Prep and Prayer

Saturday 10/11 & Sunday 10/12:

We snuggled Titus as much as possible and prayed that he stay strong for surgery Monday. We had a couple visitors; Jake's sister, dad, mom, my mom, and a good friend from our church, along with his daughter. It was so nice to have everyone's support and well wishes!

We were surprised to get moved out of NICU and up to CICU on Sunday morning. We were excited to get there but it was also a bit stressful since we had gotten used to the NICU and the staff over the last several days; and they were used to us by now too! Even though it was another adjustment period for us, it was great that the staff got the opportunity to know Titus before his surgery...they often get babies last minute and then see them at their worst. Additionally, the CICU nursing staff here is top notch...I feel way more comfortable leaving for a bit to shower, eat, etc.

The nurses explained what we can expect tomorrow; he will have labs first thing in the morning and will receive two chloro-hexadine baths before surgery. They will let us snuggle one last time and then he will head to get prepped for the OR. Once we get to the double doors, we say our goodbyes and then will see him 5-6 hours later so long as everything goes well. Other than prayer, I am not sure how a parent prepares themselves for this time...

We received an abundance of calls and emails today, We cannot express how meaningful all the prayers are to us...to those who have prayed for us and also with us over the phone, we are forever grateful. We were able to catch up on some sleep thanks to the peace those prayers delivered us.... We are still WAY short in the sleep department, only leaving Ty's room for a handful of hours each day total but we also know that between a newborn and toddler, we are going to be dead tired in the coming weeks once we return home anyway!

Tomorrow is the big day Titus, get your rest!!!

Can you guys turn these machines off? 

I sure am going to miss his warm body snuggles for a few days....

Surgery?! Tomorrow?!