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| Getting a Tan! |
Later in the day, he got to spend some more quality time with Mommy and Daddy, as well as meeting his Uncle Dave for the first time. Nana and Pops were there to see him again as well.
In the middle of the day, we found out that Jacob is going in for surgery tomorrow. It was looking like Tuesday, but due to some changes (nothing bad for Jacob), his surgery was pulled ahead. The surgeon spent some time with Angie and I and reviewed many of the statistics for what to expect and walked us through the surgical procedure itself. The procedure, called the Norwood, will take approximately 6 hours or so. Jacob will head down for surgery around 7-7:30 tomorrow morning, with surgery starting around 8:30. This procedure is the riskiest of the 3 surgeries that Jacob will be receiving, so we'll definitely be needing everyone's thoughts and prayers!
We were able to get Jacob baptized this afternoon as well. The hospital even provided a gown for him! He was very cute (as always) dressed up in his gown for the baptism and did well while Mom held him.
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| Jacob in his Baptism gown |
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| Jacob being baptized |
Dad (me) got to hold him tonight and feed him for the last time for a little while (he won't be able to feed until at least several days after the surgery). Feeding can be a big issue for these little guys after surgery, so we are grateful to get every feeding that we can so that he'll have the process ingrained in his memory come time to do it again.
It is really tough to see him now, as a seemingly healthy little newborn, knowing that he is going into a major surgery tomorrow. But the reality of it is that without it, he couldn't survive and the sooner he gets it done, the sooner we can take him home!
Please keep Jacob in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow. The first 48 hours after the surgery are critical, so please keep them coming! I'll be sure to post an update soon!
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