RollersInVegas

Today was Isaac's pre-op day. There were no surprises. They had to draw blood...which, getting blood from Isaac is a miracle in itself)...and after 2 tries and 2 heel pricks later...they were successful! He weighed in at a whopping 12lbs 9 ozs. I talked again with Dr. Hanley's PA and got a few more questions answered. She said that Isaac shouldn't need his next repair for 6 months (even though the window is 3-6 months). That would be a nice break! I didn't get to snap any pictures today because when we got back....we both took a nap and then Joe flew in this evening. Tomorrow our day will go as follows:
**No formula added to breast milk after 7:00am
**No breast milk after 9:00am
**No clear liquids (pedialite) after 11:00am.
**Meet at the hospital at 1:00pm
**Tenative surgery scheduled for 3:00pm (we are his second case...so, it could be a little sooner, a little later...and if his first case goes too long...we could get bumped all together)
We have plans to snuggle all morning...to give him a good scrub down (even behind those tiny little ears...and to take loads of pictures!)

Now...because I didn't have any pics of Isaac to share...I thought I'd share a funny story with you. (Joe will kill me..but, he doesn't read the blog everyday..so, it'll be too late!). Joe was packing a few things this morning to bring back for us. Like Isaac's feeding pump, a few more outfits, the mail, etc. Now, Isaac is getting a little diaper rash on his bum, and what works great for him is this stuff called "butt paste". So, being the sweet dad that Joe is...he asked if I wanted him to bring it...and I said YES...Thanks! Well, Joe is FLYING back to us today...and he is not checking a bag. So, he goes through security, and they search his bags...and hold up the BUTT PASTE and start waving it around and yelling to each other, "What is this Butt Paste??" Now...Joe is totally red I'm sure...and the airport is packed....and they are already looking at Joe because they are searching him and his bag and now he has to explain to everyone what butt paste is and why he is trying to carry it on! (I'm laughing so hard right now...I wish I could have been there!) So...your picture for today..is butt paste! (Don't try to fly with it..it's not allowed!)



I will carry my laptop and camera to the hospital tomorrow and post often...there's wireless...and I promise to keep you all updated!
Thanks for all the love and prayers you've sent our way! I can feel your hugs from here!