hug.

[Heartstrings]

70. Good news is always welcome, peggysue2!

[sheshe2]

71. Love to your sweet baby grandaughter, peggysue.

[Demonaut]

72. ,

[NoRoadUntravelled]

73. That's wonderful news!

[diverdownjt]

74. well bless her heart ...literally...

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

75. Rest assured, the prayers will continue. n/t

[blogslut]

76. Yay!

I'm so glad your little fighter is on the mend!