The babies got to hang out together again today. I'm not sure if they really notice each other yet, but they certainly seemed to be sleeping well next to each other. (In the picture, James is the one with his hat half-way on.) Mattie is back in his own bed tonight, because James has to get a couple of pre-surgery sponge baths to reduce the risk of infection.Jamesie got another blood transfusion today, so he's nice and pink and presumably in good shape for surgery tomorrow. The surgeon who will be operating on him is the head of pediatric surgery, and one of his specialities is GI disease -- so James will be in extra-good hands. (We've met him before on rounds, and we like him a lot.)
Like last time, James is scheduled for mid-morning. They estimate that the surgery will take an hour or two. But it's not uncommon for things to run late, so don't worry if we don't update until afternoon or evening.
7 comments:
We'll be thinking of you today. I hope all goes smoothly and on schedule.
Janas
I have this great image of the surgeon like a mechanic, saying, "Oh, well, there's your problem!" Here's hoping this is the last big hurdle for James and that he'll soon be headed for home like his brother.
Our prayers are with you today! Hopefully this is the last surgery you'll have to deal with.
Kim and Jon
James, as well as your whole family, will be in my prayers today!
Mary Beth
As always, we are believing in only good reports!!! Our thoughts are with you today!
Blessings and love
Ann
You are all in my prayers. Here's hoping for a successful surgery and no more bumps in the road!
Love,
Colleen
Keeping you and James in our thoughts today...
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