Amber and I got up and spent a little bit of the early morning with Vivienne and our visiting family.
We went into the hospital and sat by Milo's bedside for a number of hours prior to the surgery talking and spending some quality time with him. The surgeon came to meet us for the first time at 12:30 with the same surgical nurse that had talked to us a number of times before. He really only chatted with us briefly because when he asked if we had any questions, there were none. His team had done a superb job of answering all of the questions and concerns that we had already had. It was also a little awkward. Here was the man whose skills, talents and hands were going to save my son's life. How do you talk to someone in that circumstance? What do you say?
Milo was taken back at 1:30. Amber and I joined her parents, Vivienne and my mom for some lunch in the cafeteria to try and relax a little. We spent the remainder of the time waiting in various lounges for the phone call.
Finally we received it! He did great and was being moved to the Pediatric ICU and Amber and I should wait in their parents lounge. We saw the surgeon again and were able to hear a little about how the procedure went; discuss long term issues (very minimal follow up chances); and have the opportunity to look him in the eye, shake his hand and say a heartfelt thank you.
Amber and I are currently at Milo's bedside. He has a lot of additional lines running to him but they should start to disappear over the next few days. We are thankful to everyone for helping us through this emotional and stressful period of our lives. Just knowing that even one thought was of him from someone outside of our immediate family has brought comfort and strength to ourselves and to him. Now the healing, recovery and learning how to be a newborn begin.
We went into the hospital and sat by Milo's bedside for a number of hours prior to the surgery talking and spending some quality time with him. The surgeon came to meet us for the first time at 12:30 with the same surgical nurse that had talked to us a number of times before. He really only chatted with us briefly because when he asked if we had any questions, there were none. His team had done a superb job of answering all of the questions and concerns that we had already had. It was also a little awkward. Here was the man whose skills, talents and hands were going to save my son's life. How do you talk to someone in that circumstance? What do you say?
Milo was taken back at 1:30. Amber and I joined her parents, Vivienne and my mom for some lunch in the cafeteria to try and relax a little. We spent the remainder of the time waiting in various lounges for the phone call.
Finally we received it! He did great and was being moved to the Pediatric ICU and Amber and I should wait in their parents lounge. We saw the surgeon again and were able to hear a little about how the procedure went; discuss long term issues (very minimal follow up chances); and have the opportunity to look him in the eye, shake his hand and say a heartfelt thank you.
Amber and I are currently at Milo's bedside. He has a lot of additional lines running to him but they should start to disappear over the next few days. We are thankful to everyone for helping us through this emotional and stressful period of our lives. Just knowing that even one thought was of him from someone outside of our immediate family has brought comfort and strength to ourselves and to him. Now the healing, recovery and learning how to be a newborn begin.
May God continue to watch over you, your son, and your family!
ReplyDeleteThe guys at work were asking about how your boy was doing. We're all thinking about you guys.
ReplyDeleteBrian showed me your blog today. I am so sorry to hear about all the stress the last 12 days have brought you. However I am so happy that things went well yesterday. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please tell Vivienne that she is already a great big sister! I wish we could send you some extra energy in a box, but hopefully soon you won't need it. Love, Denise
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