This morning Jacob worked on painting a big banner for Tyler to see when he comes home tomorrow. It took him more than an hour probably to paint all this.
What a sweet brother. He has been worried about Tyler.
My sweet friend Marla brought the most delicious dinner. And gave me a big tight hug just like Mom Freeman gives. We are getting taken care of really well by sweet friends in our ward.
After dinner we packed up and headed to the hospital to see Tyler. I was dying to see him all day, especially this afternoon when he was crying and in pain and sad. This afternoon has been a hard one for me for that reason. Jacob took off running when he saw Tyler and Brian come through the doors (they wouldn't let kids on the pediatrics floor, but they were so nice to let Tyler come and see us in the waiting room for a little while).
Seeing him tonight broke my heart. His face and arms and legs were so swollen. He was in some pain--though he would never admit it. As soon as he saw me he cried. Still wanted Daddy to stay the night with him--he is a Daddy's boy--but he was so happy to see his Mommy. And I was so very happy to see him!
Walking around in his cute little hospital gown--that would not stay on his hips no matter how many times we rolled them down and sinched them up.
A sidenote--a few weeks ago during his anesthesiology rotation, Brian got to see a shunt replacement surgery (the same surgery as Tyler's) from start to finish. It was on an adult, but the process is basically the same. Really interesting to hear in more detail how they do it all.
Tyler with his feeding tubing, IV, heart leads and O2 sat monitor. Is that not the cutest little boy. He told me when I talked to him just before surgery, "I am being very brave!" And he is and always has been. Didn't even cry when they put in his IV (though that is not typical for him)--the nurse did an excellent job. Plus I think he tries to be tougher with his Dad than when he's with me, which is so so cute.
We loved hanging out as a family, even if it was in a room in the hospital. We'll take what we can get. Can't wait to have Tyler home with us hopefully tomorrow!
The incision site. Looks much better than last time. Tyler's regular neurosurgeon did the operation this time. We really like him, he does a great job and takes good care of Tyler.
Jacob came home and drew some more hearts to add to his poster.
And at Aldi's Jacob picked out two treats for Tyler. Wrapped them himself and put them under the table.
This morning Jacob worked on painting a big banner for Tyler to see when he comes home tomorrow. It took him more than an hour probably to paint all this.
What a sweet brother. He has been worried about Tyler.
My sweet friend Marla brought the most delicious dinner. And gave me a big tight hug just like Mom Freeman gives. We are getting taken care of really well by sweet friends in our ward.
After dinner we packed up and headed to the hospital to see Tyler. I was dying to see him all day, especially this afternoon when he was crying and in pain and sad. This afternoon has been a hard one for me for that reason. Jacob took off running when he saw Tyler and Brian come through the doors (they wouldn't let kids on the pediatrics floor, but they were so nice to let Tyler come and see us in the waiting room for a little while). 
Seeing him tonight broke my heart. His face and arms and legs were so swollen. He was in some pain--though he would never admit it. As soon as he saw me he cried. Still wanted Daddy to stay the night with him--he is a Daddy's boy--but he was so happy to see his Mommy. And I was so very happy to see him!
Walking around in his cute little hospital gown--that would not stay on his hips no matter how many times we rolled them down and sinched them up.
A sidenote--a few weeks ago during his anesthesiology rotation, Brian got to see a shunt replacement surgery (the same surgery as Tyler's) from start to finish. It was on an adult, but the process is basically the same. Really interesting to hear in more detail how they do it all.
Tyler with his feeding tubing, IV, heart leads and O2 sat monitor. Is that not the cutest little boy. He told me when I talked to him just before surgery, "I am being very brave!" And he is and always has been. Didn't even cry when they put in his IV (though that is not typical for him)--the nurse did an excellent job. Plus I think he tries to be tougher with his Dad than when he's with me, which is so so cute.
We loved hanging out as a family, even if it was in a room in the hospital. We'll take what we can get. Can't wait to have Tyler home with us hopefully tomorrow!
The incision site. Looks much better than last time. Tyler's regular neurosurgeon did the operation this time. We really like him, he does a great job and takes good care of Tyler.
Jacob came home and drew some more hearts to add to his poster.
And at Aldi's Jacob picked out two treats for Tyler. Wrapped them himself and put them under the table.
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Jacob is such a sweet older brother! Poor little tyler--good thing he's a tough kid! Glad things are going well!!
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