take two (John Paul's surgery) {updated: surgery pushed to thursday}

Last month we spent an emotionally draining week in and out of the hospital and the end result was no surgery for John Paul.  Oh, it was so disappointing, and so hard.  So so hard.

Now, we're ready for take two.  Hoping for a better outcome.  John Paul is officially on the list for this week and it's highly likely that his surgery will be Wednesday.  Tomorrow (Tuesday) morning John Paul and I are moving in to bed 34 in the cleft ward, right next door to our old room.

This morning Matt took both John Paul and Isaac down to the hospital to get us registered.   And then to the international clinic to remove Isaac's stitches.

in the lobby of the cleft surgery inpatient rooms

Tonight they both got haircuts, baths, and a picture by the tree.

It's good to have a brother. 

 

The next few days are going to be crazy, and I was grateful to soak up a little time with Julianna before bed.  (She had just fallen and earned herself a terrible bloody nose, so she was a little extra cuddly herself!)