From the Waiting Room 3

Just got our update from Dr. C. (Not K. - oops!) Anyway, overall everything went well. Our little lion is full of surprises. His Eustachian tube doesn't work, because of the cleft in his soft palate, so his new tubes will function as a Eustachian. Hopefully no more fluid in his ears, and the ability to hear us clearly!! He also has a tiny, tiny ear canal in his left ear. The tube that he used in that ear will last for maybe 6-12 months. Prayer request: that it will last until it's time to correct Judah's palate so he can have new tubes and the repair in one shot (around Judah's 1st birthday). Also, it appeared that Judah may be at the very beginning of an ear infection in that ear. He cultured it and that will come back Thursday. We'll have a follow-up with Dr. C. in a couple weeks.

Now we just finished up with Judah's surgical nurse. She said he's in recovery and doing well so far. 30-45 minutes and he'll be in my arms. I can't wait! Seriously, I'm dying here. I have butterflies. I'm just so excited to see him! What a relief to know that it's over and he's done well. Thank You, Jesus!!!

Dr. B. let us know during his update that as long as Judah is handling clear liquids well he should be able to go home tomorrow. He'll come see Judah in the morning. Clear liquids for about 24 hours and then back to Mommy's special Judah-only brew:)

I'm very thankful for this amazing hospital and the staff to match. They are really incredible, and again I thank Jesus for putting us here in the heart of Omaha. And of course I thank Him for Judah...always.

Let the countdown to that first wonderful face-to-face begin!!