SMALL POST SURGERY UPDATE

I could sum up this update easily - my son is incredibly awesome and amazing. That's all you really need to know. The end and good night.

It's 1:30AM. We're in the PICU and I'm typing on the tiny keyboard that goes to my iPad. I'm doing my best that's all I can say. We were supposed to be at the hospital yesterday by noon. We got here at 12:01. Admitting was a breeze. Once we got up to the TCC it was nonstop from then. By the time we got him out of his wheelchair and settled in a bit, it was time to go for his PICC. There had been much debate on whether or not or why he needed a PICC if he has a port. We finally got the answer. Colby's port if pretty much in the middle of his chest. Surgery of course was taking place with Colby face down, spine up, and they wouldn't be able to get to the port. So there you have it. No way around  it, Ortho said he absolutely needed a PICC. It was a nightmare, as I knew it would be. Took 2.5 hours and 3 attempts. They finally ended up putting it in his leg. I had them give him some versed before we went down. I asked for some too, they wouldn't do it haha. He fell asleep during the procedure! Who does that? The rest of the night consisted of giving Colby another special soap bath and trying to get some rest.

So there's yesterday's update. And honestly, I'm too tired to give today's. Surgery was on time today and everything went well. That's it in a nutshell. I'll give more details tomorrow after a little sleep. They just gave Colby his Valium so he's probably going to konk out in a few minutes. I should try to get some sleep, too.

Thank you to everyone who sent prayers and good vibes our way. It worked! Right now I couldn't be happier with how thing are going. Tomorrow (or today actually) could hold something different for Colby, but so far he's done well. Again, I must say, I sure do have an awesomely awesome sweet boy! More soon, sleepy time now.