Successful Surgery

Declan went to the hospital at 6:30am for a scheduled hydrocele and inguinal hernia repair.  He was born with this and diagnosed at a well check-up at two months old, and confirmed with a pediatric urologist at six months.  It wasn't the best thing to be dreading two days after Christmas but our little guy is already showing signs of being back to his normal self just a few hours later.

The pre-op check ins took about an hour and then he was back for the prep and procedure (and out of my arms) for another hour.  After that the doctor called us back and let us know everything went perfectly and they drained the fluid and repaired the hernia.  About 15 minutes later we were able to go to the recovery area and I was able to hold and nurse my sweet boy.  What an awesome moment!  He was pretty sleepy and took a nap all snuggled in my arms.  Then we had to get discharge instructions and have his IV removed and we were free to leave.  He has taken two good naps since being home but has also had some playtimes and happy moments.  He has "model airplane glue" as the doctor called it, with steri strips on top, and the stitches are under the skin and will dissolve on their own.  The discharge instructions are pretty basic and so far everything has gone smoothly.  We are just glad its over and glad to be home with our little guy!!!

Waiting with Daddy and playing with the new toy the nurse gave him

Sitting with Mama - he was getting pretty tired from all the waiting

Trying out the big boy bed and pillow in his size "small" super huge hospital jammies

Sleeping boy in recovery (the wrap on his forearm is covering the IV)

So sleepy with Daddy

3pm - smiles and laughs!