Today was Caleb’s surgery.
I realized this morning that I had NO popsicles in the house. I had NO jello made. I meant to do all of that last night so it would be ready for him this morning. I did wind up making the jello this morning and we put it in the freezer in order for it to firm up. It was ready at 11am – 15 minutes before he couldn’t have anything more to eat or drink. He ate about 1/4 of it and he was fine with that.
He had his bath at noon, and we were out the door at 12:30. Got out the door on time, and when I was about 5 minutes from home, realized that I had forgotten my purse, so I had to turn around and go get it. It wouldn’t have been a big deal, but CMH requires that everyone be checked in and show an ID.
We got there at 1:05, checked in, and we were taken back at 1:20 on the nose. I have never been in a hospital/doctor’s setting where they are on time! Just as we were called back, our pastor, Brian Phipps, came in and sat with Jordan while I was taking Caleb to get prepped.
After vitals, we went back to his holding room, and he was talked to by a child life technician where she talked about what he was going to see during his time at the hospital.
He got to choose his sleepy air flavor (he chose Bubble Gum), and he was able to see what the operating room was going to look like (through pictures).
Also during this time, he got to meet his Anesthetist. His name was Dr. Peters, and he was super nice. Caleb was a little cautious, but he opened up a little bit with him. Jordan texted me and asked how long I was going to be and if I was doing ok. He asked if I wanted Brian to pray with me and Caleb and I said yes.
So, Caleb and I got up and we got Pastor Brian and Jordan and showed them to the room. Brian talked to Caleb a little bit, then the operating nurse came in to talk with Caleb, then Dr. Murphy his surgeon came in and talked to him. After he left, the nurse said that they were about ready to take them back, and I asked her if we could say a quick prayer. So, Brian, Jordan, Caleb and I prayed before they took him back.
Caleb gave us hugs and kisses, then he walked to the operating room. We went to the waiting room, and I saw that my friend from church was there. Brian left at that point, and Maria stayed through most of his surgery time. She left about 3:30, and they came and told us they were through at 4:15. Dr. Murphy told us he did great, everything went well, his meatotomy was doing great. He gave us what we should expect over the course of the next week.
After he left, we went down to the cafe to eat. We didn’t want to eat in front of Caleb, and we were STARVED. We were on our way up at 4:30 when the nurse was coming down to tell us that Caleb was ready to see us.
I was so glad that we were able to see him earlier than they predicted. He was out of it.
He looked awful there for awhile. He was pale, pale, pale and his heart rate was increased. He wanted to lay on mommy’s lap, so they got him up and we snuggled in the rocking chair. I loved it. We sat that way for a good 20 minutes. We thought at one point he was going to get sick, but he never did.
Jordan helped me get him dressed, we got him in the wagon and rolled him out the door and into the car.
On the drive home, he started to look rather green again, but he fell asleep in the car and rested a bit.
During that time, I called my mom and let her know how he did. I knew they were going to the park with Zoe, so since he was asleep, I thought I would drop by so they could see him and kiss him while he was sleeping. The moment I put my gear into park, the locks unlocked and he shot awake. My mom came over, kissed him, talked to him, and we were gone in 5 minutes time.
Now, we’re laying in our room, watching TV and just snuggling, or as best as I can while I’m blogging.
He’s doing well, and I’m glad for that.
Now, to make him some dinner and hopefully, he doesn’t bring it back up.






