So Gage is doing pretty good. He had a small procedure today where the surgeon just kinda wrapped his dressing a little tighter to put a little more in. The surgeries get harder and harder on his little body as he tries to accommodate and make room for more of his guts being inside. Every surgery puts more pressure on his little lungs and heart, so sometimes it’s especially hard for his body to recover. But he is making progress! I would say his guts are about half as small as they were to start with! So keep praying that things will go smoothly and he will continue to do well! Trev and I keep saying he takes two steps forward and one step back because it seems like with each surgery or reduction he has some small set back, whether it be his heart rate is too high, there’s too much stress on his lungs, or now he has a hernia he will have to have surgery on in a few months. But he is a strong little guy and just keeps working through his new little problems! The surgeon said maybe by early next week they will put everything in and close up his belly!
As for Trev and I, we are doing good. Some days are harder than others. You can usually tell which days Gage had surgery because by the end of the day, I have usually cried off all my makeup. It’s hard seeing his tiny body go through so much. And it’s hard because there’s nothing I can do about it! I can’t hold him or feed him or anything my motherly instinct tells me to do. I can just stroke his little head and talk to him. That’s it. We’re staying at the Marriott right next to the hospital. The hospital has a deal with the hotel and they are giving us an UNBELIEVABLE deal! The hospital also provides nursing NICU mothers (and fathers!) meals while they are here. We are so grateful we are able to utilize such great resources!!! It’s amazing how much support we receive from our families, friends, and others! We are truly blessed! Thank you all for your love, support, and prayers! We love you!!!
