[tri-med] Re: heart surgery-Jessica

Thanks so much for sharing Maia's story with us again, Jessica.  Don't 
ever let us forget her marvelous life, and the fight she gave for it!  
It's good to hear your voice.
Loren (wife to Kraig, mom to Keren, T18, two years old TODAY!!! :) )
Southeast Michigan
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On Monday, September 27, 2004, at 07:46 PM, scott verrelli wrote:

> I know we wouldn't have done it differently although I wish with my 
> whole heart the outcome would have been different.  The feelings I 
> have now are so much better than the feelings I would have had if I 
> just let her go without any intervention.  WE have to give our babies 
> a chance especially if the intervention they need would not be 
> questioned if the docs were dealing with a "normal" baby.  The cardio 
> that did help us did tell me as we were deciding that I was only 
> talking to parents who had good outcomes from surgery and that I 
> should find parents whose babies didn't make it because maybe they 
> regretted their decision.  I can tell you I do not!  I gave my baby 
> girl all that I could and then I gave her to God where she belongs!
>
> I hope this helps - I fought for four weeks with docs to get her the 
> surgery.  If you need anything please let me know.  I've heard all the 
> excuses from the docs!  Good luck Tyler I will be thinking of you!
> Jessica
>
>


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