Surgery Date set
We went to the Urologist today. They checked on Nolan’s growth and general health and approved him for surgery. They first offered us the date March 3rd: too soon, too soon we said! Actually, the main reason we wanted a later date was our trip to Alabama: Ronan needs to be able to concentrate on making work and with the recovery period being around ten days it was just too close to our departure date. (Though I wouldn’t know I can’t imagine it is any fun to travel with a catheterized toddler).
So March 31st is the official date, we won’t know the time until the Friday before. The surgery is only around 2.5 hours and as long as things go well he will come home that evening. The surgeon is hoping to accomplish everything with one surgery though the severity of his hypospadia might mean it will take two surgeries; The Dr. seemed confident he could get everything in one go but said he “didn’t promise anything”.
It is good to have a date set so there is an end in sight. However, I don’t look forward to it, except the part where they come find us in the waiting room and say everything went well and we get to take him home. Just being in the hospital triggers memories/emotions for me so I will be a bit of a mess on the 31st. Probably on the 30th too… Knowing you are out there thinking of him will once again be a source of comfort for all of us.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Dear Nolan,
We’ll be thinking about you on the day of your surgery. Hope they are able to successfully accomplish everything in one shot. We agree that being at the hospital brings back tough memories, but they got us all this far and I think they will see us through on the lingering issues.
Regards, Nicole, Ed, Julia and Ronan
Monday, March 3, 2008 at 6:05 pm
He is so strong Kara, I’m sure it will go well. Will be thinking of you all and sending Much, Much Love! Always!
Love, me
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 5:25 am
More surgery? More milkshakes! For everyone this time…
Monday, March 24, 2008 at 3:31 pm
More milkshakes, more smoothies, and perhaps more guacamole (?!)
Monday, March 24, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Hey guys - just wanted to send a little love your way and let you know i’ll be thinking of you this next week especially. xxxoox erin
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Much love! xo