Wednesday PM - 2:45 PM. Adam is out of surgery and is stable. There were no problems encountered and the doctor said everything went according to plan. The VSD was large but was sewn and patched. Based on the size of the VSD the doctor thinks that there was significant fluid in Adam's lungs, which should start to diminish. He also had an ASD (atrial septal defect) which was repaired. The pulmonary valve was extended with some of Adam's own tissue, but the doctor said that this by itself probably would not have required him to have surgery, at least at this time.

We get to see him in about an hour. He will likely have a lot of tubes and lines, but we're just happy, thankful, and relieved that he is through this part. It's been pins and needles for us, and we appreciate the thoughts and prayers that everyone has sent on Adam's behalf. The next few hours, then days, then weeks are going to be critical but we've cleared a major hurdle. Stay with us...