Getting ready

It's been a tough day, and I am sure the next few will be even worse. I called the hospital this morning to see what time we needed to be there and they said 8am. I think that's when it finally hit us. I cried. Her Daddy cried. She was sitting on her Daddy's lap just looking at us.



Our sadness must have rubbed off on her because next thing you know, she threw her little bottom lip out in this sad little pout



Ugh. Let's just say many more tears were shed. But soon after, Grandma Jean came over and cheered us all up. Daddy and I went to Babies R Us and bought her some super special, snuggly warm pjs for the hospital (it's freezing in there). I was careful to get some that they will hopefully let her wear. They don't have feet and have snaps so leads and IVs and wires and such can come out between the snaps. I think I'm just about done packing her bag. Favorite toy. Check. Favorite blanket. Check. Butt paste. Check. Favorite puppet. Check. PJs. Check. Zantac. Check. Bottle. Check. Paci. Check. Awesome post-surgery gift from her friend Luke. Check. Camera. Check. Computer. Check. Formula for when she can eat again...5 days or so from now. Check. Burp cloth and bib. Check. Hat and socks. Check.

Come to think of it, I am probably bringing way more than she will need, but I want to keep things as familiar as I possibly can for her, ya know? I just hope I am not forgetting anything. Well, that's all for now I suppose. Not sure what the internet access is like, but I will do my best to update as often as I can. I have to say a huge "thank you" to you all, for keeping our little Abby in your prayers. We know she will get through this with flying colors, just as she has before.