Well, the past few days have been very busy. School, work, and kids haven't left much time for thinking of interesting things to write about. School has been going well. Thanks to all the support I get at home, I was able to get a 97% on my last test! Nursing school has been such a blessing for me...although I miss being home...I don't miss being home ALL THE TIME. I feel like my mind is actually working and I'm finally awake again. The kids are doing really well and adjusting to their new schedule, so that also makes things a little easier.
Here is Calah hiding under her crib, which she does every single time I tell her I'm going to change her diaper. She runs full speed away laughing at me and waits for me to come find her (and drag her out).
Tonight Jacob has an appointment with his Urologist to go over the surgery he will have in the next couple months. When he was born, they didn't circumcise him because they thought he had what is called a Hypospadius. This is when the opening of the urethra isn't centered where it should be. So, as normal protocol, they don't circumcise these babies so that they can use the foreskin to repair the problem when they are older. At his last appointment, the doctor felt that he didn't actually have a Hypospadius, and so will just need to be circumcised. But, they still need to use general anesthesia for this procedure (which is always scary). AND...I truly hate the fact that you can't feed them anything for 12 hours! That is so mean! Especially when you can't explain it to them. Poor Jacob...although I think its safe to say he won't starve to death...
Recent picture of the girls...
2 comments:
oh boy do I ever know what you mean with G.A and children..the procedure is not so much as a risk as the fact that the little ones are being sedated like that. Poor guy.. It is hard on them..but hopefully you'll get an early am surgery (do you know anyone in that area? heehee) so that it'll be just the overnight drama. :(
Little guy!!
When is the ideal dates for surgery? Let me know if you'd like me to help with the girls somehow!
BTW-May I BUY your notes when you're done? You're a powerhouse at school!! GREAT JOB!!!
hey katie! hope your birthday was lots of fun. i will be praying for jacob! joe had surgery to remove a cyst from his ear when he was 1 - i, too, couldn't believe he wasn't allowed to eat. his surgery was scheduled for 9 am, but of course he didn't go in until after 1:00! He did fine that whole time with no food - happy as could be. Sometimes i do think it is harder on the parents. He did throw up after surgery, so be prepared for that (good thing he was holding a washable stuffed animal - i just went home wearing surgery scrubs!).
~denise
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