Update on Alena.... and the hospital...

So just after I posted this morning about today being the day it turns out that today is really not the day. I got a phone call from the hospital this morning saying that they had to cancel due to not having a bed available in the CVICU (cardio-vascular intensive care unit). They said that Dr. Hanley would still be able to do the surgery but that we would have to wait until Tuesday. The only good news in this is that she will be the first case on Tuesday, so there should be a room available. We talked to a social worker this morning as well who is going to make sure we are in a good number at the Ronald McDonald House as well. Supposedly the hospital is going to help us with accomodations but this extra four day stay is a unexpected expense and we are asking for any more help anyone can offer. We do have a Paypal link on the side of the page if you feel so inclined. Thank you so much for keeping Alena in your thoughts and minds throughout our ordeal and hopefully we will see Alena go in for surgery on Tuesday and come out surpassing all expectations (in a good way) that the doctors and surgeons have for her.


Mary