Day #4 in Hospital

 Surgery is scheduled for Thursday! That is much later than we wanted it, but it feels so good to have a date and not be sitting in the indefinite. Today was the start of surgery prep as the doctor came in and explained the surgery, the risks, and had us sign consent papers. Ick. Personally, I am just now starting to feel the gratitude that they caught this because mostly I just feel consumed with the anger that this is happening and we are stuck here. I know I am so glad that this was caught. I am just starting to process the severity of his injury and the fact that my kid is going to have spinal surgery (like right around the brain).

    We are holding up ok. We have family coming to be with us and some friends who have visited and brought distraction, food, hugs, and comfort. We are, again, astounded and grateful for the support we have received from our community. Whether it be money, food, visits, prayers, house chores, etc. we are able to focus on caring for ourselves and Leo without worrying about the other responsibilities in our lives because y'all have taken those up for us. 

    Staying at the Bowman's house at night offers sweet respite. On Saturday night we were both able to stay there and my parents stayed with Leo. Moving forward we will probably take turns. Brad is there tonight. I will go tomorrow night. I went over this afternoon to get some hours of sleep. We are going our best to care for ourselves so that we can function at our best in the circumstance. Brad and I are trying to be intentional with each other; supporting, encouraging, clear communication. You know, the good stuff. 

    Prayers appreciated for the nights. We are in a shared room. Our neighbors could be bad neighbors and they're not. This is just not an ideal situation for either of us. Leo can be awakened by small noises so having a newborn, her parents, me, Leo, and a nurse coming in and out for two patients is not fun. A huge praise is that last night we were able to have the room to ourselves the whole time and Leo slept for TEN HOURS. That's unheard of. We are so grateful that he was able to rest that much. Also, please pray that he can poop. I can't do my normal routine for managing his digestion. Not pooping well means more pukes and teeth grinding and muscle tightness and fidgeting. We would like to be without as much of that as possible what with a spinal collar on and all. 

    Anyways, Leo is currently asleep. I'm trying to prepare myself to get up as much as I need to. But I'm going to lay down. Thanks for caring what's going on with us! Happy Tuesday.