Preparing for Surgery

 

We haven't posted in a while but things have been very busy lately.  We have been out of town the last two weekends. With work, a holiday and doctor's appointments in between we are just trying to stay afloat.  Abigail will be having surgery this Monday so today we have the duty of preparing her for surgery by putting her on a clear diet. It will be a huge challenge. Twenty-four hours with no solid foods or formula for a nine month old is a ridiculous request.

Abigail has been doing really great lately.  She is learning to eat solids, babbling, and learning many new things.  It has been a joy to watch her learn and grow.  For these and many other reasons we are not looking forward to another surgery.  However, this surgery has been looming and the time is finally here.

Abigail has to have a surgery on her bottom and it is best done before she begins to potty train.  The surgery will be Monday morning at 9:00am and the same surgeon who has done two of her previous surgeries will be performing this one as well.  The surgery should last 2-3 hours and the recovery time will be hopefully only a few days in the hospital.

We hate that she has to have this right now but at the same time it needs to be done.  No time sounds great for having surgery.  We ask for your prayers as we try to make it to Monday.  Tomorrow we will admit her to the hospital and continue cleaning out her system.  We hope that everything goes well at nine on Monday and that Abby can recover swiftly.

Pictures from "Papaw" Bill Spurgin's 80th birthday, Thanksgiving and nine months old.