no go.

:( It was a no go. They decided the liver couldn't be split. I am assuming that what happened is that the liver was smaller than they expected it to be once they saw it in person. (remember they were going to split it between Gavin and another child waiting on the list). So I think they decided to give the entire liver to the other child.

I *knew* this was a possibility going in, heck, even a probability...but nothing could have prepared me for this overwhelming, complete feeling of despair. Its like, for 8 straight hours you are on this incredible adrenaline high, and then you crash really, really, REALLY BAD. I feel like I want to curl up and just sleep for a really long time. I am so tired.

At least they only had done the blood draws by the time the doc called, so Gavin didn't actually have to be prepped for surgery or put under, or anything really invasive (they were just about to get the urine sample when he called- which is not a fun procedure!) And I guess it is nice to know that they ARE thinking about him and at least offered something to him.

We ended up flying here, and since we already had reservations nearby at a hotel for tonight we've decided to just stay tonight and fly home in the morning. I'm just really sad...it was going to be such a nice day with the wedding and all and spending all day with the kids and family. Thanks for all the prayers...hopefully next time we'll make it all the way through.